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CHARTER  AND  ORDINANCES 


OF  THE 


CITY  OF  FRESNO 

CALIFORNIA 


ISSUED  UNDER  CHARTER  PROVISIONS 

BY  AUTHORITY  OF 

THE  BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES 


EDITED  BY 
G.  L.  AYNESWORTH 
and  S.  L.  STROTHER 


APRIL  30th,  1911 


'.  •  • .  • 


Editorial  Note 


The  editors  submit  their  work  to  the  City  and  the  public  without 
apology.  They  were  instructed  to  print  the  ordinances  in  the  order  of 
their  passage,  and  to  index  them  as  fully  as  possible. 

They  feel  that,  considering  their  limited  experience  in,  and  facilities 
for,  such  work,  it  is  done  as  well  as  anyone  could  do  it.  Any  defects 
that  may  appear  in  it  are  not  due  to  lack  of  pains  in  preparation,  but  to 
inevitable  oversight  of  some  things  in  attempting  to  co-ordinate  the  treat- 
ment of  the  same  subjects  in  various  ordinances. 

Some  explanation  of  the  arrangement  of  the  book  in  other  respects 
should  be  made.  The  index  to  the  Charter  is  given  In  the  first  of  the 
book,  for  the  reason  that  it  is  so  long,  and  includes  so  many  subjects  in 
common  with  the  ordinance  index,  that  it  was  thought  best  to  take 
it  entirely  away  from  the  latter,  so  as  to  avoid  confusion.  Indeed,  there 
are  so  many  subjects  common  to  the  Charter  and  the  ordinances,  that 
we  suggest  that  those  having  occasion  to  use  the  book  should  refer  to 
both  indexes. 

There  has  been  prepared  and  placed  in  the  first  of  the  book,  a  list  of 
all  ordinances  of  the  City,  in  numerical  order,  giving  a  general  idea  of 
the  subject  of  each,  and,  when  repealed,  the  number  of  the  repealing  or- 
dinance; if  in  the  book,  a  statement  that  it  is  "published;"  and  if  a  tax, 
franchise  or  other  ordinance  listed  in  the  appendix,  that  it  will  be  found 
there. 

The  ordinances  listed  in  the  appendix  are,  many  of  them,  still  in  force, 
or  are  ordinances  which  have  fulfilled  their  function.  The  text  of  these 
may  be  found  in  the  office  of  the  City  Clerk. 

The  heading  in  parenthesis  at  the  top  of  the  pages  of  the  index  refer 
to  sections,  subsections  and  pages.  Where  the  double  parenthesis  occurs, 
the  first  number  refers  to  section  and  the  second  number  refers  to  sub- 
section.   If  only  one  parenthesis  occurs  it  refers  to  section  number  only. 


PRESS  OF 

FRANKLIN  PRINTING   HOUSE 

PRCSNO.  CAL. 


Officers  of  the  City  of  Fresno 

April,  1909,  to  April,  1913 


CHESTER  ROWELL,  Mayor 


Board  of  Trustees 

(Meets  first  and  third  Mondays  of  eacli  montli.) 

J.   M.   Collins First  Ward 

J.  C.  Pottle Second  Ward 

E.   Klette    TMrd  Ward 

Geo.  W.  Jones Fourth  Ward 

H.  F.   Martin Fifth  Ward 

O.  V.  Cobb Sixth  Ward 

Geo.  Pickford Seventh  Ward 

A.  E.  Snow Eighth  Ward 


Standing  Committees 


Finance  Committee. 

Trustees  J.  C.  Pottle,  Geo.  Pickford,  A.  E.  Snow. 

Ordinance,   Franchise  and   License. 

Trustees  A.  E.  Snow,  E.  Klette,  J.  C.  Pottle. 

Water,  Liglit  and  Telephone. 

Trustees  E.  Klette,  Geo.  Pickford,  Geo.  W.  Jones. 

Street  Committee. 
Trustees  H.  F.  Martin,  J.  M.  Collins,  O.  V.  Cobb. 

Sewer  and  Sewer  Farm. 

Trustees  Geo.  Pickford,  J.  C.  Pottle,  E.  Klette. 

Building  and  Insurance. 

Trustees  Geo.  W.  Jones,  J.  M.  Collins,  H.  F.  Martin. 

Police  and  Fire  Committee. 

Trustees  J.  M.  Collins,  O.  V.  Cobb,  Geo.  W.  Jones. 

Health,  Garbage  and  Pound  Committee. 
Trustees  O.  V.  Cobb,  H.  F.  Martin,  A.  E.  Snow. 


Police  and  Fire  Departments 

William  Shaw Chief  of  Police 

Thos.  Coyle Sergeant 

John  G.  Wintermute Chief  of  Fire  Department 

Thos.  H.  Baird Asst.  Chief  of  Fire  Department 


City  Officials 


Frank  Kauke City  Attorney 

W.  H.  Ryan City  Clerk 

James  J.  Senior   Deputy  City  Clerk 

Fred'k  Mortimer License  Collector 

Herbert  F.  Briggs Police  Judge 

Chris  P.  Jensen City  Engineer 

Bert  Cronkite Deputy  City  Engineer 

Thos.  Thorn Superintendent  of  Streets 

A.  E.  Mussleman Dep.  Supt.  of  Streets 

T.  M.  Robinson City  Electrician 

G.  P.  Cummings Assessor 

J.  R.  Hickman Treasurer 

J.  G.  Lowry Pound  Master 


Library  Trustees. 

Wick  W.  Parsons,  President. 
D.  H.  Cashin.  A.  L.  Warner. 

James  Gallagher  Wm.  Glass. 

Public  Librarian. 

Miss  Sarah  McCardle. 

Police  and  Fire  Commissioners. 
Chester  Rowell,  President. 
Jos,  P.  Bemhard.  T.  G.  Hart. 

W.  G.  Holland.  L.  O.   Stephens. 

W.  H.  Ryan,  Clerk. 

Park  Commissioners. 

Chester  Rowell,  President. 

Chas.   Chambers,   Secretary. 

Thos.  Dunn.  Henry  Gundelfinger. 

Chris  P.  Jensen,  City  Engineer. 

Health   Department. 

Dr.  George  H.  Aiken Health  Officer 

R.  H.  Ellithorpe Plumbing  Inspector 

H.  G.  Bancroft Meat  and  Food  Inspector 

Board  of  Health. 

Dr.  W.  T.  Barr,  President. 

Dr.  J.  L.  Maupin.  Dr.  A.  H.  Sweeney. 

Dr.  E.  C.  Dunn.  Dr.  L.  R.  Willson. 


Numerical  List  of  Ordinances 


Summary  of  Fresno  Ordinances  by  number,  showing  the  ones  in  exist 

«nce,  those  no  longer  in  effect,  and  the  ones  which  have  been  repealed. 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

1.  Relating  to  official  bonds 7 

2.  Concerning  vacancies  in  office 7 

3.  Concerning  confinement  of  prisoners 7 

4.  Fixing  meetings  of  Trustees 7 

5.  Fixing  compensation  of  Marshall,  etc 13 

6.  Defining  misdemeanors   7 

7.  Establishing  Municipal  Regulations 627 

8.  Amends  7 627 

9.  Amends  7 627 

10.  Amends  7 627 

11.  Ameiids  7 627 

12.  Amends  7 627 

13.  Amends  7 627 

14.  Amends  7 627 

15.  Amends  7 627 

16.  Amends  7 627 

17.  Amends  7 627 

18.  Amends  7 " 627 

19.  Amends  7 627 

20.  Amends  7 627 

21.  Amendr  7 627 

22.  Not  passed. 

^3.  Amends  7 627 

24.  Amends  7 627 

25.  Amends  7 627 

26.  Amends  7 627 

27.  See  list  of  Franchise  ordinances, Appendix 

28.  Amends  7 627 

29.  Amends  7 627 

30.  Amends  7 627 

31.  Amends  7 627 

32.  Amends  7 627 

33.  Amends  7 627 

34.  Amends  7 627 

35.  Amends  7 627 

36.  Amends  7 627 

37.  Amends  7 627 

38.  Amends  7 627 

39.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

40.  Amends  7 627 

41.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

42.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

43.  Amends  7 627 

44.  Amends  7 627 

45.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 


vi  NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

46.  Amends  7 627 

47.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

48.  Amends  7 ^ 627 

49.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

50.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

51.  Amends  7 627 

52.  Amends  7 627 

53.  Amends  7 627 

54.  Amends  7 627 

55.  Amends  7 627 

56.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

57.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

58.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

59.  Amends  7 627 

60.  Amends  7 627 

61.  Acquisition  of  School  lands,  etc. 

62.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances.  .• Appendix 

63.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances  Appendix 

64.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

65.  Amends  7 627 

66.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

67.  Acquisition  of   Sewers. 

68.  Amends  7 627 

69.  Advertisements  for  bids 627 

70.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

71.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

72.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

73.  Amends  7 627 

74.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

75.  Amends  7 627 

76.  Amends  7 627 

77.  Bond  issue. 

78.  Amends  7 627 

79.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

80.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

81.  Amends  7 627 

82.  Amends  7 627 

83.  Bonds  Issue. 

84.  Amends  7 627 

85.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

86.  Amends  7 627 

87.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appenflix 

88.  Amends  7 627 

89.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

90.  Amends  7 627 

91.  Acquisition  of  Schools,  land,  etc. 

92.  Amends  7 627 

93.  No  such  ordinance. 

94.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

95.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

96.  Amends  7 627 

97.  Amends  7 ."....     627 

98.  Amends  7 627 

99.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

100.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

101.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

102.  Amends  7 627 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OP  ORDINANCES.  vii 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

103.  Amends  7 627 

104.  Bond  Issue. 

105.  Amends  7 627 

106.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

107.  Amends  7 627 

108.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

109.  Amends  7 627 

110.  Amends  7 (J27 

111.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

112.  Bond  Issue. 

113.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

114.  Amends  7 627 

115.  Ratifies   a  contract Performed 

116.  Amends  7 627 

117.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

118.  Amends  7 627 

119.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

120.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

121.  Amends  7 627 

122.  Amends  7 627 

123.  Amends  7 627 

124.  Ratifies  a  contract Performed 

125.  Amends  7 627 

126.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

127.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

128.  Amends  7 627 

129.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

130.  Relating  to  Wards 627 

131.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

132.  Amends  7 627 

133.  Election  of  Trustees. 

134.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

135.  Amends  7 627 

136.  Amends  7 627 

137.  Amends  7 627 

138.  Amends  7 627 

139.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

140.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

141.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

142.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

143.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

144.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

145.  Removal  of  Rubbish 627 

146.  Amends  7 627 

147.  Amends  7 627 

148.  Construction  of  buildings  in  fire  limits  "627 

149.  Amends  7 627 

150.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

151.  Amends  7 627 

152.  Amends  7 627 

153.  Amends  7 627 

154.  Compensation  of  Sewer  Commission 627 

155.  Amends  7 627 

156.  Ratifies   a  contract Performed 

157.  Enumerating  duties  of  certain  officials 627 

158.  Ratifies  a  Contract Performed 

159.  Laying  of  Pipes  and  Tracks,  etc 640 


viii  NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

160.  Sewer  Ordinance  62T 

161.  Fees  of  City  Engineer 627 

162.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

163.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

164.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

165.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

166.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

167.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

168.  Sale  of  unclaimed  articles 627 

169.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances ' Appendix 

170.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

171.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets " Appendix 

172.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

173.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

174.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

175.  Amends  7 627 

176.  Amends  7 206 

177.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

178.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

179.  Specifications  for  approaches  to  sidewalks 638 

180.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

181.  Relating  to  construction  of  lateral  sewers 627 

182.  Amends  7 627 

183.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

184.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

185.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

186.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

187.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

188.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets. Appendix 

189.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets. ." Appendix 

190.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

191.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

192.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

193.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Append!:? 

194.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

195.  Fees  of  City  Engineer 206 

196.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets   Appendix 

197.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

198.  See  list  of  Ordiannces  accepting  streets Appendix 

199.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

200.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

201.  Declares  canal  through  Fresno  Street  a  nuisance. .  .Performed 

202.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

203.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

204.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appends 

205.  Acquisition  of  School  House  and  School  Grounds. 

206.  Fees  of  City  Engineer Published 

207.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

208.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

o? A  T^^  }}^^  °^  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

-JIO.  Hauling  of  excessive  loads,  forbidden 627 

211.  Amends  7 g27 

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oJ5-  ^^^  ]}^^  «i  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

91  ^  T^    f  %^  Franchise  Ordinances " Appendix 

215.  Amends  7 g27 

216.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances' '.  *. '. '  *. '.  '.*.';  .*  .*  .* ', .'  .*  .*  .*  .'Appendix 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES.  Ix 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

217.  Amends  7 g27 

218.  Amends  7 627 

219.  Adds  Woodward's  Addition  to  Second  Ward 627 

220.  General  Licenses 323 

221.  Providing   for   punishment   of   misdemeanors Publislied 

222.  Amends  7 627 

223.  Providing  Health  and  Police  Regulations 627 

224.  Fire  Limits  Ordinance 32? 

225.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

226.  Acquisition  of  School  land. 

227.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

228.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

229.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

230.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

231.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

232.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

233.  Salaries    for    two    years Performed 

234.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

235.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

236.  Bond  Issue. 

237.  Establishing   Municipal    Regulation Published 

238.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

239.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendfx 

240.  Amends    220    323 

241.  Amends  224  324 

2'42.  Amends  224 324 

243.  Amends    221 • Published 

244.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

245.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

246.  Amends  224 324 

247.  Amends  220 323 

248.  Amends  224 324 

249.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

250.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

251.  Condition  of  Application  for  Franchise Publisfie'd 

252.  Establishing  Fire  department 32? 

253.  Amends    221 Published 

254.  Amends  224 32? 

255.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

256.  Amends  220 323 

257.  Condition  of  Application  for  Franchise Published 

258.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

259.  Amends  7 627 

260.  Bond  Issue. 

261.  Sewer  Ordinance. 

262.  Amends    224 324 

263.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinance Appendix 

264.  Sewer  Ordinance. 

265.  Amends    224    324 

266.  Amends  240  and  220 323 

267.  Amends  240  and  220 323 

268.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

269.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

270.  Amends    237 Published    ^ 

271.  Amends    224 324 

272.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

273.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

Salaries    for   two   years Performed 

Fire  Limit  Ordinance 627 

Concerning  hackmen Declared   Void 

Amends    221 Published 

Amends    224 324 

Amends    224 324 

Requiring  Water  &  Gas  Co's  to  file  map  of  extensions 

Published 

Amends  '221 Published 

Amends  220 323 

Requiring  statement  of  Water  Company  for  1894. 

Amends    221 Published 

Amends  224 324 

See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

Building  Ordinance 324 

Amends    220    323 

Amends  220 323 

Amends  220 323 

Amends  288 324 

Requiring  statement  of  Water  Company  for  1894. 

Amends  220 323 

Amends  223 627 

Declares  Fiske  Opera  House  a  nuisance Performed 

See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

Salaries  of  City  Officials 627 

Sewer  Ordinance. 

See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

Relating  to  sale  and  storage  of  Petroleum 632 

Fees  of  Pound  Keeper,  Amends  223 62T 

See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

Bond  Issue. 

Amends  220 32? 

Amends    221 • Published 

Amends    221 Published 

Amends    221 Published 

See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

Bond  Issue. 

See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

Amends   220    323 

Requiring  statement  from  Water  Company  for  1896.* 

Amends  220 323 

Amends  224 325 

Amends  220 .!!.!..!..!..!..!..!..!.....!..       323 

See  list  of  Water  Ordinances*. '.  *. '.  *  *.  *. '. '. '.  *  *.  *. '.  *. '.  *. '. ".  *. *.  *.  *.  Appendix 

Amends  220 323 

See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances*.  *  *.  *.  *. *. *.  *.  *. '.  *.  *. *.  *.  *.  *. '. '. '.  *.  Appendix 

Amends    221.       Published 

Assessment  of  Taxes g27 

General    Licenses .*.*.*.*.*.'.*.*.*.*.*.*.* 627 

Relating  to  Fire  Departmeii't*.  '.*.'.*.*.'. 627 

Regulating  Street  Department 64n 

Establishing  Municipal  Regulations. ..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.[['. 627 

Amends  ^2%^'''^^'''^  ^  ''^^'^^'' Pe'rform'ed 

See  list  of  W^ier  "o^din^nces: '.\\V.'.'.V.V.\\\'.\\\\\\  1  Appendix    ^^'^ 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES.  xl 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

330.  Not  OQ.  record. 

331.  Amends    221 Published 

332.  Amends  323 627 

333.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

334.  Amends  323 627 

335.  Amends  223 627 

336.  Amends    221 Published 

337.  Amends  323 627 

^38.  Amends  224 627 

339.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

340.  Amends    221 Published 

341.  Inspection  and  disinfection  of  second  hand  goods.  .Published 

342.  Amends    221 Published 

343.  Amends  325 640 

344.  Amends  323 627 

345.  Amends  223 627 

346.  Amends  325 640 

347.  Amends  332 627 

348.  Declares  certain  trees  a  nuisance Performed 

349.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

350.  Amends  223 627 

351.  Amends  323   627 

352.  Amends  326 627 

353.  Requiring  Flagmen  at  certain  railroad  crossings 627 

354.  Amends  324 627 

355.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

356.  Prescribing  certain  duties  of  Policemen 627 

357.  Amends  223 627 

358.  Amends  322 627 

359.  General  Licenses 627 

360.  Amends  359 627 

361.  Amends  359 375 

362.  Amends  359 627 

363.  Relating  to  condemnation,  etc.,  of  sidewalks 63$ 

364.  See  list  of  Ordinances  accepting  streets Appendix 

365.  Amends  359 627 

366.  Amends  359 ' 627 

367.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

368.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

369.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

370.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

371.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

372.  See  list  of  Ordinances  closing  streets Appendix 

373.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

374.  Divides  the  City  of  Fresno  into  wards 627 

375.  Amends  361 627 

376.  Amends    221 Published 

377.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

378.  Amends  359 627 

379.  Amends  359 627 

380.  Amends  359 627 

381.  Amends  359 627 

382.  Amends  324 627 

383.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

3S4.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

385.  Relating  to  Wards 627 

386.  Amends  359 627 


xli  NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

387.  See  list  of  Francliise  Ordinances Appendix 

388.  Relating  to  Powers  and  Duties  of  Chief  of  Police ..  Publisfied 

389.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

390.  Relating  to  performances  where  liquors  are  sold  . . .  Publishea 

391.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances , ApperiTIlx 

392.  Amends   221 Vetoed 

393.  Amends  359 627 

394.  Relating  to  keeping  of  domestic  Fowls Published 

395.  Relating  to  Gambling  and  Gameing  Machines  627 

396.  General  Licenses 627 

397.  Concerning  the  Board  of  Health  and  Health  Regulations 495 

398.  Relating  to  Gambling  and  Gameing  Machines Published 

399.  Amends  324 62T 

400.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

401.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances Appendix 

402.  Amends    394 Published 

403.  Amends  396 627 

404.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

405.  Prohibiting  certain  kinds  of  advertisement Published 

406.  Relating  to  flagmen  at  railroad  crossings Published 

407.  Relating  to  Powers  and  compensation  of  Pound  Keeper 

Published 

408.  For  protection  of  rights  of  persons  traveling  streets 629 

409.  Amends  326 627 

410.  Amends    406 Published 

411.  Prohibiting  possession  of  lottery  tickets,   etc Published 

412.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

413.  Amends  396 627 

414.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

415.  Amends  396 627 

416.  Relating  to  wards.     (Printed  as  part  of  Sec.  7  of  Charter) . . 

Published 

417.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

418.  Fire  Limit  Ordinance 627 

419.  Relating  to  Salaries Published 

420.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

421.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

422.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

423.  Regulating  removal  of  buildings 6C7 

424.  Election  Precincts 57S' 

425.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

426.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

427.  Relating  to  Pool   Selling Published 

428.  Relating  to  Gambling Published 

429.  Amends    407 ', .Published 

430.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

431.  Amends  397 495 

432.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances   Appendix 

433.  Requires  water  companies  to  lay  pipes Published 

434.  House  numbering  Ordinances   Published 

435.  Concerning  obstruction  of  streets,  etc Published 

436.  Concerning  detrimental  use  of  streets,   etc Published 

437.  Concerning  incandescent  and  electric  signs Published 

438.  Requiring  motorman  to  sound  alarm  bells,  etc Published 

439.  Liquor   Licenses    62T 

440.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances  . '. '. '.  *  *  * ". '.  *.  *  *. '. '.  *. '.  *.  * '. '.  *.  *.  Appendix 

441.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES.  xlil 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

442.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

443.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

444.  Restaurant  Licenses 627 

445.  Specifications   for    street,   etc.,   work Published 

446.  Amends    444    627 

447.  Concerning  places  where  liquor  is  sold 627 

448.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

449.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

450.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

451.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances  Appendix 

452.  Vetoed. 

453.  Amends   221 Published 

454.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances   Appendix 

455.  Concerning  prize  fights   Published 

456.  Building  Ordinance  607 

457.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances  Appendix 

458.  Fire  Limits    627 

459.  See  List  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

460.  Concerning  excavation  in  street,  etc 640 

461.  Prohibiting  throwing  of  confetti    Published 

462.  Amends  221  Published 

463.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

464.  Proposal    to   amend    Charter 

465.  Proposal  to  amend  Charter. 

466.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

467.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

468.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

469.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

470.  Proposal   to   amend   Charter. 

471.  Proposal   to   amend   Charter. 

472.  Proposal   to  amend   Charter. 

473.  Proposal   to   amend   Charter. 

474.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

475.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances  Appendix 

476.  Fire  Limits   56» 

477.  Vetoed 

478.  See  list  of  Tax   Ordinances   Appendix 

479.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances  Appendix 

480.  Election   Precincts    621 

481.  Bond  of  License  Collector   Published 

482.  Not  passed. 

483.  Creating  office  of  City  Electrician   Published 

484.  Concerning  entry  into  buildings  by  linemen Published 

485.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances Appendix 

486.  Fire  Limits 607 

487.  Fire  Limits    - 569 

488.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

489.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    Appendix 

490.  Fire    Limits 569 

491.  Vetoed. 

492.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances  Appendix 

493.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances   Appendix 

494.  Amends    396    627 

495.  Concerning  Board  of  Health  and  Sanitation Published 

496.  Amends  396  627 

497.  Concerning  Safety  Gates,  Towers,  etc Published 

498.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 


xiv  NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

499.  Regulating  Fire  Department    Published 

500.  General   Licenses    "^^ 

501.  City  Hall  Bonds. 

502.  Sewer  Bonds. 

503.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances Appendix 

504.  Regulating  Tree  Planting   Published 

505.  Amends   497    Published 

506.  Amends  419 Published 

507.  Amends  445  623 

508.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

509.  Amends  500  643 

510.  Amends  500  643 

511.  Amends  500  643 

512.  Amends  500  643 

513.  Amends  439  627 

514.  Amends  439  627 

515.  Amends    444    627 

516.  Amends    444    627 

517.  Amends  444  627 

518.  Amends    500    643 

519.  Amends  500  643 

520.  Condemning  land   for   Sewer  Farm Performed 

521.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

522.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    Appendix 

523.  Amends  495  Published 

524.  Concerning  speed  of  Vehicles   629 

525.  Vetoed 

526.  Amends    325    641 

527.  Laid  on  table. 

528.  Relating  to  Fees  of  Plumbing  Inspector   Published 

529.  Salary   of   Plumbing  Inspector    Published 

530.  Amends   495    Published 

531.  Relating  to  Salary  of  Meat  and  Food  Inspector Published 

532.  Amends  500   643 

533.  Requiring  statements  from  Water,  Gas  and  Electric  companies 

for   1907. 

534.  Amends    445    634 

535.  Concerning  Artificial    Stone,   etc.,   Sidewalk    Published 

536.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances  Appendix 

537.  Fire  Limits    569 

538.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances   Appendix 

539.  Establishing  width  of  sidewalk  of  Tulare  St Published 

540.  Changing  Grade  of  Angus  Street  Published 

541.  Vetoed 

542.  First  Street  changed  to  East  Street  (Repealed  in  effect) 620 

543.  Relating  to  Gambling    627 

544.  Relating  to  salary  of  City  Expert    Published 

545.  Amends    510    643 

546.  Relating  to  use  of  Sewers 630 

547.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

548.  Regulating   Street   Sweeping    Published 

549.  Fire  Limits    569 

550.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    '.Appendix 

551.  Vetoed. 

552.  Not  passed 

553.  Relating  to  Second-hand  Goods  631 

554.  Sewer  Farm  Fund. 


NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES.  XV 

No.  of  Ordinance.  Repealed  by 

555.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

556.  Repeal  portion  of  528. 

557.  Specifications  for  Concrete  Curbs  and  Gutters 633 

558.  Specifications  for  crushed  rock  or  macadam  pavement 634 

559.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    Appendix 

560.  Fire  Limits   569 

561.  Vetoed. 

562.  Relating  to   Sewers    631 

563.  Amends   405    Publisbed 

564.  Saturday  Afternoon  Holiday Published 

565.  Amends  500  643 

566.  Amends  500  643 

567.  Vetoed. 

568.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances  Appendix 

569.  Amends  476  633 

570.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    Appendix 

571.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

572.  Relating  to  lodging  houses  628 

573.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

574.  Railways  required  to  pave  streets    Published 

575.  General  Specifications  for  paving  634 

576.  Governing  motor-cycles   580 

577.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances  Appendix 

578.  School   election  Precincts    621 

579.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances  Appendix 

580.  Regulating  use  of  motor-cycles   636 

581.  Fire  Limits   602 

582.  Not  passed. 

583.  Not  passed. 

584.  Not  passed. 

585.  Ofiicial  Grade  of  Streets,  etc.,  on  Forthcamp Published 

586.  Relating  to  Gambling  instruments  in  barred  rooms.  .Published 

587.  Changing  sidewalks  on  "I"  St Published 

588.  Regulating  payments  of  Liquor  Licenses  Performed 

589.  Amends  575   634 

590.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

591.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

592.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

593.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

594.  Regulating   Hay   Markets    Published 

595.  Leasing  alleys,  streets,  etc Published 

596.  Amends  500   643 

597.  Keeping  minors  off  of  street Published 

598.  Regulating   travel   and   traflSic    Published 

599.  Vetoed. 

600.  Amends  531  Published 

601.  Concerning  intoxicating  liquors    Published 

602.  Fire  Limits    633 

603.  Regulating  speed  of  Cars  on  Street,  etc Published 

604.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

605.  Amends  500   643 

606.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

607.  Building  Ordinance    Published 

608.  See   list   of   Election    Ordinances Appendix 

609.  See  list  of  Election  Ordinances   Appendix 

610.  See  list  of  Franchise  Ordinances   Appendix 

611.  Bond  Issue 


XTi  NUMERICAL  LIST  OF  ORDINANCES. 

No.  of  Ordinance.                                                                           Repealed  by 

612.  Regulating  Pool  Rooms,  etc Published 

613.  Regulating  Dance  Halls,   etc Publisbed 

614.  Boundaries  of  Wards  Published 

615.  See  list  of  Water  Ordinances Appendix 

616.  Specifications  for  vitrified  iron  sewers   Published 

617.  Declaring  a  public  street  Published 

618.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances    Appendix 

619.  Sidewalk  on  Forthcamp   Published 

620'.     Street  naming  Ordinance  Published 

621.  Election  Precincts Published 

622.  Regulating  the  Removal  of  Debris    Published 

623.  Amends  445,  as  amended  by  507   Published 

624.  Prohibiting  playing  of  musical  instruments  637 

625.  Regulating  speaking  on  the  Streets  Published 

626.  See  list  of  Tax  Ordinances   Appendix 

627.  General  repealing  Ordinance 

628.  Lodging  House  Keepers  required  to  keep  register.  .Published 

629.  Regulates  speed  of  street  cars Published 

630.  Regulates  use   of   sewers    Published 

631.  Register  required  of  second-hand  dealers   Published 

632.  Regulating  storage  of  petroleum    Published 

633.  Fire  Limits   Published 

634.  G-eneral  repealing  Ordinance 

635.  Prescribing  specifications,  etc.,  for  curbing,  grading  and 

oiling   Published 

636.  Regulating  Motorcycles    Published 

637.  Prohibiting  playing  of  musical  instruments   Published 

638.  General  repealing  Ordinance 

639.  Regulating    construction    of    sewers    by    private    con- 

tract   Published 

640.  Regulating  making  excavations  in  streets,  etc Published 

641.  Concerning  streets,   alleys,   etc,   keeping  clean Published 

642.  Construction  of  booths  in  moving  picture  shows Published 

643.  General  license   Published 

644.  Hitching  or  leaving  rigs  at  street  corners    Published 

645.  Relating  to  overhead   electric   wires    Published 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER 


(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Accounts  of  officers,  auditing,  under  (27(16)  9 

Administration  of   City  affairs.   Mayor  shall    supervise, 

under    (31(4)  14 

Advertising,  contracts  for,  under,  limit  of (25)  7 

Advice  in  writing,  City  Attorney  shall  give  when,  under. ......  (56)  21 

Affidavit  for  attachment.  License   Collector  shall   make 

in  suit  to  collect  delinquent  taxes,  under (45)  18 

Affidavits  may  be  taken  by  City  Clerk,  under (42)  17 

Agreements  with  City  under,  Mayor  shall  see  to  perform- 
ance of  (36)  15 

Alleys,  Board  of  Trustees  may  under,  open,  close,  etc (27(5)  8 

Alleys,  register  of,  Supt.  of  Streets  shall  keep,  under (48)  20 

Animals,  pound  for,  may  be  established  under (27(26)  10 

Appeals  to  Superior  Court     under,  from    Police    Court, 

when  (64)  22 

Apportionment  of  moneys,  City  Clerk  shall  make,  under (41)  16 

Appropriation  authorized  by   (27(40)  13 

Appropriations,  Board  of  Trustees  may  make,  under (27(19)  9 

Archives  of  City  shall  be  kept  by  City  Clerk,  under (41)  16 

Assessment  may  be  provided  for  under,  for  cost  of  grad- 
ing low  and  stagnant  lots  (27(33)  12 

Attachment  may  issue  under,  for  unpaid  license  on  suit 

filed  by  License  Collector (45)  18 

Attorney  to  assist  City  Attorney,  employed  when,  under  (27(36)56)  12-21 

Audit,  City  Clerk  shall,  all  claims  and  demands,  under (42)  17 

Auditor,  Mayor  shall  appoint,  annually  for  books,  under.  .(31(3)  14 

Award  of  contract  under,  notice  of,  shall  be  posted (84)  24 

Bids,  collusion  in  making,  vitiates  contract (85)  24 

Bids  on  public  works  under,  filing  and  disposition  of (84)  24 

Bids  on  public  work,  etc.,  under,  more  than  one  not  al- 
lowed by  one  person  (83)  24 

Bids  for  public  work  under,  see  Contracts. 

Bids  for  public  work,  under,  see  Public  Works, 

Births,  statistics  concerning,  under (163)  31 

Board  of  Education,  under, 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices. 

compensation,  shall  receive  no (130)  30 

elected  how    (131)  30 

elected,  shall  be,  at  same  time  as  City  officers (130)  30 

electors  of,  shall  vote  where (131)  30 

five,  shall  be   elected (130)  30 

government  of  schools  vested  in (130)  30 

High  School  under  control  of (132)  30 

precincts  for  election  of,  outside  of  City  Limits (131)  30 

Schools,  government  of,  vested  in (130)  30 

special    meetings    of (266)  47 

special  meetings   of,   how   called (266)  47 

special  meetings  of,  subjects  considered  at (266)  47 

term  of  office  of,  four  years (130)  30 


xvUi  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Board  of  Health,  under. 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices. 

appointment  of  by  Mayor (160)  3<> 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  provide  for  enforcement  of 

rules  and  regulations  of (164)  31 

cemetery  records,  shall  be  supervisor  and  custodian  of. .  (163)  31 
cemetery  superintendents,  forms  and  regulations  for, 

provided  by    (163)  31 

City  Physician  elected  by,  see  City  Physician. 

City  Physician,  shall  elect,  when (165)  31 

City  Physician,  shall  prescribe  duties  of (173)  32 

compensation,  members  of,  shall  receive  no (160)  30 

death  records,  shall  be  supervisor  and  custodian  of.... (163)  31 

dairies  may  be  licensed  by (27(41)  13 

diseases,   contagious   and  infectious,   regulations   of, 

for  preventing  (163)  31 

disinfection  of  City,  has  power  over (162)  30 

drainage,  has  power  over,  when (162)  30 

expenses  of,  provided  for  by  Board  of  Trustees  out  of 

general   fund    (164)  31 

five  members,  shall  consist  of (160)  30 

health    department   under   management    of (160)  30 

health  officer,  City  Physician  elected  by,  shall  be (165)  31 

health  officer,  shall  prescribe  duties  of (173)  32 

meeting  of,  regular,  held  once  a  month (161)  30 

meetings  of,  shall  be  public (161)  30 

meetings  of,  special,  calling  of (161)  30 

mortality  statistics,  shall  keep (163)  31 

nuisances,  abatement  of,   by (162)  30 

oaths  in  relation  to  Health  Department,  members  of, 

may   administer    (174)  32 

physicians,  forms  and  regulations  for,  provided  by (163)  31 

physicians,  members  of,  shall  be  duly  licensed (160)  30 

Plumbing  Inspector  appointed  by,  see  Plumbing  In- 
spector. 

Plumbing  Inspector,   shall   appoint (175)  32 

president  of,  shall  be  member  of,  and  serve  one  year.. (160)  30 

qualifications  of   members   of (160)  30 

quorum  for  transaction  of  business  of,  three  shall  be.. (161)  30 

record  of  transactions  of,  shall  be  kept (165)  31 

rules  and  regulations  of,  enforced  by  Board  of  Trustees  (164)  31 
sanitary  condition  of  City  and  its  institutions  under 

supervision   of    (162)  30 

Sanitary  Inspector  appointed  by,    see  Sanitary    In- 
spector. 
Sanitary  Inspector  or  Plumbing  Inspector,  appointed 

by,   shall  be (175)  32 

secretary  of.  City  Physician  shall  be (165)  31 

slaughter-houses  may  be  licensed   by (27(41)  13 

special  meetings  of (266)  47 

special  meetings  of,  how  called  (266)  47 

special  meetings  of,  subjects  considered  at (266)  47 

term  of  office  of (160)  30 

transactions  of,  record  of,  shall  be  kept (165)  31 

undertakers,  forms  and  regulations  for,  provided  by.. (163)  31 

vital    statistics,    shall   keep (163)  31 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xix 

(Sec.CSubd.)       Page 

Board  of  Health  may  be  authorized  under,  to  license  dai- 
ries,   slaughter-houses,    etc (27(41)  IS 

Board  of  Library  Trustees  under,  see  Library. 

Board  of  Park  Commissioners  under,  see  Parks. 

Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners  under,  see  Police 
and  Fire  Department. 

Board  of  Trustees,  under. 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices. 

amendment  of  ordinance  by,  manner  of (17)  6 

appointment  of  officer,  shall  not  suggest (38)  16 

attendance  at  meetings  of,  enforced (13)  5 

"Board  means   (252)  45 

bond  of  License  Collector  to  be  approved  by (44)  18 

bond  of  member  of,  official,  amount  of (214)  40 

bond  of  member,  official,  filed  where (215)  40 

bonds,    sale   of,   by    (122)  29 

books,  records,  etc.,  shall  have  possession  and  control  of.  (80)  23 

business  which  may  be  transacted  at  meetings  of (12)  5 

canals,   may  construct  and  maintain (87;  25 

chairman  of  committee  of,  administers  oaths (14'>  5 

City  Attorney,  appointment  of,  approved  by (56)  21 

City  Clerk,  may  nominate,  when (38;  16 

City  Engineer,  appointment  of,  approved  by (50)  20 

codification  of  ordinances  by,  duties  of,  as  to (28)  13 

condemnation  of  property   for  public  works  by (87)  25 

contempt,  may  punish  for (14)  5 

contracts  by,  limitations  of  power  of,  as  to (25,  26)  7 

contracts  may  be  extended  by,  when (86)  25 

drainage,  may  construct  and  maintain  system  of (87)  25 

elected  how  and  when (10)  4 

election  for  acquisition  of  public  utilities,  shall  call  when  (91)  26 

expel  members,  may,  when  (14,  27(1)  5-7 

firemen,   salaries  of,  fixed  by (234)  42 

franchise  ordinance  by,  limitations  on  power  of,  to  pass.  (19)  6 

illegal  debts,  members  of,  liable  for,  when (27(19)  10 

inspect  public  works,  etc.,  shall   (81)  23 

judicial  notice  shall  be  taken  of  acts  of (271)  47 

legal  holiday,  may  meet  on (12)  5 

legislation  of,  shall  be  by  ordinance (18)  6 

legislative  power  vested  in (10)  4 

levees,  may  construct  and  maintain (87)  25 

levy  of  taxes  by (Ill,  112)  27 

library,  shall  levy  annual  tax  for  support  of (181)  34 

Library  Trustees,  appointment  of,  approved  by (180)  34 

Library  Trustees,  Board  of  consisting  of  five  mem- 
bers,  shall   appoint   (180)  34 

License  Collector,  appointment  of,  approved  by (44)  18 

materials  for  public  use,  shall  furnish (81)  23 

Mayor  may  vote  at  meetings  of,  when (33)  15 

Mayor  presides  at  meetings  of (14)  5 

Mayor  pro  tem,  shall  appoint,  when (37)  15 

Mayor  shall  appoint  to  fill  vacancy  in (11)  5 

Mayor,    shall    appoint,    when (37)  15 

Mayor  shall  preside  at  meeting  of (32)  15 

meeting  of,  regular (12)  5 

meeting  of,  special   (13)  5 


XX  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Board  of  Trustees,  under  (Cont.)                                      (Sec(Subd.)  Page 

members  expelled  by,  when (14,  27(1)  1 

number  of  (10)  4 

oaths  administered  by  chairman  of  committees  of (15)  5 

officer.  Mayor's  appointment  of,  may  be  approved  or 

rejected    by    (38)  16 

officers,  may  remove  elective,  for  cause (262)  46 

officer.  Mayor's  suspension  of,  may  be  approved  or 

rejected  by  (36)  15 

officer,  shall  not  suggest  appointment  of,  except  when. . .  (38)  16 

offices,  certain,  may   create,   when (224)  41 

ordinance,   amended    by,   how (16)  5 

ordinance,  five  votes  are  required  to  pass (13)  5 

ordinance  passed  by,  votes  required (19)  6 

ordinances  relating  to  parks,  shall  adopt (199)  38 

penalty  for  failure  to  attend  meetings  of (220)  40 

penalty  for  not  attending  meetings  of (13)  5 

penalty  imposed  for  contempt  in  presence  of (14)  5 

Police  and  Fire  Department,  contracts  of,  shall  con- 
trol, when  (241)  44 

Police  Court,  shall  provide  room  and  suipplies  for (68)  22 

police,   salaries  of,   fixed   by (234)  42 

powers  of   (27)  7 

property  for  public  works,  may  condemn (87)  25 

property  of  City,  shall  have  possession  and  control  of..  (80)  23 

public  utilities  by,   acquisition  of (91)  26 

public  utilities,  provision  by,  for  management  of (101)  27 

Public  Works,  see  Public  Works. 

public  works,  shall  have  possession  and  control  of (81)  23 

qualifications   of   members   of (10)  4 

quorum    of    (13)  5 

recall  election,  duties  of,  as  to   (282)  49 

regulations    of,    what   authorized (27(37)  13 

removal  of,   causes   for (125)  29 

resolution,  certain  acts  of,  may  be  by (19)  6 

rules  of  proceeding,  established  by (14)  5 

rules  of,  what  authorized   (27(37)  13 

salary  of   (220)  40 

salary  of,  payable  how (220)  46 

salaries,  certain,  to  be  fixed  by (221)  40 

salaries  of  fire  officers  and  employes  fixed  by (234)  42 

salaries  of  police  officers  and  employes  fixed  by (234)  42 

special  meetings  of (266)  47 

special  meetings  of,  how  called (266)  47 

special  meetings  of,  subjects  considered  at (266)  47 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  appointment  of,  approved  by.  (47)  19 

supplies  for  public  use,  shall  furnish (81)  23 

tax  for  support  of  free  library,  shall  levy  annually (181)  34 

tax  for  support  of  parks,  shall  levy  annually (198)  37 

taxes  for  bonds,  levy  and  collection  of,  by (124)  29 

taxes,  levy  of,  by (Ill,  112)  27 

term   of  office  of (11)  5 

vacancy  in,  how  filled (11)  5 

witnesses,  may  compel  attendance  of (14)  5 

"Boards"  under,  mean  boards  of  the  City  of  Fresno (252)  45 

Bond  License  Collector  shall  give  under,  amount  of (44)  18 

Bonds,  City  Attorney  shall  draft,  under (56)  21 

Bonds,  City  Attorney  shall  pass  upon  validity  of,  under (56)  21 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xxi 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Pag© 
Bonds,  official,  under,  see  different  officers. 
Bonds,  (of  City),  under, 

bids  for,  shall  be  advertised  for (122)  29 

Board  of  Trustees,  action  of,  on  issuance  of (120)  28 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  determine  money  of,  pay- 
ment of   (122)  28 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  fix  date  of  payment  of (122)  29 

building,  for  municipal,  proposition  for,  to  be  submit- 
ted at  special  election  when (120)  28 

character  of  (122)  28 

City  Clerk  shall  countersign  (123)  29 

coupons    on,    payment   of (123)  29 

coupons  on,  signing  and  numbering  of (123)  29 

denomination  of,   not  more  than  $500.00 (122)  29 

election  for,  notice  of,  how  given (121)  28 

election,   proposition  for  issuance  of,   shall  be  sub- 
mitted   by    special (120)  28 

Interest  on,  payable  how (122)  29 

Interest   on,    rate   of (122)  29 

levy  of  taxes  for,  shall  be  at  same  time  as  for  other 

taxes  (124)  29 

money,  kind  of,  payable  in (122)  28 

Mayor  shall  sign   (123)  29 

notice   of   election   for (121)  28 

one-fortieth   of,    paid    annually (122)  29 

ordinance  calling  election  for,   contents  of (120,  121)  28 

ordinance  calling  election  for,  published  how (121)  28 

ordinance,  proposition  for,  shall  be  submitted  by (120)  28 

proceeds  of  sale  of,  disposed  of  how (122)  29 

proposals    for   purchase   of,   how   made (122)  29 

publication  of  ordinance  calling,  election,  how  made.. (121)  28 

public   utilities,   issuance   of,   for (91,  94)  26 

public  utilities,  proposition  for,  to  be  submitted  at 

special  election  when   (91, 120)  26-28 

public  works  may  not  be  undertaken  without  issue 

of,   when    (87)  26 

rate   of    interest    on (122)  29 

Bale  of,  by  Board  of  Trustees (122)  29 

sale  of,  disposition  of  proceeds  of (122)  29 

serial,   shall  be (122)  28 

signing   of,   what  required    (123)  29 

surplus  of  proceeds  of  sale  of,  disposition  of (122)  29 

taxes  for,  shall  be  levied  and  collected  at  same  time 

and  in  same  manner  as  other  taxes (124)  29 

Treasurer    shall    sign (123)  29 

Treasurer   shall    sign   coupons   on (123)  29 

votes,  number  of,  necessary  to  authorize  issuance  of..  (121)  28 
Books  and  records  of  City,  Mayor  shall  inspect  and  see 

that  they  are  properly  kept (31)  14 

Books  of  City  shall  be  kept  by  City  Clerk (41)  16 

Books  of  City,   shall  be  open  to  public  inspection (41)  16 

Books  of  ordinances  published  under,  when  (28)  13 

Books  of  ordinances  distributed  under,  when (28)  13 

Breach  of  provisions   of,    Board  of  Trustees  prescribes 

penalty  for   (27(35)  12 

Bribery    shall    disqualify    for    and    forfeit    office    held 

under  (256,  257,260)  45-46 


xxii  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

(Sec.CSubd.)  Page 

Building  are  under  control  of  Board  of  Trustees  under.  ..(27(21)  10 

Building,  construction  of,  control  of,  under (27(28)  10 

Building  plans  and   specifications  examined  by  certain 

City   Officials  under (52)  20 

Buildings,  public,  issuance  of  bonds  for (120)  28 

Burials,  permits  for,  under (165)  31 

Canals,  construction  and  maintainence  of,  under  (87)  2& 

Cemeteries,   control   of,    under (27(20)  10 

Cemeteries,  record  of  interments  in,  kept  by  Board  of 

Health   under    (163)  31 

Cemeteries,  statistical  forms  and  regulations  for  Super- 
intendents of,  provided  by  Board  of  Health  under (163)  31 

Cesspool  not  permitted  on  premises  adjacent  to  lateral 

sewer  by   (270)  47 

Chattels  may  be  attached  under,  for  failure  to  pay  license.  .(46)  19 

Check,  certified,  deposited  as  a  guarantee  when,  disposi- 
tion of   (83,   84)  24 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  and    City    Engineer,    inspect 

building    plans,    etc.,    under (52)  20 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  under,  see  Police  and  Fire  De- 
partment. 

Chief  of  Police  shall  assign  policemen  to  Police  Court 

under   (69)  22 

Chief  of  Police  under,  see  Police  and  Fire  Department. 

Chinese  shall  not  be  employed  in  contracts  under,  ex- 
cept when  (265)  46 

City  Assessor,  office  of,  abolished  by   (224)  41 

City  Attorney,  under, 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices, 

appointed  by  Mayor  on  approval  of  Board  of  Trustees.  .(56)  21 

attorney  to  assist,  may  be  appointed (56)  21 

bond  of,  amount  of (214)  40 

bond  of,  filed  where (216)  40 

bonds  of  City,  shall  pass  upon  validity  of (56)  21 

bonds,  shall  draft,  when  required (56)  21 

contracts  for  public  work  shall  be  drawn  by (86)  25 

contracts  of  City,  shall  pass  upon  validity  of (56)  21 

contracts,   shall   draft,   when  required (56)  21 

criminal  cases  in  police  court,  shall  prosecute (56)  21 

defaulters,    shall    prosecute (31)  14 

duties  of   (56)  21 

duties  of,  may  be  increased (56)  21 

fee  for  prosecuting  for  delinquent  license (45)  18 

license,   shall   prosecute   for    delinquent (45)  1& 

meetings  of  Board  of  Trustees,  shall  attend,  when (56)  21 

opinion,  shall  give  in  writing  when (56)  21 

ordinances,  shall  draft,  when  required (56)  21 

ordinances,  shall  prosecute  violations  of (56)  21 

papers,  legal,  shall  draft,  when  required (56)  21 

powers  of   (56)  21 

public  work,  contracts  for,  shall  be  drawn  by (86)  25 

qualifications  of    (56,   267)  21-47 

resolutions,  shall  draft,  when  required (56)  21 

rules,  shall  draft,  when  required (56)  21 

salary  of,  amount  and  payment  of (221)  40 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xxiii 

City  Attorney,  under   (Cont.)                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

suits,  sliall  attend  to  all,  in  which  City  has  an  interest.  .(56)  21 

violations  of  Charter  and  ordinances,  shall  prosecute.  .(56)  21 
City  Clerk,  under, 

afladavits,  may  take,  without  charge (43)  18 

apportionment  of  money  to  funds,  shall  make (41)  16 

apportionment  of  taxes  by (112)  27 

archives,  shall  be  custodian  of (41)  16 

audit,  shall,  all  claims  and  demands (42)  17 

bids  for  public  work  to  be  filed  with (84)  24 

bonds  for  performance  of  contracts  filed  with (86)  25 

bond  of,  amount  of (214)  40 

bonds  of  City  countersigned  by (123)  29 

bond  of,  filed  with  Mayor,  when (216)  40 

books  in  office  of,  may  be  inspected  when (259)  46 

books,  shall  be  custodian  of   (41)  16 

hribery  by,  forfeits  office (256)  45 

candidate,  shall  be,  at  recall  election  of (282)  50 

cash  of  City,  shall  assist  in  counting (35)  15 

cash,  shall  report  amount  and  source  of,  monthly (42)  17 

claims  against  City,  shall  keep  complete  detailed  ac- 
count of  (41)  16 

claims,  shall  number,  date  and  file (42)  17 

claims,  shall  refer  to  Board  of  Trustees (42)  17 

contract,   becoming   interested   in,    forfeits   office (255)  45 

countersign,  shall,  all  licenses,  receipts,  etc (41)  16 

custodian  of  archives  and  seal,  shall  be (41)  16 

demand,  forfeits  office  for  paying  illegal,  when (258)  46 

demands  against  City,  shall  keep  complete  detailed 

account   of    (41)  16 

demands,  partial  payment  of,  by,  shall  be  in  full (42)  17 

demands,  shall  not  pay,  unless  authorized  by  law (42)  18 

demands,  shall  not  pay,  unless  presented  in  one  year (42)  17 

demands,  shall  not  pay,  without  deducting  claimants 

indebtedness   to   City    (42)  18 

deputy,  may  appoint,  to  act  without  pay,  when (281)  49 

deputy  of,  is  liable  for  acts  of (281)  49 

donation,  forfeits  office  for  accepting,  when (257)  46 

duties  of,  may  be  increased  when (43)  18 

elector,  shall  be   (267)  47 

embezzlement  by,  forfeits  office (260)  46 

employees  of  City,  shall  keep  list  of,  posted  in  his 

office (43)  18 

employees  of  City,  shall  keep  list  of  salaries  of,  posted.. (43)  18 

financial  condition  of  City,  shall  keep  record  of (42)  17 

funds,  shall  apportion  moneys  to,  and  notify  treasurer. .  (41)  16 

gratuity,  forfeits  office  for  accepting,  when (257)  46 

hours  of  office  of (275)  48 

index,  shall,  all  books (41)  16 

inspection  of  records  of,  permitted  when (259)  46 

licenses,  shall  sign,  deliver  and  take  receipts  for,  de- 
livered  to  License  Collector   (41)  16 

malfeasance    by,    forfeits    office (260)  46 

Mayor,  City  Attorney  and,  to  count  cash  monthly (35)  15 

meetings  of  Board  of  Trustees,  shall  attend  and  keep 

record  of  (41)  16 

money,  forfeits  office  for  accepting,  when (257)  46 

money,  shall  pay,  out,  when   (41)  16 


xxiv  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

City  Clerk,  under  (Cont.)                                               (Se<;.(Subd.)  Page 

money,  shall  receive,  due  City  and  assign  to  proper  fund.  (41)  16 
notice,  shall  give,  to  Mayor  of  violations  of  contracts 

and    ordinances    (268)  47 

oath  of,  contents  of (272)  48 

oaths,  shall  administer,  without  charge (43,  281)  18 

office  hours  of  (275)  48 

office,  is  ineligible  for,  when (256,  260)  45-46 

office,  may  be  removed  from,  how (262,  263)  46 

office,  may  be  removed  from,  for  failure  to  give  cer- 
tain notices  to  Mayor (268)  47 

office,  shall  devote  entire  time  to   (43)  18 

officer's  salary,  shall  not  pay,  when (42)  18 

ordinance  passed,  delivered  by,  to  Mayor (20)  6 

ordinances,  shall  be  custodian  of,  and  copy  in  books  ....  (41)  16 

Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  is  secretary  of  Board  of  (231)  42 

recalled,  may  be,  how (282)  4& 

recall  election,  duty  of  as  to (282)  49 

receipt  for  money,  shall  issue,  to  Treasurer,  when (41)  16 

receipts,  shall  countersign (41)  16 

record,  shall,  all  ordinances,  contracts  and    official 

documents (41)  16 

records  of,  may  be  inspected  when (259)  46 

records,  shall  be  custodian  of (41)  16 

reports  of,  contents  of (42)  17 

reports  to  Trustees,  shall  make  monthly (269)  47 

report  to  Mayor  and  Trustees,  shall  make,  when (42)  17 

residence  of,  required    (267)  47 

salary  of,  amount  and  payment  of (221)  40 

seal,  shall  be  custodian  of (41)  16 

suspended  from  office,  may  be,  when (262)  46 

taxes,  apportionment  of,  by    (112)  27 

transactions  of  City,  shall  keep  record  of (42)  17 

Treasurer's  salary,   shall  not  pay,  when   (42)  16 

treasury,  shall  know  condition  of    (41)  16 

warrants,  shall  draw  and  sign,  when  (42)  17 

warrants,  shall  number  consecutively,  date  and  sign (42)  17 

warrants,  shall  specify  fund  from  which,  are  payable.  .(42)  17 
City  Engineer,  under, 

bond   of,   amount  of (214)  40 

bond  of,  filed  where (216)  40 

books,  maps,  etc.,  of,  property  of  City (55)  21 

buildings,   may   inspect   work  on,   at  all  times   and 

when  necessary  stop  work  thereon  (53)  21 

buildings,  shall   inspect (52)  20 

buildings,  unsafe,  shall  report,  to  Mayor   (52)  20 

certificates,  shall  keep  all,  in  his  office (55)  21 

Civil   engineer,   shall   be (50)  20 

duties  of,  may  be  increased (55)  21 

index,  shall  make,  to  office  books (55)  21 

inspect,  shall,  all  alteration  and  construction  of  buildings.  (52)  20 

inspect,  shall,  building  to  prevent  variance  from  plans..  (54)  21 

maps,  books,  etc.,  of,  delivered  to  successor   (55)  21 

maps,  shall  keep  all,  in  his  office (55)  21 

Mayor  shall  appoint,  subject  to  approval  of  Board 

of   Trustees    (50)  20 

notice,  shall  give,  that  plans  and  specifications  for 

buildings  are  not  in  conformity  to  City  laws (53)  21 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  XXV 

City  Engineer,  under  (Cont.)                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

oath  of,  contents  of (272)  48 

office,  forfeited  when,  see  officers. 

office,  may  be  removed  from,  see  Officers. 

office  of,  term  of (50)  20 

office,   shall   keep (55)  21 

Park  Commissioner,  is  ex-officio (191)  36 

permit  for  building,  etc.,  shall  issue  when   (52)  20 

plans  and  specifications  filed  with,  shall  keep (55)  21 

plans  for  buildings,  shall  examine (52,  244)  20-44 

plats,  shall  keep  all,  in  his  office (55)  21 

qualifications    of    (50)  20 

records  of,  may  be  inspected  when (259)  46 

records,  shall  keep  all,  in  his  office (55)  21 

removal  of,  from  office,  see  Officers. 

report  to  Mayor  defective  buildings,  shall (52)  20 

reports  to  Mayor  and  Trustees,  shall  make  monthly, 

of  all  matters  pertaining  to  office (54)  21 

residence  of   (267)  47 

salary  of,  amount  and  payment  of (221)  40 

specifications  for  buildings,  shall  examine (52,  244)  20-44 

surveyor  for  City  works,  shall  be (51)  20 

surveys,  shall  keep  all,  in  his  office (55)  21 

City  of  Fresno,  under, 

boundaries  of  (6)  2 

common  seal,  may  have (1)  1 

condemn  lands,  may,  when (1)  1 

condemnation  of  property  for  public  use  by (87)  25 

corporate  power  of (1  to  4)  1 

damages,  shall  not  be  liable  for,  when (5)  2 

defend,  may  (1)  1 

legislative  power  of,  vested  in  Board  of  Trustees (10)  4 

liable,  shall  not  be,  in  damages (5)  2 

municipal  corporation,  is (1)  1 

name  of  (1)  1 

ordinance,  action  on,  by (21)  6 

powers  of  (1  to  4)  1 

property,  may  own  and  dispose  of (1)  1 

public  uses,  may  declare (1)  1 

rights  in,  vested,  preserved  by  Charter (274)  48 

seal,    may    have (1)  1 

succession,  shall  have  perpetual (1)  1 

successor,  is,  to  City  of  Fresno  (2,  3,  4)  1 

sue,  and  be  sued,  shall  have  right  to (1,  4)  1 

uses,   charitable,   may   execute    (1)  1 

wards.  City  to  be  divided  into  by,  every  5  years (23)  6 

wards   of,   enumerated   and   bounded (7)  2 

City  Physician,  under. 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices. 

appointment  of  by  Board  of  Health (165)  31 

Board  of  Health,  record  of  transactions  of,  shall  keep..  (165)  31 

dispensary,  shall  have  charge  of  City (166)  31 

duties  of  prescribed  by  Board  of  Health  (173)  32 

enforce,  shall,  laws  and  ordinances  relating  to  public 

health  (165)  31 

food  inspector,  as,  duties  of (171)  32 

food  inspector,  shall  act  as (171)  32 


xxvi  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

City  Physician,  under   (Cont.)                                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

health  officer,  shall  be (165)  31 

health  officer,  as,  see  Health  Officer. 

hospital,  shall  have  charge  of  City (166)  31 

indigent  sick  or  wounded,  shall  attend (166)  31 

permits  for  burials  issued  by,  when (165)  31 

police  officer,  shall  have  powers  of (165)  31 

qualifications  of   (165)  31 

report  of,  to  Board  of  Health,  contents  oi (165)  31 

report  to  Board  of  Health,  shall  make  annual (165)  31 

secretary  of  Board  of  Health,  shall  be (165)  31 

term  of  office  of,  is  during  pleasure  of  Board  of  Health  (165)  31 

City  Tax  Collector,  office  of,  abolished  by (224)  41 

City  Treasurer,  office  of,  abolished  by (224)  41 

Claims,  under, 

allowed,  shall  not  be,  when (42)  17 

audit.  City  Clerk  shall (41,  42)  16-17 

barred,   are,   when .(42)  17 

City,  against,  payment  (27(18)  9 

date.  City  Clerk  shall (41,  42)  16-17 

debts  of  claimant  deducted  before  paying (42)  18 

file.  City  Clerk  shall (41,  42)  16-17 

fund.  City  Clerk  shall  give,  from  which  payable (42)  17 

itemized   and   verified,   shall  be (42)  17 

number.  City  Clerk  shall (41,  42)  16-17 

payment  of  illegal   (258)  46 

signed,  dated,  etc.,  shall  be (42)  17 

sued  for,  may  be,  when (42)  17 

Classification  of  ordinances  required  under,  when (28)  13 

Codification  of  ordinances  required  under,  when (28)  13 

Combustible  materials.  Board  of  Trustees  have  control  of, 

under   (27(6)  8 

"Commission"  under,  means  of  City  of  Fresno  (252)  45 

Commissioners,  Board  of  Park,  under,  see  Parks. 

"Commissioner"  under,  means,  of  City  of  Fresno (252)  45 

Concerts,  public,  appropriation  for  allowed  under,  when. .  (27(40)  13 
Contracts,  (by  Board  of  Trustees,)  under, 

advertising,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

approval  of,  by  Mayor   (26)  7 

award  of,  notice  of,  shall  be  posted (84)  24 

bidder,  shall  be  with  lowest (84)  24 

bids  for,  conditions  of (84)  24 

bids  for,  not  more  than  one  shall  be  made  by  one  person.  (83)  24 

Board  of  Trustees,  action  of,  on  vetoed (26)  7 

Board  of  Trustees,  authorized  by  vote  of,  when (26)  7 

bond  required  on  entering  into,  conditions  of (86)  25 

book  for,  shall  be  entered  in,  by  City  Clerk (41)  16 

breach  of,  penalty  for , .    .  .^^86)  25 

check  may  be  given  in  lieu  of  bond  on  entering  Into (86)  25 

Chinese  shall  not  be  employed  in,  except  when (265)  46 

City  Attorney  shall  draft   (56,  86)  21-25 

City  Attorney  shall  pass  upon  validity  of (56)  25 

collusion  in  bidding  on,  annuls  contract (85)  24 

contents  of   (86)  25 

conveyance,   of.   Mayor  shall   sign  and  acknowledge (34)  15 

drafted,  shall  be,  by  City  Attorney (86)  25 

duplicate,  shall  be  executed  in,  and  signed  by  Mayor.  (33,  86)  15-25 

extension  of  time   on,   allowed   when (86)  25 


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Contracts,  under  (Cont.)                                                    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

fuel,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

fund,  must  specify,  payable  out  of   !..!*.!! (27(19)  9 

gas,    for,    conditions   of (25)  7 

inundation,  to  prevent,  may  be  made  how (82)  23 

lighting,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

materials,  for  public  works,  for,  conditions  of (82)  23 

non-performance   of,   penalty   for (86)  25 

notice  of  award  of,  shall  be  posted (84)  24 

objections  of  Mayor  to,  statement  of (26)  7 

officers   interested   in,   shall   be   void (255)  45 

performance  of.  Mayor  shall  see  to (36)  15 

Police  and  Fire  Department,  concerning,  controlled  by 

Board  of   Trustees   when (241)  44 

printing,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

prisoners,  for  maintenance  of,  conditions  of (25)  7 

publication  of  ordinances,  etc.,  need  not  be  advertised 

for  (82)  23 

public  printing  need  not  be  advertised,  for (82)  23 

public  works,  for  materials  for,  conditions  of (82)  23 

repairs,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

signature  of  Mayor  to,   not  required   when (26)  7 

sprinkling,   for,   conditions   of (25)  7 

stationery,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

supplies,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

sureties  upon  bonds  for,  qualifications  of (86)  25 

valid,  when  (26)  7 

validity  of.  City  Attorney  shall  pass  upon   (56)  21 

veto   of,   conditions   of (26)  7 

water,  for,  conditions  of (25)  7 

Coupons  on  bonds  under,  see  Bonds. 

Criminal   actions   authorized   by,   name   brought  in (27(35)  12 

Criminal  action  for  license,  license  deemed  not  procured 

in,    when    (45)  19 

Custodian  of  City  books,  records,  archives,  etc.,  City  Clerk 

shall    be,    under (41)  16 

Dairies,  Board  of  Trustees  may  provide  for  inspection 

of,    under    (27(41)  13 

Damages, 

City   of   Fresno   is   not    liable    for,    from    defective 

streets,   etc (5)  2 

liability  for,  under,  who  has (5)  2 

officers   liable   for,   under,    when (5)  2 

Superintendent  of  Streets  liable  for,  under,  when (5)  2 

sureties   liable  for,   under,   when (5)  2 

Deaths,  statistics,  concerning,  under  (163)  31 

Debts,  paying  illegal,  under  (256)  46 

Deeds,  Mayor  shall  sign  and  execute,  under (34)  15 

Defalcations,  Mayor  shall  search  out,  under (31)  14 

Definitions  of  words  under (252)  45 

Demands  are  barred  when  under (42)  17 

Demands,  City  Clerk  shall  number,  date,  file,  audit,  and 

give  fund  from  which  payable  under  (41)  16 

Demands  may  be  sued  for,  when,  under (42)  17 

Demands,  paying  illegal,  under (258)  46 

Demands,  shall  be  signed,  itemized,  dated  and  verified, 

when (42)  17 


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Demands,  shall  not  be  allowed  unless  presented  in  one 

year,   under    (42)  17 

Demands  shall  not  be  paid  under,     without     deducting 

claimant's    debts    (42)  IS 

Deputies,  certain  officers  may  appoint,  under (281)  49 

Diseases,  persons  from  households  affected  with  certain, 

excluded  from  schools   under (168)  32 

Drainage   under    (87)  2& 

Drainage  under,  foul,  controlled  by  Board  of  Health (162)  31 

Drains,  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  enforce  laws  con- 
cerning,  under    (47)  19 

Drains,  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  keep  register  of, 

under   (48)  20 

Duties  of  City  Clerk  under,  may  be  increased (43)  18 

Duties  of  City  Engineer  under,  may  be  increased (55)  21 

Duties  of  employees  may  be  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees, 

under   (27(34)  12 

Duties  of  Mayor  under,  may  be  increased (40)  16 

Duties  of  Superintendent  of  Streets  under,  may  be  increased  (48)  20 

Educational  Department  under,  see  Board  of  Education. 
Election,  under. 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  control (27(14)  & 

bonded  indebteaness,  for,  see  Bonded  Indebtedness. 

candidates  at,  shall  be  designated  as  independent (205)  39 

canvassed  by  Board  of  Trustees,  etc (201,  205)  38-39 

canvass  of  returns  of,  made  when (201)  38 

canvass  of  returns  of,  postponed  when   (201)  38 

certificate  of,  issued  when  (202)  38 

date   of    (200)  38 

declaration  of  result  of,  made  when (202)  38 

independent  candidates  at,  all  shall  be (205)  39 

laws  governing  (205)  38 

nomination  for,  made  how (205)  39 

officers  elected  at,  length  of  term  of (203)  38 

officers  elected  at,  term  of,  begins  when (203)  38 

officers  of  City,  for,  held  when (200)  38 

party  name  shall  not  appear  on  ballot  at (205)  39 

public  utility,  to  acquire,  see  Public  Utilities. 

recall,   how   instituted    (282)  49 

recall,   proceedings,   on    (282)  49 

state  laws  govern,  where  applicable (205)  38 

times  of (200)  38 

vacancy,  not  necessary  to  fill (204)  38 

voters,  qualified,  only,  may  vote  at (200)  38 

Elective  officers  under.  Mayor  may  suspend  when (36)  15 

Electric  light  wires,  installation  of,  control  of,  under.  .(27(27,  29)  10-11 

Electric  wires,  installation  of,  control  of,  under (27(27,  29)  10-11 

Employee   not   permitted   to   be  interested   in   contracts 

with,  sales  to,  or  purchases  from  City,  under (255)  45 

Employee  not  permitted  to  engage  in  politics  under (250)  44 

Employees,  Board  of  Trustees  may  fix  duties  of,  under. .  (27(34)  12 
Employees,  bribery  by,  shall    forfeit    and  disqualify  for 

office   under    (256)  45 

Employees,  removal  of  for  certain  causes,  under. .  (250,  255,  256)  44-45 

Engines,  steam,  etc.,  control  of  under (27(27)  10 

Executive   officer,   Mayor   is,   under (30)  14 


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Exits  to  buildings,  control  of,  under (27(28)  10 

Fees,  Board  of  Trustees  may  require  payment  to  City 

Treasurer   under    (27(34)  12 

Fees  of  officers  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees  under (27(34)  12 

Fees,  witness  for  City  shall  not  receive,  in  advance (45)  19 

Filling  of  lots  to  prevent  stagnant  water  required (27(33)  12 

Finances  of  City,  City  Clerk  shall  render  accounts  of, 

under   (42)  17 

Fines  for  violating,  or  ordinances.  Police  Court  has  juris- 
diction of    (62)  22 

Fines  for    violating,  or  ordinances,  Police  Court  pays  to 

Treasurer   (69)  22 

Fines  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees  under (27(35)  12 

Fire  Department  under,  see  Police  and  Fire  Dept. 

Fiscal   year   under (261)  46 

Flagmen,  railways  may  be  required  to  have,  under (27(29)  11 

Food  inspector,  see  City  Physician. 

Forfeited  to  City  under,  Checks  deposited  are,  when (84)  24 

Forfeitures  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees  under (27(35)  12 

Forfeitures  under.  Police  Court  has  jurisdiction  of,  when. ...  (62)  22 
Franchise,  under, 

advertise  sale  of,  must  (27(31)  11 

fare  on  street  railways  having,  not  to  exceed  5  cents.  .(27(31)  12 

forfeited    under    (264)  46 

granted  by  Board  of  Trustees,  how . .  (19)  6 

gross  receipts,  3%  to  be  paid  to  City,  under (27(31)  12 

ofiBcer  or  employee  of  City  shall  not  be  interested  in.. (255)  45 

public  service  for,  conditions  of  granting (27(31)  11 

rail  on  street  railway  having,  kind  required (27(31)  12 

renewal  of    (19)  6 

street  railroads,  for,  term  and  conditions  of  grant.  (27(30-31)  11 

tracks,  for  elevated  or  surface,  conditions  of  granting.  (27(30)  11 

Funds,  City  Clerk  shall  apportion,  under   (41)  16 

Funds,  City  Clerk  shall  render  monthly  account  of,  under.. (42)  17 
Funds,  under. 

Board  of  Health  expenses  paid  out  of  General (164)  31 

Board  of  Trustees  may  establish  new (112)  27 

Bond,    established    (112)  27 

Bond,  money  of,  shall  not  be  used  for  other  purposes. .  (112)  27 

City  Clerk  shall  order  transfer  of  money  in,  when (112)  28 

Fire,    established    (112)  27 

General,   established    (112)  27 

General,  unidentified   sums  apportioned  to (112)  27 

Library,  see  Library. 

Library,   established    (112)  27 

loan  may  be  made  from  General,  to  another,  and  repaid.  (112)  2& 
money  in,  except  in  bond,  park  and  library,  transfer- 
red at  end  of  year  to  General (112)  28 

Park,    established    (112)  27 

Police,  established  (112)  27 

Public   light,  established (112)  27 

Sewer,    established    (112)  27 

transfer  of  money   from   one,   to   another,   unlawful.  ..(112)  27 
transferred,  moneys  in,  except  in  bond,   park,    and 

library,  shall  be,  to  General (112)  28 

Treasurer   shall   transfer   money   in,    when (112)  2S 


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Gas,  City  may  own  its  own,  plant,  under ^^^ Ja?|  It 

Gas  works  are  public  utility  under   (91)  26 

Grading  of  alleys  and  streets  under  control  of  Board  of 

Trustees  under   • •  •  •  •  ;'J^'^i^J  ^° 

Grading  of  lots  to  prevent  stagnant  water  may  be  under  (27(33)  12 

Grass  on  lots,  owner  may  be  required  under,  to  remove.  .(27(33)  12 
Health  department  under,  managament  of,  is  in  Board  of 

Health   (160)  Sa 

Health  Officer,  under. 
See  Officers. 
^Gp  Offi.ces 

appointed  by  Board  of  Health,  shall  be (165)  31 

certificate  by,  that  person  is  not  longer  in  danger 

from  contagion,  entitles  to  admission  to  schools. .  (168)  32 

City  Physician,  as,  see  City  Physician. 

City    Physician    shall    be (165)  31 

disease,  place   where   contagious   reported    to   exist, 

shall  visit  and  quarantine (169)  32 

diseases,  shall  report  to   Superintendent  of  Schools 
names  and  residences  of  persons  affected  with 

contagious   or   infectious (168)  32 

duties  of,  prescribed  by  Board  of  Health   (173)  32 

guard  over  house  with  smallpox,  may  place (170)  32 

oaths,    may    administer,  on  matters  connected  with 

Health  Department   (174)  32 

police  officer,  shall  have  powers  of (165)  31 

public   buildings,   shall   visit   and   examine    sanitary 

condition  of,  at  least  once  quarterly (167)  32 

qualifications  of    (165)  31 

quarantine  when  established  by (169,170)  32 

school  houses,  shall  visit  and  examine  sanitary  con- 
dition of,  at  least  once  quarterly (167)  32 

smallpox,    how   quarantined    by    (170)  32 

smallpox  patient,  may   remove,  to   smallpox  hospital..  (170)  32 

vaccinate  free,  shall,  all  person  applying  to  him (172)  32 

High  School,  under (132)  30 

High  School  under,  controlled  by  Board  of  Education (132)  30 

High  School  under,  laws  governing (132)  30 

High  School  under,  taxes  for (132)  30 

Highways,  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  enforce  laws 

concerning,  under (47)  19 

Hours  of  office  under (275)  48 

Imprisonment  as  a  punishment,  limit  of,  under (27(35)  12 

Inspector  of  Food,  see  City  Physician. 
Inspector  of  Plumbing,  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 
Inspector  of  Sanitation,  see  Sanitary  Inspector, 

Index,  City  Clerk  shall,  all  books  in  his  office (41)  16 

Index,  City  Engineer  shall,  all  books  in  his  office (55)  21 

Initiative  and  referendum  ordinance,  proceedings  as  to, 

under   (277,  278,  297,  280)        48-49 

Inspection  of  dairies,  etc.,  Board  of  Trustees  may  provide 

for,    under    (27(41)  13 

Interments,  permits  for (165)  31 

Jail,  may  use  county,  under (27(24)  10 

Judge  of  Police  Court  under,  who  may  be (66)  22 


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Judge,  Police  Court  shall  liave  one,  under (61)  22 

Judicial  notice  shall  be  taken  of  acts  of  Board  of  Trus- 
tees under    (271)  47 

Judicial  department  under,  see  Police  Court (60)  22 

Jurisdiction   of   Police   Court   under (62,    63)  22 

Justice  of  Peace  may  preside  in  Police  Court  under (66)  22 

Laws  applicable  to  Police  Court  same  as  to  Justice's  Court 

under    (65)  22 

Laws  prior  to,  certain,  continued  in  force (274)  48 

Laws  when  to  be  drafted  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Legal  papers  when  to  be  drafted  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Legislative  power  under,  see  Board  of  Trustees,  ante (10)  4 

Levees,  construction  and  maintenance  of,   under (87)  25 

Levees,  duties  of  Superintendent  of  Street  in  relation  to, 

under (47)  19 

Levees,  emergency  construction  of,  under (82)  23 

Levees  for  prevention  of  overflow  by  water  under (27(39)  13 

Liability  to  amount  of  $300,  under  ordinance  recoverable 

in  Police  Court  under (62(2)  22 

Library  Trustees  under,  see  Library. 
Library,  under. 

Trustees  of,  see  Officers. 

Trustees  of,  see  Offices.                                          . .   . . 
Board    of    Free    Library    Trustees   shall    have   con- 
trol  of    (180)  34 

Board   of  Trustees   shall   approve    appointment    of. 

Trustees    (180)  34 

books  belonging  to,  control  of (184)  34 

control  of,  who  shall  have (180)  34 

debts  of,  paid  from  "Library  Fund,"  when (186)  35 

demands  for,  paid  from  "Library  Fund,"  when (186)  35 

employees   in,   hired   by,   trustees    (185)  35 

employes  in,  salaries  of,  fixed  by,  trustees (185)  35 

expenses  of,  paid  from  "Library  Fund,"  when (186)  35 

financial  report  of.  Secretary  shall  make (187)  35 

fund   for,   drawn  upon  when,  only (182)  34 

fund   for,  known  as   "Library  Fund" (182)  34 

fund  for,  money  from  all  sources  paid  into (182)  34 

injuries  to  property  of,  punishment  for (188)  35 

leasing  property  for,  taxes  raised  for (181)  34 

librarian  of,  employed  by  trustees (185)  35 

magazines  belonging  to,  control  of (184)  34 

management  of,  who  shall  have (180)  34 

Mayor  shall  appoint  board  of  Trustees  for (180)  34 

meetings   of   trustees   of (184)  34 

ordinances  shall  be  passed  to  protect (188)  35 

penalties  for  violations  of  rules  of,  shall  be  made (188)  35 

property   acquired   for,   belongs   to   City (183)  34 

property  acquired  for,  under  control  of  trustees (184)  34 

qualifications   of   trustees   of (180)  34 

quorum  of  meetings  of  trustees  of,  what (184)  34 

report  of  conditions  of,  trustees  shall  make,  when (187)  35 

rules  of,  made  by  trustees (185)  35 

salary  of  trustee  of,  nothing (180)  34 

Secretary  of  Trustees  of,  powers  and  duties  of (184,  185)  34-35 

Secretary  of  trustees  of,  salary  of  (180)  34 


xxxii  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

I^ibrary,   under   (Cont.)                                                      (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

seal  for,  trustees  shall  adopt (184)  34 

taxes  for,  maximum  5  cents (181)  34 

taxes  for,  minimum  3  cents (181)  34 

taxes  for,  purposes  for  which  levied (181)  34 

trustees  of,  have  honorary  position (180)  34 

trustees  of,  number  of (180)  34 

trustees  of,  powers  and  duties  of  (184,  185)  34-35 

trustees  of,  shall  adopt  a  seal (184)  34 

trustees  of,  shall  elect  a  member  as  president (184)  34 

trustees  of,  shall  elect  a  member  as  secretary (184)  34 

trustees  of,  shall  meet  when (184)  34 

trustees  shall  report  condition  of,  when (187)  35 

Tustees  of,  special  meetings  of (266)  47 

Trustees  of,  special  meetings  of,  how  called (266)  47 

Trustees  of,  special  meetings  of,  subjects  considered  at.  (266)  47 

trustee  of,  terra  of  office (180)  34 

trustee  of,  who  is  eligible (180)  34 

License  Collector,  under, 

affidavit  for  attachment,  shall  make,   for  failure  to 

pay    license    (45)  18 

appointed  by  Mayor,  upon  approval  of  Board  of  Trustees.  (44)  18 
attached,  property  which  may  be,  on  failure  to  pro- 
cure a  license (46)  19 

bond  of,  amount  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees (44)  18 

delinquent  license  reported  by,  to  City  Attorney (45)  18 

duties  of    (44)  18 

fees  of,  for  prosecuting  delinquent  license  case (45)  18 

license  issued  by,  used  as  evidence  when (45)  19 

license,  shall  report  delinquent,  to  City  Attorney (45)  18 

license  taxes,  shall  collect   (44)  18 

misdemeanor  not  to   procure  license   from    (45)  19 

money  collected  by,   delivered   to.   Treasurer (44)  18 

Licenses  to  be  countersigned  and  delivered  by  City  Clerk, 

under (41)  16 

License    taxes,    apportionment   of    (112)  27 

License  taxes  may  be  imposed  and  collected  under (27(9,  17)  8-9 

License,  under, 

affidavit  for  attachment  for  failure  to  pay,  made  by 

License  Collector   (45)  18 

attachment  may  issue  against  certain   property  for 

failure  to  pay    (46)  19 

attachment  may  issue  for  not  procuring (45)  18 

collected  by  License  Collector (44)  18 

collected  by  License  Collector,  paid  to  Treasurer (44)  18 

Misdemeanor  not   to    procure (45)  19 

penalty  of  $5.00  added  to,  if  not  paid  within  5  days (45)  18 

procured,  deemed  not,  in  suit  for  license,  when (45)  19 

property  enumerated  which  may  be  attached  for  fail- 
ure  to   pay (46)  19 

punishment  for  not  procuring (45)  19 

Lien,  cost  of  filling  lots  may  be  made,  on,  under (27(33)  12 

Light,  city  may  supply,  under   (27(23)  10 

Light,   provisions   for,    under (27(23)  10 

Light  works  are  public  utility  under (91)  26 

Litigation  of  City  conducted  by  whom  under (56)  21 

Litigation   of   City   controlled   by   Mavor   and   Board   of 

Trustees  under   ' (56)  21 


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Lots,  cost  of  filling,  may  be  made  lien  on,  under (27(33)  12 

Malfeasance  in  office,  suspension  for,  under (36)  15 

Maps,  City  Engineer  shall  keep,  in  his  oflSce,  under (55)  21 

Market  may  be  established  and  regulated  under (27(13)  9 

"Materials  and  supplies",  definition  of,  under  . . . , (82)  23 

Materials  for  public  works,  furnished  under  written  con- 
tract,   when    (82)  23 

Mayor,  under, 

age   of (30)  14 

absence  of,  who  presides (37)  15 

appoint  oflficers,  shall,  upon  approval  of  Board (38)  16 

appraiser  for  City,  shall  be,  when (27(4)  7 

attorney,   may   employ,    when (27(36)  12 

auditing  of  books  and  records,  must  require  annual. ..  (31(3)  14 

Board  of  Trustees,  can  not  remove  from  office (262)  46 

Board  of  Trustees,  vacancy  in.  Mayor  shall  fill (11)  5 

bond  of,  amount  of (214)  40 

bond  of,  approved  by  Board  of  Trustees (211)  39 

bond  of,  filed  where (216)  40 

bond  of  Plumbing  Inspector,  shall  approve    (175)  33 

bonds  of  City  signed  by (123)  29 

books  of  City  open  to  inspection  of,  at  all  times (31)  14 

breaches  of  contracts  shall  be  reported  to,  by  ofllcers.  .(268)  47 

bribery  by,  forfeits  office (256)  45 

candidate,  shall  be,  when,  at  recall  election (281)  50 

cash  of  City,  shall  count  monthly (35)  15 

contract,  becoming  interested  in,  forfeits  office (255)  45 

contracts  of  City,  action  of,  on (26)  7 

contracts  of  City  submitted  to,  when (26)  7 

contracts,  shall  see  that  all,  are  faithfully  performed. ..  (36)  15 

contracts,   shall   sign   all (33)  15 

conveyances,  shall  sign  and  acknowledge (34)  15 

defalcations   to   be   reported   by (31)  14 

demand,  is  liable  if  he  authorizes  payment  of  unlawful. (268)  47 

disability  of,  who  presides (37)  15 

donation,   accepting,   forfeits  ofiice   when (257)  46 

duties  of,  enumerated    (30  to  40)  14-16 

.  duties  of,  may  be  increased  by  law (40)  16 

elector  of   City,   shall   be    (267)  47 

employes  of  City  can  be  removed  by,  when (262)  46 

employe,  must  notify  Trustees  on  removal  of (263)  46 

executive  officer  of  City,  is (30)  14 

fund,  secret,  may  have (27(40)  13 

gratuity,    accepting,   forfeits    office   when (257)  46 

hours  of  ofl^ce  of (275)  48 

laws,  must  see  to  enforcement  of (31(2)  14 

Library   Trustees,   shall    appoint    with    consent    of 

Board   of   Trustees    (180)  34 

malfeasance  in  office  by,  forfeits  office (260)  46 

militia,  may  call,  for  aid  of,  when (31(5)  15 

money,  accepting,  forfeits  office  when (257)  46 

money,   must  keep   account  of  collections   and   dis- 
bursements of   (31)  14 

oath  of,   contents  of (272)  48 

oath,  shall  have  power  to  administer,  when,  under (15)  5 

objections  to  ordinances,  shall  state  in  writing (20)  6 


xxxiv  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Mayor,  under   (Cont.)                                                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

office  hours  of (275)  48 

office,  shall  not  hold  any  other (39)  16 

officers  of  City  except  trustees  can  be  removed  by 

when (262)  46 

officer,  may  remove,  for  malfeasance,  when (31(3)  14 

officer,  may  suspend,  when (31(3)  14 

officer,  must  notify  Trustees  on  removal  of (263)  46 

officer   removed   by,    proceedings    on (262)  46 

officers,  must  watch  conduct  of (31)  14 

officers,  shall  appoint,  upon  approval  of  Board (38)  16 

officers,  shall  have  supervision  over  all  City (36)  15 

ordinance  passed  by  initiative  and  referendum  need 

not  to  be  signed  by   (280)  49 

ordinances  referred  to,  action  on (20)  6 

ordinances,  veto  of,  by (20)  6 

Park  Commission,  is  ex-officio  a  member  of (191)  36 

Park  Commission,  is  ex-officio  president  of (192)  36 

Police  and  Fire  Commission,  is  ex-officio  president  of...  (231)  42 

police  force,  shall  command,  when (31(5)  14 

preside,  shall,  at  all  meetings  of  Board  of  Trustees, 

under   (14)  5 

powers  of,   enumerated (30  to  40)  14-16 

presides  over  meetings  of  Board  of  Trustees (32)  15 

prosecution  of  defaulters,  shall  institute (31)  14 

pro  tem  shall  preside  in  absence  of  Mayor (37)  15 

public   order,   shall   preserve (31(5)  14 

recalled,  may  be,  how (282)  49 

recommend,  shall,  needful  measures (31(1)  14 

records  of  City  open  to  inspection  of,  at  all  times (31)  14 

report,  written,  shall  make,  when (31(1)  14 

residence   of,   required (267)  41 

riots,  shall  suppress (31(5)  14 

salary  of,  amount  and  payment  of (221)  40 

salary,  shall  not  have,  increased (39)  16 

Superintendent  of   Streets,   shall   appoint,   upon   ap- 
proval of  Board  of  Trustees (47)  19 

supervision  over  all  departments,  shall  have (31(4)  14 

suspend  officers,  may,   when (36)  15 

vacancies,  may  fill   when (36)  15 

vacancy  in  board  of  trustees  filled  by (11)  5 

vacancy  in  office  of,  filled  how (37)  15 

violation  of  contracts  shall  be  reported  to,   by  of- 
ficers   (268)  47 

votes  with  Board  of  Trustees,  when (32)  15 

warrants,  shall  sign  all (33)  15 

Meats,  licensing,  inspecting,  regulating  sale  of,  etc.,  under.  (27(41)  13 

Meetings  of  Board  of  Trustees,  held  when,  under (12,  13)  5 

Message  of  Mayor  to  Board  of  Trustees  under (31(1)  14 

Military  aid,  when  Mayor  shall  call  for,  under (31(5)  15 

Milk,  licensing,  inspecting,  regulating  sale,  etc.,  of  under.  .(27(41)  13 

Misconduct  of  officers  to  be  reported  by  Mayor  under (31)  14 

Misdemeanor   to    do   business   without   license,   under (45)  19 

Misdemeanor,  violation  of  ordinances  is,  under (27(35)  12 

Money,  manner  of  deposit  of  City,  under (41)  16 

Moneys  collected  by  Police  Judge,  when  to  be  paid  into 

City   Treasury    under (69)  22 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xxxv 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Moneys  from  license  and  other  taxes,  apportionment  of, 

under (112)  27 

Moneys,  public,  apportionment  of,  under (41)  16 

Morgue  may  be  maintained,  under (27(11)  9 

Mortality  statistics  kept  by  Board  of  Health  under (163)  31 

Mortgaged,  property  of  City,  can  not  be,  under (27(4)  7 

Neglect  of  duty  by  officers  reported  by  Mayor,  under (31)     '""^  14 

Neglect  of  duty  by  officers,   suspension  for,   under (36)  15 

Nomination  of  certain  officers  by  Mayor  under (38)  16 

Nomination  of  certain  officers  not  to  be  suggested  by 

Board  of  Trustees  under (38)  16 

Notice  of  application  for  certain   franchises   published 

under    (27(30)  11 

Notice  of  bids   for  public   work,   posted   and  published 

when,  under  (82)  23 

Notices,  contracts  for  publication  of,  how  made,  under (82)  23 

Nuisances,  regulation  and  prevention  of,  under (27(6,  7,  8)  8 

Oath,  administration  of,  by  certain  officers  under (15,  281)  5,49 

Oath,  administration  of,  by  City  Clerk,  under (43)  17 

Oath  of  office  under (272)  48 

Obstructions,  streets  and  sidewalks  required  to  be  kept 

free  from,  under (27(33)  12 

Office  under,  forfeited  by  certain  acts  . .  (250,  253,  255,  256,  257)  44-46 

appointee  to,  how  removed (27(1)  7 

appointive,  shall  be  divided  equally  between  political 

parties (276)  48 

appointment  to,  shall  not  be  based  on  political  ground.  .(276)  48 

books  of,  open  to  public  inspection,  when (259)  46 

bribery  shall  forfeit  and  disqualify  for  holding.  ..(256,  257)  45-46 

candidate  for,  officer  holding  shall  be  on  recall (282)  50 

created  by  Board  of  Trustees,  certain,  when  (225)  41 

hours   of    (275)  48 

oath  of,  shall  be  taken  before  entering  upon (272)  48 

public,  records  of,  shall  be,  see  Various  officers. 

recall  from,  manner  of (282)  49 

records  of,  certified  copies  of,  shall  be  made  when (259)  46 

records  of,  open  to  public  inspection  when (259)  46 

Officers,  under, 

absent,  shall  not  be  from  City  more  than  60  days  or 

without  consent  of  Mayor (253)  45 

appointive,  removal  of,  by  Mayor (263)  46 

appointment  of,  shall  not  be  based  on  political  grounds.  (276)  48 

appointment  of,  to  discharge  duties  of  suspended (262)  46 

auditing  of  accounts  of (27(16-19)  9 

bonds  may  be  required  of  appointive (215)  40 

bonds  of,  additional,  may  be  required  (211)  39 

bonds   of,  amounts   of (211)  39 

bonds  of,  approved  by  whom (211)  39 

bonds,  official,  failure  to  give,  forfeits  office (213)  39 

bonds  of,  filed  where (216)  40 

bonds  of,  filed  with  County  Recorder,  when (216)  40 

bonds  of,  payable  to  whom   (211)  39 

bonds  of,  kind  of,  required (210)  39 

bonds  of,  premiums  on,  shall  be  paid  how (210)  39 

breaches  of  contracts,  shall  report! (268)  47 


xxxvi  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Officers,  under   (Cont.)                                                      (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
bribe,  receiving,  by,  forfeits  and  disqualifies  for  hold- 
ing office   (257)  46 

bribery  by,  forfeits  and  disqualifies  for  holding  office.. (256)  45 

candidate,  shall  be  at  recall  election (282)  50 

Charter,  under,  mean  officers  of  City  of  Fresno (252)  45 

claims  of,  against  City  when  not  allowed (42)  18 

compensation  of,  amounts  of (220,  221)  40 

contracts  with  City,  shall  not  be  interested  in (255)  45 

crimes,  certain,  render  ineligible  for (260)  46 

damages,   liable   for,  when (5)  5 

deputies,  certain,  may  appoint,  without  salary  when.. (281)  49 

deputies  of,  acts  of  valid (281)  49 

deputies  of,  liable  on  bonds  for (281)  49 

duties  of,  generally (223)  41 

duties  of,  may  be  increased (223)  41 

election  of  certain (200,  205)  38 

eligible  for,  certain  persons  are  not (260)  46 

funds  for  political  purposes,  shall  not  solicit (250)  44 

hours  of  office  of (275)  48 

license  suits,  shall  not  charge  City  for  services  in (45)  18 

merchandise,  for  inspection,  etc.,  of,  appointment  of.. (27(8)  8 
money,   certain,   required  to   make   monthly   reports 

concerning    (269)  47 

names   of,   regular (212)  39 

National  Guard,  may  be  member  of (250)  44 

Notary  Public,  may  be (250)  44 

nomination  of  certain,  by  Mayor  to  be  approved  by 

Board  of  Trustees (38)  16 

nomination  of  certain,  not  to  be  suggested  by  Board 

of  Trustees  (38)  16 

oath  of  (272)  48 

oaths,  certain,  may  administer (281)  49 

office   of   certain,    abolished (224)  41 

office  of  certain,  may  be  created (225)  41 

office  of,  vacant  when (213)  39 

office,  removed  from,  for  failure  to  make  certain  reports.  (268)  47 

office,  shall  not  hold  other,  except  certain (250)  44 

payment,  unauthorized,  shall  be  liable  to  City  indi- 
vidually and  on  his  bond,    if   made  or  approved 

by (258)  46 

IK)litical  parties,  appointive,  shall  be  divided  equally 

among (276)  48 

politics,  shall  not  be  worker  or  active  in  partisan (250)  44 

premium   on  bond   of,   rate  allowed (210,   211)  39 

purchase  from  City,  shall  not  make (255)  45 

recalled,  may  be  how (282)  49 

recall   of,   manner  of    (282)  49 

regular,  names  of (212)  39 

removal  of  appointive  by  Mayor (263)  46 

removal  of,   causes   for (31(3)  14 

removal  of  certain,  causes  for (250,  253,  255,  256,  257)  44-45-46 

removal  of  certain  elective,  by  Board  of  Trustees (262)  46 

removal  from  office  for  failure  to  make  certain  reports. (268)  47 

reports,  monthly,  financial,  required  of  certain (269)  47 

salary  of    (220,   221)  40 

salary  of,  payable  in  installments (220)  40 

sell,  shall  not  to  City (255)  45 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xxxvii 

Officers,  under   (Cont.)                                                      (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

supervision  over,  by  Mayor (31,  36)  14-15 

suspended,  certain  electives  may  be,  by  Mayor (262)  46 

suspension  of,  causes  for (31(3)  14 

suspension  of,  for  malfeasance (36)  15 

terms  of,  begin  and  end  when (203)  38 

violations  of  ordinances  and  contracts,  shall  report (268)  47 

Official  misconduct  reported  by  Mayor  under (31)  14 

Opinions  required  to  be  given  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Ordinances,  under,  see  Bonds,  Public  Utilities. 

adopted,  how   (17)  6 

amended  how (16)  5 

bond  election  called  by,  how (19)  6 

codification  and  publication  of (28)  13 

contracts  for  publication  of,  how  made (82)  23 

drafted,  shall  be  by  City  Attorney  when (56)  21 

effect,  shall  take,  when (22)  6 

elections,  calling  by (19)  6 

enacted,   what,   may  be (27(2)  7 

enacting  clause  of (24)  7 

enforce,  Mayor  shall (31  (2)  14 

franchises,   passage  of,   granting (19)  6 

franchises  shall  be  granted  by (19)   (27(30,  31)     6-11-12 

initiative  and  referendum,  passage  of,  by.... (277  to  280)  48-49 

legislation   shall   be   by (19)  6 

obligations  under,   recovered   where (62 (2)  22 

passed,  within  what  time (19)  6 

pleading  of  (271)  47 

proof    of    (271)  47 

prior  to  Charter,  certain,  continued  in  force (274)  48 

prosecutions  for  violations  of,  by  City  Attorney (56)  21 

publication  of  (19,  28)  6-13 

punishment  for  violation  of (27(35)  12 

record  of,  kept  by  City  Clerk (41)  16 

submitted,  shall  be  to  Mayor  when  passed (20)  6 

title  of   (17)  6 

vetoed  by  Mayor,  action  of  Board  on (20)  6 

violations  of,  prosecuted  by  City  Attorney (56)  21 

violations  of,  punishment  for (27(35)  12 

votes  required  to  pass,  number  of (13)  5 

Parks,  under, 

bequests   for.   Commissioners   may  accept    .(196)  37 

Board  of  Park  Commissioners  for,  number  of (190)  36 

Board  of  Park  Commissioners,  shall  have  control  of...  (190)  36 

bonds  which  may  be  bought  with  endowment  for (196)  37 

Commissioners  may  work  prisoners  in (195)  37 

Commissioners  of,  see  Officers. 

Commissioners  of,  see  Offices. 

Commissioners  of,  appointed  by  Mayor  and  Board  of 

Trustees (191)  36 

Commissioners  of,  Mayor  is  President  of (192)  36 

Commissioners  of,  powers  and  duties  of (193)  36 

Commissioners  of,  shall  adopt  rules  of  procedure (192)  36 

Commissioners  of,  shall  elect  a  secretary (192)  36 

Commissioners  of,  shall  not  receive  pay (192)  36 

Commissioners  of,  special  meetings  of (266)  47 

Commissioners  of,  special  meetings  of,  how  called (266)  47 


xxxviil  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Parks,  under   (Cont)                                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Ck)mmissioners  of,  special  meetings  of,  subjects  con- 
sidered   at    (266)  47 

Commissioners  of,  term  of  office (191)  36 

control  of,  who  has (190)  36 

debts  for,  limit  allowed  annually (198)  37 

donations  for.  Commissioners  may  accept (196)  37 

employes  of,'  bonds  for,  required  when (193)  36 

employes  of,  Commissioners  shall  engage (193)  36 

employes  of,   powers  and  duties  of,   prescribed  by 

Commissioners (193)  36 

endowment  for,  how  created  from  gifts (196)  37 

equipment  of   (196)  37 

expense  of,  limit  allowed  annually (198)  37 

expenses  of,  payment  of (193)  36 

funds  for,  expenses  paid  from (193)  36 

gifts  for.  Commissioners  may  accept (196)  37 

improved,  shall  be  by  Commissioner (193)  36 

investment  of  endowment  for (196)  37 

land  for,  control  of (190)  36 

legacies  for.  Commissioners  may  accept (196)  37 

lease  of,  disposition  of  money  from (194)  37 

lease  of,  unimproved  parts  of,  permitted  when (194)  37 

management  of,  who  has (190)  36 

Mayor  and  City  Engineer  ex-officio  members  of  board 

of   Commissioners    of (191)  36 

meetings  of  Commissioners  of,  held  when (192)  36 

meetings  of  Commissioners  of,  quorum  of (192)  36 

moneys  donated  for,  deposited  in  Park  fund  when (196)  37 

money  from  lease  of,  placed  to  Park  fund (194)  37 

ordinances  shall  be  passed  to  protect (199)  38 

Park  Fund  for,  all  moneys  shall  be  paid  to (198)  37 

plans  for  improvement  of.  Commissioners  shall  make. .  .(193)  36 

police  power  of  City  extends  over  (199)  38 

prisoners  may  be  worked  in,  when (195)  37 

proceedings  of  Commissioners  of,  to  be  recorded (192)  36 

property  of,  control  of (190)  36 

report  of  Commissioners  for,  contents  of (197)  37 

report  of  Commissioners  for,  made  when (197)  37 

rules  for  control  of,  enforced  by  ordinance (199)  38 

rules  for  control  of,  established  by  Commissioners (193)  36 

Secretary  of  Commissioners  of,  keeps  books  of (192)  36 

Secretary   of  Commissioners  of,   salary   of (192)  36 

taxes  for,  amount  allowed  annually (198)  37 

taxes  for,  estimated  by  Commissioners (197)  37 

taxes  for,  paid  to  Park  Fund (198)  37 

warrants  against  fund  for,  drawn  how (193)  36 

Parks  may  be  maintained  under (27(10)  9 

Payment  of  warrant  for  unauthorized  claim  forbidden  under.  (42)  18 

Penalty  for  doing  business  without  licenses,  under (45)  19 

Penalty  for  violation  of,  and  of  ordinances  under (27(35)  12 

Penalty  of  $5.00  for  non-payment  of  license  tax  within  5 

days    after    due,    under (46)  19 

Penalty  to  amount  to  $300.00  under  ordinance  recover- 
able in  Police  Court  under (62(2)  22 

Penalties   for   violation  of  ordinances    prescribed    how 

„     under (27(35)  12 

Permit  for  building  granted  by  City  Engineer  under (52)  20 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xxxix 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Pipes,  control  of  lying  of,  under (27(29)  11 

Physicians,  statistical  forms  and  regulations  for,  provided 

by  Board  of  Health  under (163)  31 

Plans  and  specifications  filed  with  City  Engineer  under (55)  21 

Plans  and  specifications  of  buildings  to  be  examined  by 

City   Engineer   under (52)  20 

Plats  of,  City  Engineer  shall  keep  in  his  office,  under (55)  21 

Pleadings  in  Police  Court  same  as  Justice's  Court,  under.. (65)  22 

Plumbing  Inspector,  under. 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices. 

appointed,  shall  be  by  Board  of  Health (175)  32 

bond  of,  amount  of,  to  be  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees.  .(175)  33 
bond   of,   to   be   executed   to   City  and  approved   by 

Mayor (175)  33 

certificates  by,  of  proper  plumbing (178)  33 

corrections  in  plumbing  plans,  shall  give  notice  of (177)  33 

permits  for  plumbing  work  issued  by (177)  33 

plans  and  specifications  for  plumbing,  shall  examine 

(176,  177,  244)  33-44 

plumber,  shall  be  a  practical (175)  32 

plumbing,  permit  for  given  or  refused  by,  when (177)  33 

Plumbing,  plans  and  specifications  of,  examined  by 

(176,    177,    244)  33-44 

plumbing  work,  shall  examine (178)  33 

qualifications  of,  prescribed  by  Board  of  Health (175)  32 

records  of  plumbing  work,  shall  keep (176)  33 

reports  of,  to  Board  of  Health,  contents  of (179)  33 

reports,  shall  make  monthly,  to  Board  of  Health (179)  33 

salary  of,  to  be  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees (175)  33 

Sanitary  Inspector,  as,  see  Sanitary  Inspector. 

Sanitary  Inspector,  shall  be  ex-officio (175)  33 

Police,  Chief  of,  under,  see  Police  and  Fire  Department. 

Police  and  Fire  Department,  under, 

apparatus   for.    Commissioners   report   necessity   for. . .  (240)  43 

badges  for.  Commissioners  shall  establish (235)  43 

Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners  have  control  of.  (230)  42 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  order  work  and  materials  for.. (241)  44 

bond  of  Chief  of  Fire,  amount  and  filing  of (214,  216)  39-40 

bond  of  Chief  of  Police,  amount  and  filing  of (214,  216)  39-40 

books  of,  open  to  inspection  when (259)  46 

bonds  of  employees  of,  may  be  required (231)  42 

building  permit  issued  by  Chief  of  Fire,  when (244)  44 

buildings  shall  be  inspected  by  Chief  of  Fire,  when.. (244)  44 

Chief  of  Fire,  powers  and  duties  of (244)  44 

Chief    of   Fire,    salary   of (221)  40 

Chief  of  Fire,  shall  give  entire  time  to  office (222)  41 

Chief  of  Police,  salary  of (221)  40 

Chief  of  Police,  shall  give  entire  time  to  office (222)  41 

City   Clerk  is  secretary  of  Commissioners  of (231)  43 

claims  against,  proreedings  on  payments    (239)  43 

Commissioners  of,  appointed  by  Mayor  and  Trustees. . . .  (230)  42 
Commissioners  of,  may  consider  what  business  at  a 

special  meeting (232)  42 

Commissioners  of,  not  more  than  two  can  belong  to 

one  political  party (230)  42 

Commissioners  of,  powers  and  duties  of (235)  43 


xl  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Police   and   Fire  Department,   under   (Cont.)               (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Commissioners  of,  receive  no  salary (230)  42 

Commissioners  of,  report  quarterly  to  Board  of  Trus- 
tees   (238)  43 

Commissioners  of,  shall  adopt  rules  for  employes,.  (231,  235)  42-45 

Commissioners  of,  shall  adopt  rules  of  proceedings  (231,  235)  42-45 

Commissioners  of,  shall  hold  meetings,  when (232)  42 

Commissioners  of,  term  of  office  of (230)  42 

Compensation  of,   established  by  Board  of  Trustees.  .(234)  42 

demands  against,  proceedings  on  payment (239)  43 

duties    of    Commissioners    of (235)  43 

duties  of  members  of,  see  Oflacers. 

employes  appointed  and  removed  by  Commissioners  of.  (234)  42 

employes  removed  after  hearing  only (234,  235)  42-45 

executive  session  of  Commissioners  of,  may  be  held 

when (232)  42 

expenses  of.  Commissioners  must  make  annual  es- 
timate of  (237)  43 

expenses  of,  proceedings  on  payment (239)  43 

expenses  of,  which  Commissioners  may  order (241)  44 

Fire   Chief,   duties   and   powers   of   with   regard   to 

buildings   (244)  44 

firemen  appointed  and  removed  by  Commissioners  of. . .  (234)  42 
houses   and    supply    for,    Commissioners    report   ne- 
cessity  for    (240)  43 

houses  shall  be  inspected  by  Chief  of  Fire,  when (244)  44 

inspection  of  police,   record   permitted   when (259)  46 

materials   for,  ordered  by  Board  of   Trustees (241)  44 

Mayor  is  president  of  Commissioners  of (231)  42 

Mayor  may  vote  at  meeting  of  Commissioners  of,  when  (231)  42 

meetings  of  Commissioners  of,  held  when (232)  42 

meetings  of  Commissioners  of,  what  business  may  be 

transacted  at   special (232)  42 

members  of,  number  of (242,  243)  44 

members  of,  removal  from  office,  see  Officers, 
notices    by   Commissioners    of,    to   be   published   by 

secretary (233)  42 

number  of  members  of (242,  243)  44 

oath  of  members  of,  see  Officerg. 

office,  members  may  be  removed  from,  see  Officers. 

order   of    Commissioners   of,   three   votes   necessary 

to   pass    (232)  42 

order  of  Commissioners  of,  signed  by  President (233)  42 

orders  of  Commissioners  of,  to  be  recorded  at  length. .  (233)  42 

permit  for  building  issued  by  Chief  of  Fire,  when (244)  44 

policemen  appointed  and  removed  by   Commissioners 

of (23.4)  42 

power  of  Chief  of  Fire,  as  to  buildings (244)  44 

powers  of  Commissioners  of (235)  43 

president  of  Commissioners  of,  Mayor  is (231)  42 

property  of,  Commissioners  have  control  of (236)  43 

qualifications  of  Chiefs  of (267)  47 

quorum  of  Commissioners  of,  what  is (232)  42 

records  of,  open  to  inspection  when (259)  46 

records  of  Police,  not  subject  to  inspection,  when (259)  46 

regulation  of,  Commissioners   shall  have (231,  235)  42-43 

removal  of  members  from  office,  see  Officers. 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xU 

Police  and  Fire  Department,  under  (Cont.)                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

repair  of  apparatus  for,  CJommissioners  may  order, 

when (241)  44 

resolutions  of  Commissioners  of,  signed  by  President.  .(233)  42 
reports  of,  Commissioners  make  quarterly  to  Board 

of  Trustees  (238)  43 

resolution  of  Commissioners  of,  three  votes  neces- 
sary  to    pass (232)  42 

resolution  of  Commissioners  of,  to  be  recorded  at 

length  (233)  42 

rules  for,  and  employes  established  by  Commission.  (231,  235)  42-43 

salaries  of,  established  by  Board  of  Trustees (234)  42 

salary   of   Chief   of   Fire (221)  40 

salary  of  Chief  of  Police (221)  40 

salary  of  special  policemen  of (235)  44 

secretary  of  commissioners  of,  City  Clerk  is (231)  42 

secretary    of    Comniissioners   of,    to    keep   complete 

record  of  all  proceedings,  votes,  etc (233)  42 

secretary  of  Commissioners  of,  duties  of (233)  42 

special  policemen  of,  salary  of (235)  43 

specifications  for  buildings  to  be  inspected  by  Chief 

of    Fire    (244)  44 

taxes  for,  Commissioners  must  make  annual  estimate  of.  (237)  43 

trial,  employes  entitled  to,  before  removal  from... (234,  235)  42-43 

uniforms  for.  Commissioners  shall  establish (235)  43 

Police  Court,  under, 

actions,    pending,    tried    In (71)  22 

appeals   from,   procedure  applicable   in (65)  22 

appeals  from,  to  Superior  Court,  when (64)  22 

books,  etc.,  for,  Board  of  Trustees  shall  supply (68)  22 

business  of,  shall  be  open  for,  at  all  times (67)  22 

Chief  of  Police  shall  assign  police  officers  for (70)  22 

civil  jurisdiction  of,  limit  of (62,  63)  22 

collections  by,  paid  to  Treasurer  when (69)  22 

court  room  for.  Board  of  Trustees  shall  supply (68)  22 

created  by (60)  22 

fines  collected  by,  paid  to  Treasurer  when (69)  22 

judge   of,   qualifications   of (61)  22 

judge,   shall   have  one (61)  22 

judge  of,  who  may  be,  when  regular  is  disqualified (66)  22 

judicial  notice,  shall  take  of  acts  of  Board  of  Trustees. .  (271)  47 

jurisdiction  of   (62)  22 

jurisdiction  of,  co-ordinate  with  Justice's  Court,  when.. (63)  22 

jurisdiction  of,  exclusive  as  to  ordinances (62)  22 

justice  of  peace  may  preside  in,  when (66)  22 

police  officer  for,  Chief  of  Police  shall  assign (70)  22 

Police  Judge,  under,  see  "Officers,"  and  "Offices." 
Police  Judge,  under,  see  Police  Court. 

Police  Judge,  amount  and  payment  of  salary  of,  under (221)  40 

Police  Judge,  amount  of  bond  of,  under (214)  40 

Police  Judge,  bond  of,  filed  with  City  Clerk  (214)  40 

Police    Judge,    qualifications    of (267)  47 

Police,  Mayor  shall  command  when,  under (31(5)  14-15 

Police  officer  shall   attend  on  Police  Court,  under (70)  22 

Police  regulations,  under (27(38)  13 

Police  power  of  City  extended  over  parks,  under (199)  38 

Political  parties  shall  not  nominate  officers,  under (276)  48 


xlii  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

(Sec.(Subcl.)  Page 
Politics,  officer  or  employee  forbidden  by,  to  engage  in 

partisan (250)  44 

Posse  comitatus,  when  Mayor  shall  call  under (31(5)  14-15 

Posted,  list  of  persons  receiving  salaries  or  wages  shall 

be,  by  City  Clerk,  under (43)  18 

Pound  may  be  established  under (27(26)  10 

Powers,  general,  of  Board  of  Trustees,  under (27(37)  13 

Practice  in  Police  Court  same  as  in  Justice's  Court  under.. (65)  22 

President  pro  tern,  of  Board  of  Trustees,  duties  of,  under. . .  (37)  15 

President  pro  tern,  of  Board  of  Trustees  elected  how,  under.  (37)  15 

Presiding  officer  of  Board  of  Trustees,  Mayor  shall  be,  under.  (32)  15 

Printing,   contracts  for,  how  made  under (82)  23 

Printing,  contracts  for,  under,  not  to  be  more  than  one 

year    (25)  7 

Prison,  County  jail  used  as,  under _. (27(24)  10 

Prison  may  be  established  under (27(24)  10 

Prisoners,  City,  may  be  worked  in  parks   (195)  37 

Privy  not  permitted  on    premises    adjacent    to    lateral 

sewer  by  (270)  47 

Proceedings  in  Police  Court  same  as  in  Justice's  Court 

under (65)  22 

Proceedings  pending  in  City  Recorder's  Court  tried  in 

Police  Court,  under (71)  22 

Process  of  Police  Court,  service  of  by  Police  officer,  under..  (70)  22 
Prohibited,  certain  things  may  be  under,   by  Board  of 

Trustees (27(9)  8 

Property  attachable  in  suit  for  license  tax  under (46)  19 

Property  of  City,  under  custody  and  control  of  Board  of 

Trustees,   under    (80)  23 

Property,  taxes  leviable  on,  under (27(3)  7 

Proposals  for  contracts  under,  see  Contracts. 
Proposals  for  contracts,  under,  see  Public  Works. 

Prosecutions  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Prosecutions  for  violations  of  ordiances  to  be  in  Police 

Court,  under (62(1)  22 

Prosecution  of  actions  on  contracts  directed  by  Mayor, 

under (36)  15 

Prosecution  of  violation  of  ordinances,  manner  of,  under. .  (27(35)  12 

Publication,  contracts  for,  how  made,  under (82)  23 

Publication  for  sale  of   real  property  of   City  shall   be 

made  under    (27(4)  8 

Publication  of  notice  of  bond  election  under (120)  28 

Publication  of  ordinances,  under (28)  13 

Public  buildings  may  be  maintained  under (27(10)  9 

Public  concerts,   provisions   for,   under (27(40)  13 

Public    halls,    construction    of,    under (27(28)  10 

Public  improvements,  under  control  of  Board  of  Trus- 
tees,   under    (27(5)  8 

Public  order.  Mayor  shall  enforce,  under (31(5)  14 

Public  Printing  under,  contracts  for,    may  be  let  with- 
out advertising   (82)  23 

Public   scales,   provision   for,   under (27(8)  8 

Public  Utilities,  under 

acquired,  by  City,  shall  be,  when (90)  26 

Board  of  Trustees  may  call  election  for  acquisition  of, 

when    (92)  26 

bonds  of  City,  issuance  of,  in  payment  for!  !*.!!!!!.'!!!( 91)  26 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xliii 

Public  Utilities,  under   (Cont.)                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

construction  of,  estimate  of  cost  of (93)  26 

defined  (91)  26 

election  for  acquisition  of,  how  called (91)  26 

electric    light    works    are (91)  26 

estimate  of  cost  or  construction  of,  shall  be  made  when.  (93)  26 

gas  works  are (91)  26 

indebtedness,  limitation  on  amount  of,  for  acquisi- 
tion of   (96)  27 

limitation  on  indebtedness  for  acquisition  of (96)  27 

management  of,  Board  of  Trustees  shall  provide  for.. (101)  27 

ordinance,  acquisition  of,  shall  be  submitted  by (91)  26 

ordinance  calling  election  for  acquisition  of,  contents  of.  (94)  26 

petition  of  electors  for  acquisition  of,  how  made (91)  26 

plan  for  acquisition  of,  must  be  submitted  at  election.  (91,  93)  26 

purchase  of,  estimate  of  cost  of (93)  26 

street    railroads    are (91)  26 

telegraph   or    telephone    works,   local,   are (91)  26 

water   works   are (91)  26 

Public  Works,  under, 

advertisement  for  bids   for  contracts   for (82)  23 

award  of  contracts  for,  notice  of,  given  how (84)  24 

bid  for,  lowest  regular,  must  be  accepted (84)  24 

bid,  if  more  than  once  by  same  person,  etc.,  rejected.  .(83)  24 

bid,  one  only,  allowed  by  same  person,  etc (83)  24 

bids  for  contracts  for,  when  advertised (82)  23 

bids   for,   how  made (82)  23 

bids  for,  how  presented (84)     ,       24 

bids  for,  may  be  rejected (84)  24 

bids  for,  must  be  rejected  when (84)  24 

Board  of  Trustees  has  charge  and  supervision  of (81)  23 

Board  of  Trustees  has  charge  of  furnishing  of  ma- 
terials  and   supplies   for (81)  23 

bond   election   for,   when,   shall   not   be   undertaken 

without (87)  26 

bond   for   performance  of  contracts   for,   filed   with 

City    Clerk (86)  25 

honds  for,  issuance  of (112)  27 

canals   are    (87)  25 

charge  of.  Board  of  Trustees  shall  have (81)  23 

check,  certified,  for  10%  to  accompany  proposal  or 

bid,   for    (83)  24 

check,  certified,  may  be  given  in  lieu  of  bond  for (86)  25 

checks  accompanying  bids  for,  forfeited  when (84)  24 

checks  accompanying  bids  for,  returned  when (84)  24 

collusion  in  bids  voids  contract  for (85)  24 

condemnation   of  property  for    (87)  25 

contract  for,  of  less  than  $300  need  not  be  advertised 

for  bids   (82)  23 

contract,  shall  be  done  under  written  when (82)  23 

contracts  for,  avoided  by  collusion  in  bidding (85)  24 

contracts  for,  awarded  to  lowest  bidder (84)  24 

•contracts  for,  changed  how (86)  25 

contracts   for,   contents  of (86)  25 

contracts  for,  drawn  under  supervision  of  City  At- 
torney     (86)  25 

contracts  for,  duplicates  of,  filed  with  City  Clerk (86)  25 

contracts  for,  failure  to  complete  in  time  avoids (86)  25 


xliv  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Public  Works,  under  (Cont.)                                            (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

contracts   for,  how   executed (86)  25 

contracts  for,  payment  on,  void,  when (86)  25 

contracts  for,  time  of  completion  of,  may  be  extend- 
ed more  than  90  days  when  (86)  25 

drainage  works  are (87)  25 

forfeiture  of  check  accompanying  bid  for,  may  not 

be  remitted (84)  24 

levees  are  (87)  25 

"materials  and  supplies"  in  connection  with,  -defined.. (82)  23 
materials  for,  furnishing  of,  in  charge  of  Board  of 

Trustees    (81)  23 

materials  for,  shall  be  furnished  under  written  con- 
tract,  when    (82)  23 

necessary  or  proper,  Board  of  Trustees  shall  cause  to 

be  done   (81)  23 

notice  of  awards  of  contract  for,  given  how (84)  24 

property   relating   to,   possession   and   control   of   in 

Board  of  Trustees   (80)  23 

proposals  for  contracts  for,  when  advertised (82)  23 

proposals  for,  how  made (82)  23 

proposals  for,  may  be  rejected (84)  24 

supervision   of.   City  Engineer  and  Board   of  Trus- 
tees shall  have (51,  81)  20-23 

supplies  for,   furnishing  of,   in   charge   of  Board   of 

Trustees (81)  23 

"supplies"  in  connection  with,  defined (82)  23 

supplies  for,  shall  be  furnished  under  written  con- 
tract,   when    (82)  23 

sureties  on  bond  for  performance  of,  qualifications  of... (86)  25 

written  contract,  shall  be  done  under,  when (82)  23 

Published,  notices  of  applications  for  certain  franchises 

shall    be,    under (27(30)  11 

Punishment  for  doing  business  without  license,  under (45)  19 

Punishment  for  violation  of,  and  of  ordinances  under. .  .(27(35)  12 
Purchases   by   officers   or   employees   from   City   forbid- 
den under  (255)  45 

Quorum  of  Board  of  Health,  under (161)  30 

Quorum  of  Board  of  Library  Trustees,  under (184)  34 

Quorum  of  Board  of  Park  Commissioners,  under (192)  36 

Quorum  of  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  under. .  (232)  42 

Quorum  of  Board  of  Trustees,  under (13)  5 

Railroads    may  be   required    to    install    crossings    and 

bridges,  under  (27(29)  11 

Railroads  may  be  required  to  station  flagman,  under (27(29)  11 

Railroads  required   to  keep    in  repair  certain    parts  of 

streets,  under    (27(32)  12 

Real  property,  purchase  or  sale  of  by  City,  under , . .  (27(4)  7 

Recall  election,  proceeding  as  to,  under (282)  49 

Receipts  issued  by  Treasurer  for  moneys  paid  in  under (41)  16 

Records,  City  Engineer  shall  keep  in  office  under (55)  21 

Records  of  City  Engineer  property  of  City  and  to   be 

turned  over  to  successor  under (55)  21 

Records  of  City  in  custody  of  City  Clerk  under (41)  16 

Records  of  City  open  to  public  inspection  under (41)  16 


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(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Records  of  City,  under  custody  and  control  of  Board  of 

Trustees,   under    (80)  23 

Record  of  proceedings  of  Board  of  Trustees  kept  by  City 

Clerk    under    (41)  IS 

Records  of  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  be  kept  in  office 

and  delivered  to  successor,  under (48)  20 

Referendum     ordinances,     proceedings     as     to,     under, 

(277,  278,  279,  280)  48-49 

Register  of  streets,  alleys,  etc..  Superintendent  of  Streets 

required   to  keep,   under (48)  20 

Regulation  and  control  of  railroads (27 (15)  9 

Regulation,  license  taxes  may  be  imposed  for,  under (27(9)  8 

Removal  of  officer  for  refusal  to  permit  examination  of 

books,  etc.,  under   (31(3)  14 

Report  of  cash  in  treasury  to  Board  of  Trustees,  under... (35)  15 

Reports  by  City  Clerk  of  funds  and  revenues  under (41)  16 

Report  of  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  Board  of  Trustees 

required  by (47)  20 

Report  of  variance  in  building  plans,  by  City  Engineer 

to   Mayor  under (53)  21 

Reports  of  City  Engineer  to  Board  of  Trustees,  under (54)  21 

Resolution,  certain  acts  of  Board  of  Trustees,  under,  to 

be  by   (19)  6 

Resolutions  when  to  be  drafted  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Revenues  of  City,  see  Taxes. 

Revenue,  license  taxes  may  be  imposed  for,  under (27(9)  8 

Riot,  prevention  of,  under (27(12)  9 

Riots,  suppression  of,  by  Mayor  under (31(5)  14-15 

Rubbish,  streets  and  sidewalks  required  to  be  kept  free 

from,  under   (27(33)  12 

Rules  governing  officers,  etc.,  made  how  under (27(34)  12 

Rules,  when  to  be  drafted  by  City  Attorney  under (56)  21 

Salary,  under, 

Board  of  Education,  members  of,  shall  not  have (130)  30 

Board  of  Health,  members  of,  shall  not  have (160)  30 

Board  of  Trustees  may  fix,  when (221)  40 

Board  of   Trustees,   of (220)  40 

Board  of  Trustees,  of,  reduced,  when (220)  40 

Chief   of   Fire   Department,   of (221)  40 

Chief  of  Police,  of (221)  40 

City  Attorney,  of (221)  40 

City   Clerk,  of (221)  40 

claims  for,  audited  by  City  Clerk (42)  17 

employes,  of,  amounts  of (221)  40 

firemen,  of   (234)  42 

Library  Trustees  shall  not  have (180)  34 

License  Collector,  of (221)  40 

list  of  persons   receiving,   shall   be   posted  by   City 

Clerk     (43)  18 

Mayor,  of  (39.  221)  16-40 

Officers  of,  amount  of (220,  221)  40 

officers,   of,   payable   when (220)  40 

Park  Commissioners  shall  not  have (192)  36 

Police  and  Fire  Commissioners  shall  not  have (230)  42 

Police  Judge,  of (221)  40 

Policemen,    of    (234)  42 


xlvi  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Salary,  under  (Cont.)                                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Superintendent  of    Streets,    of (221)  40 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  of  Deputy (221)  40 

Sales  by  Officers  or  employees  to  City  forbidden  under (255)  45 

Sanitary  Inspector,  under, 
See  Officers. 
See  Offices, 
badge  of  office  prescribed  by  Board  of  Health,  shall 

wear (175)  33 

bond  of,  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees  and  approved  by 

Mayor (175)  33 

duties  of   (175)  33 

inspection,  shall  have  right  of,  of  all  places  in  City (175)  33 

Plumbing  Inspector   shall  be  ex-offlcio (175)  33 

report,  shall,  to  Board  of  Health,  within  24  hours, 

all  unsanitary  conditions (175)  33 

salary  of,  to  be  fixed  by  Board  of  Trustees (175)  33 

Sanitary   regulations   under (27(38)  13 

Schools,  persons  from  households  affected  with  certain 

diseases  excluded  from,  under (168)  32 

Schools,  under,  see  Board  of  Education. 

Secret  fund  of  Mayor,  under (27(40)  13 

Sewer,  connection  with,  required  by (270)  47 

Sickness  of  Police  Judge,  any  Fresno  County  Justice  may 

sit,   under    (66)  22 

Sidewalks,  improvements,  etc.,  of,  under  control  of  Board 

of  Trustees,  under  (27(5)  8 

Sidewalks,  improvement  of,  may  be  assessed  to  adjacent 

property  under   (27(25)  10 

Sidewalks  required  to  be  kept  free  from  rubbish,  etc., 

under (27(33)  12 

Slaughter-Houses,  licensing,  inspection,   etc.,  of,   under. .  (27(41)  13 

Special  meetings  of  Board,  called  how,  under (13)  5 

Stationary,  contracts  for,  not  let  for  more  than  one  year.. (25)  7 

Stationary  to  be  furnished  by  City  for  Police  Court,  under.. (68)  22 

Steam   railroads,   granting  of   franchise   for,  under (27(30)  11 

Street   Railroads   are   public   utility   under (91)  26 

Street  railroads,  granting  of  franchises  for,  under (27(31)  11 

Street  repairs,  contracts  not  let  for  more  than  one  year (25)  7 

Street,  required  to  be  kept  free  from  rubbish,  etc.,  under.  .(27(33)  12 
Streets,  certain  portions  of,  required  to  be  kept  in  repair 

by   railroads   under (27(32)  12 

Streets,  improvement,  etc.,  of,  under  control  of    Board 

of   Trustees,   under (27(5)  8 

Sub-division  of  contracts  forbidden,  when,  under (82)  23 

Suit  for  recovery  of  license  tax  under (45)  18 

Suit  on  rejected  claim  must  be  brought  in  90  days  under.. (42)  17 

Suits   can   not  be  brought  against  the   City,   under,   when.. (5)  2 
Superintendent  of  Streets,  under, 

alleys,   shall  enforce  ordinances,   etc.,   relating  to (47)  19 

appointed  by  Mayor  subject  to  approval  of  Board  of 

Trustees - (47)  19 

bond  of,  amount  of (214)  40 

bond  of,  filed  where (216)  40 

damage  from  defective  streets,  is  liable  for (5)  2 

drains,    shall    enforce   ordinances,    etc.,    relating   to (47)  19 

duties   of    (47^   48)  19.20 

highways,  shall  enforce  ordinances,  etc.,  relating  to (47)  19 


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Superintendent  of  Streets,  under   (Cont.)                     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

levees,  shall  enforce  ordinances,  etc.,  relating  to (47)  19 

oath  of,  contents  of (272)  48 

office  of,  forfeited  when,  see  Officers, 
office,  removal  of  from,  see  Officers. 

office,  public,  to  be  kept  by (48)  20 

recalled,  may  be  when (282)  49 

records  of,  may  be  inspected  when (259)  46 

records  of,  to  be  delivered  to  successor (48)  20 

records  of,  to  be  kept  in  office  of (48)  20 

register  of  streets,  alleys,  etc.,  shall  keep (48)  20 

removal  from  office,  see  Officers. 

report  to  Board  of  Trustees  of  condition  of  streets, 

buildings,  parks,  etc.,  by (47)  20 

residence  of   (267)  47 

salary  of,  amount  and  payment  of (221)  40 

salary  of  deputy,  amount  and  payment (221)  40 

sewers,  shall  enforce  ordinances,  etc.,  relating  to (47)  19 

sidewalks,   shall   enforce  ordinances,   etc.,   relating  to.. (47)  19 

streets,  shall  enforce  ordinances,  etc.,  relating  to (47)  19 

Superior  Court,  appeals  may  be  taken  from  Police  Courts 

to,  under  (64)  22 

Supervision  by  Mayor  of  officers  and  public  institutions 

under   (31,    36)  14-15 

Suspension  of  officers  for  neglect  or  malfeasance  under (36)  15 

Suspension  of  officer  for  refusal  to  permit  examination  of 

books,   etc.,   under (31(3)  14 

Supplies,  contracts  for,  not  let  for  more  than  one  year (25)  7 

"Supplies,"  definition  of,  under , (82)  23 

Supplies  for  public  work,  to  be  furnished  under,  written 

contract,  when   (82)  23 

Sureties  on  bond  of  officer,  liable  for  damages,  under,  when.. (5)  2 
Surveying,  City  Engineer  shall  do,  in  prosecution  of  pub- 
lic  works,   under    (51)  20 

Surveyor,  City  Engineer  shall  be  competent,  under (50)  20 

Surveys,  City  Engineer  shall  keep  in  his  office  under (55)  21 

Taxes,  under, 

apportionment  of  revenues  from,  into  funds (112)  27 

assessment  of,   manner  of    (224)  41 

Board  of  Trustees  shall  levy  on  or  before  first  Mon- 
day of  September   (110)  27 

bonded  indebtedness,  for,  may  be  in  excess  of  or- 
dinary rate  (Ill)  27 

bonds,  levy  and  collection  of,  for (124)  28 

collection  of,  manner  of (224)  28 

funds  into   which  revenues   from,   apportioned (112)  27 

High  School,  for (132)  30 

levy  of.  Board  of  Trustees  makes. (27(3)  7 

levy  of,  manner  of   (110,  224)  27-41 

library,  Board  of  Trustees  levy,  to  maintain   (181)  34 

license,  revenue  from,  apportioned  as  other  revenues.  .(112)  27 

offices  concerning,  certain,  are  abolished (224)  41 

offices  concerning,  certain,  may  be  created (225)  41 

ordinance  assessing,  copy  of,  served  on  County  Auditor.  (224)  41 
ordinance  assessing,  copy  of,  server  on  County  As- 
sessor   (224)  41 


xlviil  INDEX  TO  CHARTER. 

Taxes,  under   (Cont.)                                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
ordinance  assessing,  copy  of,  served  on  County  Tax 

Collector   (224)  41 

ordinance    assessing,    copy    of,    served    on  County 

Treasurer (224)  41 

parks,  Board  of  Trustees  levy,  to  maintain  (198  37 

parks,  for,  Park  Commissioners  shall  make  estimate  of.  (197)  37 

rate  of,  fixed   when    (110)  27 

rate  of,   shall  not  exceed   $1.00  on  hundred  for  or- 
dinary purposes    (Ill)  27 

revenues  from,  apportioned  how (112)  27 

special,  voted   by  people,  may  be  in  excess  of  or- 
dinary rate (Ill)  27 

Treasurer  shall  apportion  revenues  from,  into  funds.. (112)  27 

Telegraph   and   telephone   works   are  public   utility  under.. (91)  26 

Telephone  and  telegraph  wires,  location  of,  under. .  .(27(27,  29)  11 

Theaters,   construction    of,    under (27(28)  10 

Transaction  of  business,  Police  Court  shall  be  open  at 

all  times  for (67)  22 

Treasurer,  apportionment  of  taxes  by (112)  27 

Treasurer,  bonds  of  City  signed  by (123)  29 

Treasurer  shall  not  receive  salary  until  funds  accounted 

for   under    (42)  18 

Treasury,  count  of  money  in,  by  Mayor,  under (35)  15 

Treasury,   fines   collected   by  Police   Judge   to   be   paid, 

into  when,  under   (69)  22 

Trustees  of  Library  under,  see  Library. 

Undertakers,     statistical     forms     and     regulations      for, 

provided  by  Board  of  Health  under (163)  31 

Vacancy  in  Board  of  Trustees,  filled  by  Mayor,  under (11)  5 

Vacancy  In  elective  office,  how  declared  under (36)  15 

Vacancy  in  elective  office,  how  filled  under (36,  204)  15-38 

Vacancy  in  office  of  City  Clerk,  how  filled  under (38,  204)  16-38 

Vacancy  in  office  of  Mayor,  how  filled  under (37)  15 

Vaccinate,   Health  office   shall,   free,   when,  under (172)  32 

Verified,  claims  against  City  must  be,  under (42)  17 

Veto  of  ordinance  under,  action  of  Board  on (21)  6 

Violation  of,  and  ordinances,  Police  Court  has  exclusive 

jurisdiction  of   (62)  22 

Violation  of,  and  ordinances,  punishment  for (27(35)  12 

Violations  of,  prosecuted  by  City  Attorney (56)  21 

Vital  Statistics  kept  by  Board  of  Health  under (163)  31 

Vote,    deciding,   Mayor   shall   cast   on   tie   of    Board   of 

Trustees (32)  15 

Votes  of  Board  of  Trustees  on  contracts  taken  how,  under..  (26)  7 

Votes  of  Trustees,  taken  how,  under (18)  6 

Wages,  list  of  persons  receiving,  shall  be  posted  by  City 

Clerk,    under    (43)  18 

Wards,  manner  of  re-districting  under (23)  6 

Wards  of  City  of  Fresno  boundaries  of (7)  2 

Wards  of  City  of  Fresno  number  of (7)  2 

Wards  under,  requires  re-districting  into,  every  five  years (23)  6 

Wards,  shall  not  be  re-districted  within  90  days  of  elec- 
tion, under   (23)  6 

Warrants,    action   on,   when   order   for,    disapproved   by 

Mayor,    under    (33)  15 


INDEX  TO  CHARTER.  xlix 

(Sec.CSubd.)  Page 

Warrants,  except  for  salaries,  signed  by  Mayor,  under (33)  15 

Warrant  for  purchase  of  real  property  by  City,  drawn 

when  under    (27(4)  8 

Warrant,  legal,  which  may  be  drawn  under (27(19)  9 

Warrants  must  be  drawn  and  signed  by  City  Clerk,  under. .  (42)  17 

Warrant  must  be  drawn  on  proper  fund,  under (42)  17 

Warrants,  numbering  and  contents  of,  under (42)  17 

Water,  City  shall  have  power  to  supply  and  sell,  under.  (27(22)  10 

Water,  provisions  for  prevention  of  overflow  by,  under.  .(27(39)  13 

Water,  rates  paid  by  City  under (25)  7 

Water  works  are  public  utility  under (91)  26 

Witnesses,  Board  of  Trustees  may  compel  attendance  of, 

under (14)  5 

Works,  public,  City  Engineer  shall  supervise,  under (51)  20 

Year,  fiscal,  under,   defined (261)  46 


CHARTER  OF  THE  CITY  OF  FRESNO 


ARTICLE  I. 

OF    BOUNDARIES,    RIGHTS    AND    LIABILITIES. 

Section  1.  The  municipal  corporation,  now  existing,  corporate 
known  as  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  remain  and  continue  name; 
a  body  politic  and  corporate,  in  name  and  in  fact,  by  the  rights,  etc. 
name  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  by  that  name  shall  have 
perpetual  succession;  may  sue  and  defend  in  all  courts 
and  places,  and  in  all  matters  and  proceedings  whatever; 
and  may  have  and  use  a  common  seal,  and  the  same  alter 
at  pleasure;  and  may  purchase,  receive,  hold  and  enjoy 
real  and  personal  property,  within  and  without  the  City 
of  Fresno,  and  sell,  convey  and  dispose  of  the  same  for 
the  common  benefit;  and  may  determine  and  declare  what 
are  public  uses,  and  when  the  necessity  exists  of  condemn- 
ing lands  therefor,  and  what  are  the  lands  it  is  necessary 
to  condemn;  and  may  receive  bequests,  gifts  and  dona- 
tions of  all  kinds  of  property,  within  and  without  the  city, 
in  fee  simple  or  in  trust  for  charitable  or  other  purposes, 
and  do  all  acts  necessary  to  carry  out  the  purposes  of  such 
bequests,  gifts  and  donations,  with  power  to  manage,  sell, 
lease  or  otherwise  dispose  of  the  same  in  accordance  with 
the  terms  of  the  gift,  bequest  or  trust. 

Sec.   2.     The  public  buildings,  lands  and  property,  all      property 
rights  of  property,  and  rights  of  action,  all  moneys,  rev-      vested  in  city, 
enues,  and  income  belonging  or  appertaining  to  the  City 
of  Fresno,  are  hereby  declared  to  be  vested  in  said  City 
of  Fresno. 

Sec.  3.  The  said  City  of  Fresno  shall  continue  under 
this  charter,  to  have,  hold,  use,  and  enjoy  all  public  build- 
ings belonging  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  lands  and  prop- 
erty, real  and  personal,  rights  of  property,  rights  of  action, 
suits,  actions,  moneys,  revenues,  income,  books,  documents, 
records,  archives,  claims,  demands,  and  things  in  possession 
and  action,  of  every  nature  and  description,  and  shall  be 
subject  to  all  the  obligations,  debts,  liabilities,  dues,  and 
duties  of  the  existing  municipality,  - 

Sec.  4.  Suits,  actions  and  proceedings  may  be  brought  suits  and 
in  the  name  of  the  City  of  Fresno  for  the  recovery  of  any  actions, 
property,  money,  or  thing,  belonging  thereto,  in  law  or 
equity,  or  dedicated  to  public  use  by  the  City,  or 
for  the  enforcement  of  any  rights  of,  or  contracts  with, 
said  City  of  Fresno,  whether  made  or  arising  or  accruing 
before  or  after  the  adoption  of  this  charter;  and  all  exist- 
ing suits,  actions,  and  proceedings  in  the  courts  or  else- 
where, to  which  said  city  is  a  party,  shall  continue  to  be 
carried  on  by  or  against  the  said  City  of  Fresno. 

*As  orig-inally  ratified  by  election  Oct.  19,  1899,  approved  by 
Act  of  Legislature,  Jan.  28,  1901,  and  as  amended  by  election 
Feb.  13,  1905,  approved  by  Act  of  Legislature  Feb.  28,  1905. 


CHARTER. 


City  not  liable 
for  damages  in 
certain    cases. 


Boundaries 
of  city. 


Sec.  5.  No  recourse  shall  be  had  against  the  city  for 
damage  or  loss  to  person  or  property  suffered  or  sus- 
tained by  reason  of  the  defective  condition  of  any  side- 
walk, street,  avenue,  lane,  alley,  court  or  place,  or  by 
reason  of  the  defective  condition  of  any  sewer,  or  by 
reason  of  any  defective  drainage,  whether  any  of  said  de- 
fects originally  existed,  or  whether  they  were  occasioned 
by  construction,  excavation  or  embankment;  nor  shall  there 
be  any  recourse  against  the  city  for  want  of  repair  of  any 
sidewalk,  street,  avenue,  lane,  alley,  court  or  place,  or  by 
want  of  repair  of  any  sewer;  nor  shall  there  be  any  re- 
course against  the  city  for  damage  to  person  or  property 
suffered  or  sustained  by  reason  of  accident  on  any  sidewalk, 
street,  avenue,  lane,  alley,  court  or  place,  or  by  falling 
from  any  embankment  thereon  or  into  any  excavation 
therein;  but  in  any  such  case  the  person  or  persons  on 
whom  the  law  may  have  imposed  the  obligation  to  repair 
such  defect  in  the  sidewalk,  street  or  public  highway,  or 
in  the  sewer,  and  also  the  oflScer  or  officers  through  whose 
official  negligence  such  defect  remains  unrepaired  shall, 
with  their  sureties,  be  jointly  and  severally  liable  to  the 
party  injured  for  the  damage  sustained. 

Boundaries. 

(Sec.  6.  The  boundaries  of  the  City  of  Fresno  are  as 
follows:  Commencing  at  the  southeast  corner  of  section 
three,  township  fourteen  south,  range  twenty  east.  Mount 
Diablo  Base  and  Meridian;  thence  north  to  the  northeast 
corner  of  said  section;  thence  west  to  the  northwest  cor- 
ner of  section  four  in  said  township  and  range;  thence 
south  to  the  southwest  corner  of  the  northwest  quarter 
of  said  section  four;  thence  west  to  the  northwest  corner 
of  the  east  half  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  five 
in  said  township  and  range;  thence  south  to  the  southwest 
corner  of  the  east  half  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  section 
eight  of  said  township  and  range;  thence  east  to  the 
southeast  corner  of  the  west  half  of  the  southeast  quarter 
of  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  ten  in  said  township 
and  range;  thence  north  to  the  northeast  corner  of  the 
west  half  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  the  southeast  quarter 
of  said  section  ten;  thence  west  to  the  southeast  comer 
of  the  northwest  quarter  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  said 
section  ten;  thence  north  to  the  northeast  corner  of  the 
west  half  of  the  northeast  quarter  of  said  section  ten; 
thence  east  to  the  point  of  beginning. 

Said  boundaries  include  all  of  sections  three,  four  and 
nine;  the  west  half;  the  west  half  of  the  northeast  quarter; 
the  west  half  of  the  southeast  quarter;  and  the  west  half 
of  the  southeast  quarter  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  sec- 
tion ten;  the  east  half  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  section 
five;  the  east  half  of  the  east  half  of  section  eight;  all  in 
township  fourteen  south,  range  twenty  east,  Mount  Diablo 
Base  and  Meridian. 

Wards. 

Sec.  7.  The  City  of  Fresno  is  hereby  divided  into  eight 
wards,  numbered  consecutively  from  one  to  eight  inclusive, 
as  follows: 


CHARTER. 


3 


1.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  as 
follows:  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  the  center 
line  of  Magnolia  street  and  the  west  boundary  line  of  said 
city;  thence  east  to  the  center  line  of  Trinity  street; 
thence  south  to  the  center  line  of  Calaveras  street  (pro- 
duced) ;  thence  northeast  along  the  center  line  of  Cala- 
veras street  to  the  intersection  of  said  line  with  the  center 
line  of  M  street;  thence  northwesterly  along  the  center 
line  of  M  street  to  the  northwesterly  end  thereof;  thence 
north  across  Central  Addition  to  the  center  line  of  Voor- 
man  avenue;  thence  east  to  the  center  line  of  San  Pablo 
avenue;  thence  north  along  the  center  line  of  San  Pablo 
avenue  to  the  center  line  of  Belmont  avenue;  thence  west 
to  the  produced  center  line  of  Bloomington  avenue;  thence 
north  to  the  produced  north  line  of  lot  13  of  said  Bloom- 
ington Park  Tract;  thence  westerly  to  the  southeast  corner 
of  lot  22  of  said  Bloomington  Park  Tract;  thence  northerly 
to  the  northeast  corner  of  lot  26  of  said  Bloomington  Park 
Tract;  thence  westerly  to  the  northwest  corner  of  lot  27  of 
said  Bloomington  Park  Tract;  thence  southerly  to  the 
southwest  corner  of  lot  31  of  said  Bloomington  Park  Tract; 
thence  westerly  to  the  northwest  corner  of  lot  34  of  said 
Bloomington  Park  Tract;  thence  westerly  across  Kroeger 
avenue  to  the  northeast  corner  of  said  Buena  Vista  Addi- 
tion; thence  westerly  along  the  north  line  of  said  Buena 
Vista  Addition  to  the  west  boundary  line  of  section  33  in 
township  thirteen  south  of  range  twenty  east,  Mount  Diablo 
Base  and  Meridian;  thence  south  to  the  southwest  corner 
of  the  northwest  quarter  of  section  four  in  township  four- 
teen south  of  range  twenty  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and 
Meridian;  thence  west  to  the  northwest  corner  of  the  east 
half  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  section  five  in  said  town- 
ship and  range;  thence  south  to  the  center  line  of  Magnolia 
avenue.     (As  changed  by  Ordinance  No.  614.) 

2.  All  that  portion  of  said  City  of  Fresno  bounded  by 
the  centers  of  Magnolia  avenue,  Trinity,  Calaveras,  L 
and  Fresno  streets  and  the  west  boundary  line  of  the  City, 
shall  constitute  the  Second  Ward.  (As  changed  by  Ordi- 
nance 416.) 

3.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  as 
follows:  Commencing  at  the  center  of  the  intersection 
of  L  and  Fresno  streets,  thence  northwesterly  to  the  center 
of  the  intersection  of  L  and  Calaveras  streets;  thence 
northeasterly  to  the  center  of  the  intersection  of  Cala- 
veras and  M  streets;  thence  northwesterly  to  the  center 
of  the  northwesterly  end  of  M  street;  thence  north  across 
Central  Addition  to  the  center  line  of  Voorman  avenue; 
thence  east  to  the  center  line  of  San  Pablo  avenue;  thence 
north  along  the  center  line  of  San  Pablo  avenue  to  the 
center  line  of  Belmont  avenue;  thence  west  to  the  pro- 
duced center  line  of  Bloomington  avenue;  thence  north  to 
the  center  of  the  intersection  of  Bloomington  and  Engle- 
wood  avenues;  thence  east  to  the  center  of  the  intersection 
of  Englewood  and  Glenn  avenues;  thence  north  to  the  cen- 
ter of  the  intersection  of  Glenn  and  La  Salle  avenues; 
thence  east  to  the  center  of  the  intersection  of  La  Salle 
and  Blackstone  avenues;  thence  south  to  the  northwest 
corner  of  the  southwest  quarter  of  the  southwest  quarter 


First  ward. 


Second  ward. 


Third    ward. 


CHARTER. 


Fourth   ward. 


Fifth    ward. 


Sixth    ward. 


Seventli  ward. 


Eighth   ward. 


of  section  thirty-four  in  township  thirteen  south  of  range 
twenty  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian;  thence  east 
to  the  center  line  of  Weymouth  avenue;  thence  south  along 
the  center  lines  of  Weymouth  avenue  and  Diana  street  to 
the  center  line  of  Q  street;  thence  southeasterly  along  the 
center  line  of  Q  street  to  the  center  of  the  intersection  of 
Q  and  Fresno  streets;  thence  southwesterly  to  the  point 
of  commencement.     (As  changed  by  Ordinance  No.  614.) 

4.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  lying  south- 
west of  the  center  line  of  N  street  and  between  the 
centers  of  Fresno  and  Tulare  streets  shall  constitute  the 
Fourth  Ward.     (As  changed  by  Ordinance  416.) 

5.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  as 
follows,  to-wit:  Commencing  at  the  center  of  the  inter- 
section of  N  and  Tulare  streets;  thence  northeasterly 
along  the  center  line  of  Tulare  street  to  the  center  line 
of  Tulare  avenue;  thence  east  to  the  east  line  of  section 
three  in  township  fourteen  south  of  range  twenty  east. 
Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian;  thence  north  to  the 
northeast  corner  of  the  southeast  quarter  of  the  southeast 
quarter  of  section  thirty-four  in  township  thirteen  south 
of  range  twenty  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian; 
thence  west  to  the  center  line  of  Weymouth  avenue ;  thence 
along  the  center  lines  of  Weymouth  avenue  and  Diana 
street  to  the  center  line  of  Q  street;  thence  southeasterly 
to  the  center  of  the  intersection  of  Q  and  Fresno  streets; 
thence  southwesterly  to  the  center  of  the  intersection  of 
Fresno  and  N  streets;  thence  southeasterly  to  the  point 
of  commencement.     (As  changed  by  Ordinance  No.  614.) 

6.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  southwest  of 
the  centers  of  K  street  and  between  the  centers  of  Tulare 
street  and  Ventura  avenue  shall  constitute  the  Sixth  Ward. 
(As  changed  by  Ordinance  416.) 

7.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  by 
the  centers  of  Tulare  avenue  and  Tulare  and  K  streets, 
the  center  of  Ventura  avenue  and  the  east  boundary  of  the 
City  shall  constitute  the  Seventh  Ward.  (As  changed  by 
Ordinance  416.) 

8.  All  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  southeast  of 
the  center  of  Ventura  avenue  shall  constitute  the  Eighth 
Ward.     (As  changed  by  Ordinance  416.) 

(City  redistricted  pursuant  to  Sec.  23  of  original  Charter  by 
Ord.  416,   in  effect  April  28,  1902.) 


Board   of 
Trustees. 


Qualifications. 
Election   of. 


ARTICLE    II. 
LEGISLATIVE   DEPARTMENT. 

Sec.  10.  The  legislative  power  of  the  city  shall  be  vested 
in  a  Board  of  Trustees,  consisting  of  eight  members.  Each 
member  thereof  shall  be  at  least  25  years  of  age,  and  a 
resident  and  qualified  elector  of  the  ward  from  which  he 
is  elected. 

A  Board  of  Trustees  shall  be  elected  every  four  years, 
one  member  from  each  ward,  but  by  the  votes  of  the  entire 
city,  the  candidate  from  each  ward  receiving  the  highest 
number  of  votes  to  be  declared  elected.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


CHARTER. 


Sec.  11.  Any  vacancy  occurring  in  the  office  of  Trustee 
shall  be  filled  by  appointment  by  the  Mayor,  and  the  per- 
son so  appointed  by  him  shall  possess  the  qualifications 
hereinbefore  prescribed  for  members  of  said  board,  and 
shall  hold  office  until  the  election  and  qualification  of  a 
Trustee  to  fill  the  vacancy,  which  election  shall  take  place 
at  the  next  succeeding  municipal  election. 

Sec.  12.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  meet  on  the  first 
Monday  after  the  election  of  its  members  shall  have  been 
officially  declared,  and  shall  hold  regular  meetings  on  every 
first  and  third  Monday  monthly  thereafter;  provided,  that 
if  any  regular  meeting  shall  fall  on  a  holiday,  such  meeting 
shall  be  held  on  the  Tuesday  following  unless  the  Board 
of  Trustees  at  the  previous  meeting  shall  by  order  entered 
in  its  minutes  direct  that  a  meeting  shall  be  held  on  such 
holiday.  It  shall  be  lawful  for  the  Board  of  Trustees  to 
meet  and  transact  any  of  its  business  on  any  legal  holiday, 
and  any  business  transacted  at  such  meeting  shall  be  as 
valid  as  if  transacted  on  any  other  lawful  day.  (As 
amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  13.  Special  meetings  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  may 
be  called  by  the  Mayor  or  by  three  Trustees.  Five  mem- 
bers shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  the  transaction  of  any 
business  in  which  the  concurrence  of  a  larger  number  shall 
not  by  this  Charter  be  required;  provided,  that  no  ordi- 
nance shall  ever  be  passed  by  less  than  the  affirmative 
votes  of  five  members. 

A  less  number  than  five  members  at  any  meeting  may 
adjourn  to  another  time  and  compel  the  attendance  of 
absent  members  under  such  penalties  as  the  Board  of 
Trustees  may  prescribe  by  ordinance  or  resolution.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  14.  The  Mayor  shall  preside  at  all  meetings  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  estab- 
lish rules  for  its  proceedings.  It  shall  have  the  power  to 
punish  its  members  for  disorderly  conduct  in  its  presence; 
and  may  expel  any  member  for  malfeasance  in  office  by 
an  affirmative  vote  of  seven  of  its  members.  The  board 
shall  also  have  the  power  to  compel  the  attendance  of 
witnesses,  and  the  production  of  all  papers  relating  to  any 
business  before  that  body,  and  may  punish  disobedience 
of  its  subpoena,  or  contemptuous  or  disorderly  conduct 
committed  in  its  presence,  by  fine  not  exceeding  fifty  dol- 
lars, or  imprisonment  not  exceeding  five  days,  or  by  both 
such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  15.  The  Mayor  and  the  chairman  of  each  com- 
mittee of  the  board  shall  have  the  power  to  administer 
oaths  and  affirmations  relating  to  any  business  brought 
before  the  board  or  under  consideration  by  any  committee 
thereof. 

Sec.  16.  No  ordinance  shall  be  amended  by  reference 
to  its  title  only;  but  when  any  ordinance  is  amended,  the 
section,  or,  if  subdivided,  the  subdivision  amended,  shall 
be  set  out  in  full  as  amended.  (As  amended.  Election 
Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Vacancy, 
how  filled. 


Meetings. 


Meetings    on 
Holidays. 


Exceptions. 


Special 
meetings. 

Quorum, 


Adjournment. 
Compelling 
attendance  of 
absent 
members. 


Rules,    etc. 


Oaths. 


Ordinances 
amended,   how? 


CHARTER. 


Ordinances 
to  be  entitled. 


Ayes   and   noes. 


Legislation 
to  be  by 
ordinance. 

Concurrence 
of  6  members, 
necessary 
when? 

Publication 
of  ordinances. 


Publication, 

when 

unnecessary. 


Grants  and 

renewals 

of  franchises. 


Approval  and 
veto    of 
ordinances. 


Action   on 

vetoed 

ordinances. 


In  effect. 


City   to   be 
re-districted 
every  fifth  year 
after  1912. 


Sec.  17.  Every  ordinance  shall  have  a  title  briefly  stat- 
ing the  general  subject  thereof.  (As  amended.  Election 
Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  18.  No  proposed  ordinance  shall  be  adopted  ex- 
cept by  vote  taken  by  ayes  and  noes,  and  the  names  be 
entered  in  the  minutes. 

Sec.  19.  All  legislation  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall 
be  by  ordinance;  other  acts  thereof  may  be  by  resolution, 
upon  motion,  or  other  customary  and  lawful  method. 

No  ordinance  granting  any  franchise,  or  calling  for  an. 
election  or  submission  of  a  proposition  to  incur  a  bonded 
indebtedness,  shall  be  passed  without  the  concurrence  of 
at  least  six  members. 

No  ordinance  other  than  such  as  is  required  by  law  to 
be  passed  at  or  within  a  time  certain,  shall  be  passed 
within  five  days  after  its  introduction,  nor  until  it  has 
been  published  at  least  once  in  a  newspaper  published  in 
the  City  of  Fresno,  or  posted  in  three  public  places  therein; 
provided,  that  if  it  be  amended  after  so  published,  it  shall 
be  republished  as  amended  before  passage;  provided 
further,  that  any  ordinance  other  than  such  as  grant  fran- 
chises or  propose  the  incurring  of  a  bonded  indebtedness, 
may  be  passed  at  any  meeting  by  the  affirmative  votes 
of  eight  members,  and  so  recorded,  which  by  its  terms  may 
be  made  to  take  effect  immediately  without  publication. 

No  ordinance  granting  any  franchise  shall  be  put  upon 
its  final  passage  within  thirty  days  after  its  introduction, 
and  no  franchise  shall  be  renewed  before  one  year  prior 
to  its  expiration.     (As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  20.  Every  proposed  ordinance  passed  by  the  Board 
of  Trustees  shall  be  submitted  to  the  Mayor,  the  Clerk 
noting  thereon  the  time  of  delivery  to  him.  The  Mayor 
shall  consider  the  same,  and  if  he  approve  it,  he  shall  sign 
and  return  it  to  the  Clerk;  if  he  shall  disapprove  it  he  shall 
state  his  objection  thereto  in  writing,  and,  in  either  case, 
return  it  to  the  Clerk  within  ten  days,  after  receiving  it. 
If  he  shall  sign  it  or  fail  to  return  it  to  the  Clerk  within 
ten  days,  it  shall  become  an  ordinance.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  21.  When  such  proposed  ordinance  shall  be  re- 
turned with  the  objections  of  the  Mayor,  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees shall,  on  or  before  its  next  regular  meeting,  proceed 
to  consider  and  vote  on  the  same.  If  it  be  again  passed, 
by  the  vote  of  six  members  voting  therefor,  it  shall  take 
effect  as  if  approved  by  the  Mayor;  otherwise  it  shall  be 
finally  lost.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  22.  No  ordinance  passed  by  the  board  shall  take 
effect  until  ten  days  after  its  passage  and  approval  unless 
otherwise  provided  in  the  enactment. 

Sec.  23.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  not  later  than 
the  year  1912,  and  every  fifth  year  thereafter,  redistrict 
the  city  into  eight  wards,  making  them  as  nearly  equal  in 
population  and  as  geographically  compact  as  possible,  but 
the  city  shall  not  be  redistricted  into  wards  within  ninety 
days  previous  to  any  municipal  election.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


CHARTER. 


Sec.  24.  The  enacting  clause  of  all  ordinances  shall 
be  in  these  words:  "The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows." 

Sec.  25.  Except  as  otherwise  herein  provided,  no  con- 
tract for  supplies,  printing,  advertising, .  stationery,  main- 
tenance of  prisoners,  water,  fuel,  street  sprinkling,  street 
repairs,  or  lighting  streets,  public  buildings,  places  or 
offices,  shall  be  made  for  a  longer  period  than  one  year; 
nor  shall  any  contract  be  made  to  pay  for  water,  fuel,  gas, 
electric  lights,  or  any  other  illuminating  material  at  a 
higher  rate  than  is  charged  to  any  other  customer. 

Sec.  26.  No  contract  calling  for  the  payment  of  more 
than  one  hundred  dollars  shall  be  effective  unless  author- 
ized by  a  vote  of  the  Board  of  Trustees;  when  any  con- 
tract shall  be  so  authorized  it  shall,  before  it  becomes 
effective,  be  presented  to  the  Mayor  for  his  approval;  and 
the  Mayor  shall  return  the  same  to  the  board,  or  to  the 
clerk  thereof,  within  five  days  after  receiving  it.  If  he 
sign  the  same  it  shall  then  become  a  contract,  but  if  he 
disapprove  it,  he  shall  state  his  objections  thereto  in  writ- 
ing. If  the  proposed  contract  be  not  returned  with  such 
approval  or  disapproval  within  said  five  days,  it  shall  be- 
come valid  as  if  he  had  approved  the  same.  When  a  pro- 
posed contract  is  returned  without  the  approval  of  the 
Mayor,  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  within  ten  days  there- 
after, proceed  to  consider  and  vote  on  the  same.  If  it  be 
again  authorized  by  an  affirmative  vote  of  not  less  than 
six  members,  it  shall  become  a  valid  contract  of  the  city 
the  same  as  if  the  Mayor  had  signed  it,  and  not  otherwise. 
The  vote  shall  be  taken  by  ayes  and  noes,  and  the  result 
shall  be  entered  in  the  minutes  of  the  board. 

Sec.  27.     The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  have  power: 

First.  Except  as  in  this  Charter  otherwise  provided, 
to  try,  and  by  majority  vote  of  all  the  members  of  the  Board 
to  remove  from  office  appointees  against  whom  charges 
have  been  preferred;  and  by  not  less  than  seven  affirma- 
tive votes  to  remove  any  appointee  at  any  time  when  in 
the  judgment  of  the  Board  the  public  service  will  be  im- 
proved thereby. 

Second.  To  make  by-laws  and  ordinances  not  repug- 
nant to  the  Constitution  of  the  United  States  or  of  the 
State  of  California,  or  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  Charter. 

Third.  To  levy  and  collect  taxes  and  assessments  on 
all  property  within  the  city,  both  real  and  personal,  made 
taxable  by  law  for  state  or  county  purposes,  as  hereinafter 
provided  and  limited. 

Fourth.  To  buy,  sell,  use,  lease,  control,  have  police 
power  over,  improve  and  take  care  of  the  real  estate  and 
personal  property  of  the  city;  provided,  however,  that  said 
Board  shall  have  no  power  to  mortgage  or  hypothecate  any 
property  of  said  city  for  any  purpose;  provided  further, 
that  no  real  property  shall  be  purchased  or  sold  until  the 
same  shall  have  been  appraised  by  three  appraisers,  one  of 
whom  shall  be  the  Mayor,  and  two  competent  disinterested 
persons   appointed   by  the  Board.     Such   appraisers   shall 


Enacting 
clause. 


Duration 

of  contracts. 


Contracts   over 
$100    must    be 
authorized  by 
vote  of 
Trustees. 


Mayor's  veto  to 
contracts,  etc. 


Removal  from 
office  by 
Trustees. 


Powers    of. 


Power  to   make 
by-laws    and 
ordinances. 

Levy   and 
collection    of 
taxes. 


Power   over 
city  property. 

City   property 
not  to   be 
mortgaged   or 
hypothecated. 

Property  to  be 
appraised 
before  purchase 
or  sale. 


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CHARTER. 


Notice  calling 
for   sealed 
proposals    must 
be    published. 

Powers  with 
reference  to 
streets 


House 
numbering. 

Power   with 
reference 
to   giant 
powder,   etc. 
Abatement 
of  nuisances. 

Board  to 
have    general 
police  powers. 

Slaughter 
houses,    etc. 


Inspection    and 
weighing. 


Power   to 

license 

amusements. 


General  power 
to  fix 
license  taxes. 


Saloons,   etc. 


Power  to 
prohibit 
certain  sports, 
gambling,     etc. 


make  a  written  report  under  oath  to  said  board  of  the 
actual  value  of  the  same,  and  no  title  shall  pass  from  said 
city,  in  case  of  a  sale,  and  no  warrant  shall  be  drawn,  in  case 
of  a  purchase,  until  such  appraisement;  and  provided 
further,  that  no  real  property  shall  be  sold  except  after 
publication  calling  for  sealed  proposals  for  at  least  ten 
days  in  a  newspaper  pub^iffshed  in  said  city. 

Fifth.  To  lay  out,  extend,  alter  or  close  streets  and 
alleys,  provide  for  the  grading,  draining,  cleaning,  repairing, 
widening,  lighting,  or  otherwise  permanently  improving  the 
same,  and  for  the  construction,  repair,  regulation  and 
preservation  of  sidewalks,  bridges,  drains,  curbs,  gutters 
and  sewers,  and  to  prevent  or  remove  obstructions  thereto 
or  to  any  part  thereof,  and  to  provide  for  the  numbering 
of  houses  and  spaces. 

iSixth.  To  regulate  or  exclude  the  landing  and  storage 
of  gunpowder  and  other  combustible  materials. 

Seventh.  To  determine  what  are  nuisances,  and  to 
prevent  and  remove  the  same. 

Eighth.  To  regulate  the  maintenance  of  acid  works, 
slaughter-houses,  wash-houses,  laundries,  tanneries,  offen- 
sive trades,  and  all  other  works,  store-houses  and  busi- 
ness of  every  description  that  may  endanger  the  public 
safety,  health  or  comfort,  and  to  restrict  the  prosecution 
thereof  to  such  fixed  limits  as  may  seem  proper  or  ex- 
clude such  works  and  business  from  the  city. 

To  provide  for  the  appointment  of  an  officer  for  the 
inspection,  measurement  or  graduation  of  any  merchan- 
dise, manufacture  or  commodity,  and  to  regulate  his  duties 
and  provide  for  his  compensation.  To  provide  public 
scales  for  weighing  according  to  lawful  standards,  and 
to  provide  regulations  for  the  use  thereof  and  for  the 
appointment  and  compensation  of  agent  to  conduct  the 
same. 

Ninth.  To  fix  and  collect  license  taxes  for  revenue 
and  regulation,  on,  and  to  regulate  theaters,  melodeons, 
dance  halls,  concerts  and  all  theatrical  and  melodeon  per- 
formances of  any  kind  for  which  an  admission  fee  is 
charged  or  which  may  be  held  in  any  house  where  wines 
or  liquors  are  sold;  circuses,  shows,  billiard  tables,  bowling 
alleys,  and  all  exhibitions  and  amusements. 

To  fix  and  collect  a  license  tax  for  the  purposes  afore- 
said on  all  taverns,  hotels,  lodging  houses,  restaurants, 
saloons,  bar  rooms,  bankers,  brokers,  gold  dust  buyers, 
manufacturers,  livery  stable  keepers,  express  companies 
and  persons  engaged  in  transmitting  letters  or  packages, 
railroad  and  stage  companies  or  owners,  whose  principal 
place  of  business  is  in  said  city,  or  who  shall  have  an 
agency  therein;  to  license  and  regulate  auctioneers;  to 
license,  tax,  regulate,  prohibit  or  suppress,  all  tippling 
houses,  dram  shops,  saloons,  bars,  bar  rooms,  raffles,  hawk- 
ers, peddlers,  pawn-brokers,  refreshment  or  coffee  stands, 
booths  and  sheds;  to  prohibit  and  suppress  all  dog  fights, 
prize  fights,  cock  fights,  bull  or  bear  or  badger  baits;  also, 
to  prohibit  or  suppress  all  gaming  and  all  gambling  or 
disorderly   houses;    to   regulate,   prohibit  or   suppress  all 


CHARTER. 


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Tiouses  of  ill-fame;  also,  to  fix  and  collect  a  license  tax, 
for  revenue,  upon  all  lawful  professions,  trades  or  busi- 
nesses not  heretofore  specified. 

Tenth.  To  provide  and  maintain  all  public  buildings, 
parks  or  squares  necessary  or  proper  for  the  use  of  the 
city,  within  or  without  the  limits  Cl  the  same. 

Eleventh.  To  provide  and  maintain  a  morgue,  and  city 
hospital. 

Twelfth.  To  prevent  and  restrain  any  riot  or  riotous 
assemblage  or  disorderly  conduct  within  said  city,  or  on 
property  owned  or  leased  by  it. 

Thirteenth.     To  establish  and  regulate  markets. 

Fourteenth.  To  provide  for  conducting  elections  and 
appointing   the   necessary   election  officers. 

Fifteenth.  To  fix,  alter  and  change  the  route  of  any 
railroad  in  the  city,  and  regulate  the  speed  at  which  the 
cars  may  run  within  the  city  limits,  or  any  portion  thereof. 

Sixteenth.  To  examine,  either  in  open  session,  or  by 
committee  or  commission,  books,  papers,  vouchers,  reports 
and  statements  of  the  several  officers,  or  of  any  other  per- 
son having  custody,  care,  management,  collection,  dis- 
bursement or  control  of  any  moneys  or  property  belong- 
ing, appertaining  or  appropriated  to  the  city,  or  either  of 
its  funds,  trusts  or  uses. 

Seventeenth.  To  license  for  revenue  and  regulation 
hackney  coaches,  cabs,  omnibuses,  drays  and  other  vehicles 
used  for  hire,  and  to  regulate  their  stands  and  rates  of 
fare,  and  to  license  or  suppress  runners  for  taverns  or 
hotels. 

Eighteenth.  To  examine  and  liquidate  all  accounts 
against  the  city,  and  to  allow  or  reject  the  same  or  any 
part  thereof,  as  found  legal  or  illegal. 

Nineteenth.  To  make  appropriations  authorized  by 
law;  to  examine  and  audit,  reject  or  allow  the  accounts 
of  all  officers  or  other  persons  having  the  care,  manage- 
ment, collection  or  disbursement  of  any  money  collected 
for,  belonging,  appertaining  or  appropriated  to  the  city, 
or  any  of  its  uses  or  trusts,  and  to  determine,  allow  and 
pay  the  salary,  fees  or  percentage  which  such  officer  or 
person  may  by  law  be  entitled  to  receive,  except  as  other- 
wise herein  provided;  to  make  contracts  and  agreements 
for  the  use  and  benefit  of  the  city,  such  contracts  and 
agreements  in  all  cases  to  specify  the  fund  or  funds  out 
of  which  payment  for  the  same  is  to  be  made,  and  that 
the  same  shall  be  paid  out  of  the  moneys  appropriated 
to  such  fund  or  funds  for  the  fiscal  year. 

In  no  case  shall  a  liability  be  created  or  a  warrant 
drawn  against  any  fund  beyond  the  actual  amount  of 
money  existing  in  such  fund  wherewith  to  meet  the  same: 
porvided,  however,  should  the  Board,  or  a  majority  thereof, 
contract  or  create  any  debt  against  the  city,  not  author- 
ized by  the  provisions  of  this  Charter,  such  debt,  claim  or 
obligation  shall  be  null  and  void  as  against  the  city  or  any 


License    tax    on 
professions,  etc. 


Maintenance 
of  public 
buildings,  etc. 

Morgue    and 
city    hospital. 

Riots  and 
disorderly 
conduct. 

Regulation 
of   markats. 

Conduct  of 
elections. 

Police   power 
with    reference 
to   railroads 

Powp-r   to    audit 
accounts. 


Examination    of 
books,    etc. 


Regulation 
of  cabs  and 
hotel  runners. 


Power   to 
allow   or 
reject    bills. 

To   examine 
and   audit 
accounts   of 
officers. 


To  make 
contracts. 


No  warrant 
to    exce'^d 
money   in 
fund. 


Unauthorized 

debts    void 

as  against  city. 


10 


CHARTER. 


Trustee  voting 
in    favor   of 
illegal  debt, 
personally 
responsible 
and  removable 
from   office. 
Regulation    of 
cemeteries. 


Police  powers 
with  reference 
to    erection 
or  alteration, 
etc.,  of 
buildings. 

Fire   limits. 


City  water 
supply. 

Street   lighting. 


City 
prisoners. 


Assessments 

for 

improvements. 


Power   to 
establish  and 
regulate  pound. 


Boilers — 
poles,    etc. 


Regulation    of 
places    of 
assembly  or 
Exits    to 
theaters,    etc. 


of  its  funds;  but  every  Trustee  voting  in  favor  of  the  con- 
tracting or  creation  of  any  such  illegal  debt,  shall  be  held 
personally  responsible  for  the  entire  debt  so  created  or 
contracted,  and  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  malfeasance 
in  office,  and  upon  conviction  shall  be  removed  therefrom. 

Twentieth.  To  control,  enlarge  and  improve  or  abolish 
the  cemeteries  belonging  to  the  city,  and  to  acquire  other 
cemeteries,  and  to  sell  or  lease  lots  therein;  to  control 
and  regulate  interments,  and  to  prohibit  them  within  the 
city  limits. 

Twenty-first.  To  establish  fire  limits  and  prevent  the 
erection  of  wooden  buildings  therein;  to  regulate  the  con- 
struction of  buildings,  sheds,  awnings  and  signs;  and  to 
forbid  the  erection,  alteration,  improvement  or  repair  of 
any  building  to  be  used  for  immoral  or  unlawful  purposes, 
or  in  such  manner  as  to  obstruct  the  officers  of  the  law; 
and  to  require  permits  for  the  erection,  repair  or  improve- 
ment of  buildings,  and  that  all  applications  for  such  per- 
mits shall  state  the  purpose  for  which  the  building  is  to  be 
used. 

Twenty-second.  To  provide  for  supplying  the  city  with 
water,  and  to  regulate  the  sale  and  distribution  thereof. 

Twenty-third.  To  provide  for  lighting  the  public 
streets,  alleys,  public  buildings  and  public  grounds,  and 
to  construct,  purchase,  lease,  own,  control,  maintain  and 
operate  a  system  of  lighting  by  artificial  gas,  natural  gas, 
electricity  or  other  means  of  illumination. 

Twenty-fourth.  To  provide  and  maintain  a  city  prison, 
and  for  the  care,  feeding,  working  and  clothing  of  the  city 
prisoners;  provided,  that  during  such  time  as  the  city  shall 
have  no  such  prison,  sentences  to  imprisonment  for  viola- 
tions of  the  Charter  or  ordinances  shall  mean,  and  shall 
be  executed  by,  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  Fresno 
County,  within  the  city. 

Twenty-fifth.  To  make  real  estate  in  said  city  limits 
liable  for  the  construction  of  sidewalks,  crossings  and  all 
other  street  improvements  adjacent  thereto,  and  provide 
for  the  forced  sale  thereof  for  such  purposes. 

Twenty-sixth.  To  prevent  or  regulate  the  running  at 
large  of  any  animals;  to  establish  a  pound  within  or  with- 
out the  city,  and  to  authorize  the  destruction,  sale  or  im- 
pounding of  any  animal  found  running  at  large  in  the  city 
or  upon  any  of  the  public  property  of  the  city. 

Twenty-seventh.  To  regulate  or  prohibit  the  use  of 
steam  boilers,  -gas  and  gasoline  engines,  the  location  of 
telegraph,  telephone,  electric  light  and  other  poles  and 
wires,  and  the  construction  of  entrances  to  cellars  and 
basements  from  sidewalks. 

Twenty-eighth.  To  regulate  the  entrances  to  and  exits 
from  theaters,  lecture  rooms,  public  halls  and  churches, 
and  the  number  and  construction  of  such  entrances  and 
exits,  and  to  prohibit  the  placing  of  chairs,  benches,  stools 
or  other  obstacles  in  the  aisles  of  such  buildings;  also  to 
ordain  regalations  for  the  construction  or  alteration  of  any 
classes  of  buildings  where  deemed  necessary  for  the  safety 
of  persons,  in  cases  of  fire  or  otherwise. 


CHARTER. 


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Twenty-ninth.  To  regulate  and  control  the  construction 
and  maintenance  of,  and  to  grant  the  right  to  construct 
and  maintain,  subject  to  control  by  the  Board,  pipes,  tubes, 
conduits,  signal  bells,  warning  signs,  wires  and  other  elec- 
tric, telegraph  and  mechanical  appliances,  in,  along,  over, 
under  and  across  the  streets;  provided,  that  said  appli- 
ances shall  be  so  constructed  and  placed  as  not  to  inter- 
fere with  the  fire  alarm  system,  nor  with  the  extinguishing 
of  fires,  nor  with  the  free  use  of  the  sidewalks  and  streets. 
Also  to  require  railroad  companies  either  to  station  flag- 
men or  to  place  sufiicient  warning  signals  or  signal  bells 
on  such  street  crossings  as  may,  in  the  judgment  of  the 
Board,  be  necessary. 

To  construct  or  require  any  railroad  corporation  operat- 
ing a  railroad  in  or  through  the  city,  to  construct  all  neces- 
sary and  convenient  crossing  or  bridges  over  or  under  such 
railroad  tracks,  and  according  to  plans  and  specifications 
and  directions  therefor  provided  by  resolution  or  ordinance 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees;  and  to  require  to  be  opened  and 
maintained  by  any  railroad  company  or  corporation  operat- 
ing, maintaining  and  conducting  any  railroad  through  any 
portion  of  the  city,  all  such  street  crossing  as  may  now 
exist  or  that  public  convenience  may  require  in  the  judg- 
ment of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  city;  and,  by  reso- 
lution or  ordinance,  compel  the  opening  of  said  crossings, 
and  the  maintenance  and  repair  thereof  as  directed  and 
required;  and  to  prohibit  the  obstruction  of  any  and  all 
such  crossings. 

Thirtieth.  To  grant  franchises  by  ordinance  permitting 
any  person,  company  or  corporation  to  lay  and  maintain 
tracks  and  to  pass  with  steam  railroads  along,  upon  and 
across  or  elevated  above  or  placed  below  any  street  of  the 
city;  provided,  that  the  free  use  of  such  street  shall  not 
be  unnecessarily  obstructed  thereby;  and  provided  further, 
that  any  such  franchise  shall  be  granted  only  after  notice 
published  for  thirty  days  in  a  daily  paper  published  in  the 
city,  and  by  ordinance  passed  by  the  affirmative  votes  of  not 
less  than  six  members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees.  Such 
grants  shall  be  without  prejudice  to  the  rights  of  non-con- 
senting owners  to  compensation  for  damages. 

Thirty-first.  To  grant  franchises  by  ordinance  for  a 
term  not  exceeding  twenty-five  years  for  any  lawful  public 
service,  and  when  for  the  construction  and  operation  of 
street  railroads  on  or  along  the  streets  of  the  city,  upon 
the  following  terms,  viz: 

Whenever  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  determine  that 
a  franchise  to  construct  and  operate  a  street  railroad  along 
and  upon  any  of  the  streets  of  the  city  should  be  granted, 
it  shall,  after  such  determination,  cause  notice  to  be  pub- 
lished for  ten  days  in  a  daily  newspaper  published  in  the 
city,  specifying  the  route  over  and  along  which  it  is  de- 
termined to  grant  such  franchise,  and  shall  offer  to  grant 
the  same  to  the  person,  company  or  corporation  that  shall 
agree  to  pay  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  at  the  expiration  of 
five  years  after  the  franchise  is  granted,  and  thereafter 
semi-annually,  the  largest  per  centum  of  the  gross  receipts 
of  such  road;   provided,  that  all  grants  of  franchises  for 


Regulation  of 
the   use  of 

streets. 


Conduits,   etc. 


Regulation  of 

railroad 

crossings. 


Opening  of 
streets. 


Grants    of 

railway 

franchises. 


Grants   of 
franchises  for 
public    services 
generally. 

Publication 
of  notices. 


Franchises  to 
be  granted  to 
highest    bidder. 


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CHARTER. 


Street 
railway- 
fares   not  to 
exceed  5c. 


3  per   cent   of 
gross  receipts 
of  railway  to 
be   paid   to   city 
after  5  years. 


Repair  of 
streets  by 
railway 
companies. 


Power   to 
require 
filling  of 
water  holes. 


To  require 
owners   to   keep 
sidewalks 
free   from 
weeds,  etc. 


Power  to  fix 
duties  and 
compensation 
of    certain 
officers. 


Power  to 
fix   penalties 
for  violation 
of  ordinance 
of  charter. 


Civil  or 
criminal 
prosecution 
for   violation 
optionally. 


Power   to 
employ 
additional 
counsel. 


Street  railways  shall  be  upon  condition  that  single  lares 
on  such  roads  shall  not  exceed  five  cents,  and  that  only- 
such  rails  as  are  the  most  approved  pattern  shall  be  made 
use  of  in  the  construction  of  the  road. 

The  Board  may,  in  the  granting  of  such  franchise,  im- 
pose such  further  regulations  and  restrictions  in  the  use 
thereof  as  to  it  may  appear  expedient,  and  may  also  reject 
any  and  all  bids  and  refuse  to  grant  any  franchise  for  the 
proposed  route;  provided,  further,  that  the  Board  shall 
not  grant  any  franchise  for  the  construction  of  a  street 
railway  except  upon  conditions  that  at  least  three  per  cent 
of  the  gross  receipts  of  such  railway  shall  be  paid  to  the 
city  each  year  after  the  expiration  of  five  years  from  the 
granting  of  the  franchise. 

Thirty-second.  To  require  every  railroad  company  to 
keep  the  streets  in  repair  between  the  tracks  and  along 
and  within  the  distance  of  two  feet  upon  each  side  of  the 
tracks  occupied  by  the  Company. 

Thirty-third.  To  require,  upon  such  notice  as  the  Board 
may  direct,  any  lots  or  portions  of  lots  within  the  city 
which  may  be  covered  with  stagnant  water  a  portion  of 
the  year,  to  be  filled  up  to  such  a  level  or  grade  as  will 
prevent  the  same  from  being  so  covered,  and  to  assess  the 
cost  of  such  filling  upon  such  real  estate,  and  provide  that 
it  shall  be  a  lien  thereon;  and  to  require  and  provide  that 
the  owners  of  lots  fronting  on  any  street  or  sidewalk  of 
the  city  shall  at  all  times  keep  such  sidewalks  free  from 
weeds,  grass  and  rubbish  and  other  obstructions,  and  to 
remove  all  rubbish  and  unsightly  matter  from  their  prop- 
erty. 

Thirty-fourth.  To  make  all  needful  rules  to  govern 
the  official  conduct  and  duties  of  all  officers  and  employees 
of  the  city  whose  duties  are  not  defined  by  this  Charter, 
and  to  impose  additional  duties  upon  those  whose  duties 
are  stated;  and  to  fix  and  regulate  the  charges  and  fees 
of  all  such  officers  where  the  fees  are  not  otherwise  fixed, 
and  to  compel  the  payment  of  all  such  charges  and  fees 
into  the  City  Treasury. 

Thirty-fifth.  To  prescribe  fines,  forfeitures  and  penal- 
ties for  the  breach  of  an  ordinance  and  for  the  violation 
jf  any  provision  of  this  Charter;  but  no  such  fine  or  other 
pecuniary  penalty,  shall  exceed  three  hundred  dollars  in 
amount  and  no  penalty  of  imprisonment  shall  exceed  ninety 
days,  but  such  punishment  may  be  by  both  such  fine  and 
imprisonment;  provided,  that  the  violation  of  any  ordi- 
nance of  said  city  shall  constitute  a  misdemeanor  and  may 
be  prosecuted  by  the  authorities  of  said  city  in  a  criminal 
action  in  the  name  of  the  People  of  the  State  of  California, 
or  be  redressed  in  a  civil  action  in  any  court  of  competent 
jurisdiction  in  the  name  of  the  City,  at  the  option  of  the 
city  authorities. 

Thirty-sixth.  To  authorize  the  Mayor  to  employ,  in 
addition  to  the  City  Attorney,  an  attorney  at  law  to  prose- 
cute and  defend  the  interests  or  property  rights  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  or  any  question  involving  the  rights  of  the 
inhabitants  thereof  in  any  suit  pending  or  to  be  brought  for 


CHARTER. 


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or  against  the  said  city  or  any  of  its  oflacers;  and  to  pro- 
vide for  the  employment  and  compensation  of  said  attor- 
ney in  any  such  suit  or  action,  provided  that  where  such 
compensation  exceeds  the  sum  of  two  hundred  dollars, 
such  employment  or  contract  must  be  approved  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

Thirty-seventh.  To  make  all  rules  and  regulations 
necessary  and  proper  for  carrying  into  execution  the  fore- 
going powers  and  all  other  powers  vested  in  the  Board  of 
Trustees  by  this  Charter,  or  by  general  laws. 

Thirty-eighth.  To  make  and  enforce  all  such  other 
local,  police,  sanitary  and  other  regulations  as  are  not  in 
conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  Charter,  or  the  con- 
stitution of  this  State. 

Thirty-ninth.  To  provide  for  the  erection  and  construc- 
tion of  necessary  levees,  water  ways,  and  other  structures 
within  and  without  the  city,  where  necessary  to  prevent 
the  overflow  of  said  city  by  water  and  to  provide  for  the 
payment  of  the  cost  thereof. 

Fortieth.  To  appropriate  annually  a  sum  or  sums  of 
money,  not  exceeding  in  the  aggregate  one  thousand  dol- 
lars, for  public  concerts  or  other  entertainments  in  the 
open  air,  which  shall  be  free  to  all  the  public,  and  the 
dates,  hours  and  places  of  which  shall  be  under  the  con- 
trol of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Also  to  appropriate  a  sum  not  more  than  five  hundred 
dollars  annually,  to  be  placed  at  the  disposal  of  the  Mayor, 
for  use  in  furthering  the  ends  of  justice  in  such  ways  as 
to  him  shall  seem  best  for  the  interests  of  the  city,  of 
which  said  sum  no  account  shall  be  required  of  him. 

Forty-first.  To  provide  for  licensing,  inspecting  and 
regulating  dairies  and  slaughter-houses,  whether  within  or 
without  the  city,  where  the  milk,  butter,  cream,  cheese  and 
meats  from  same  are  brought  into  said  city  for  sale  or 
are  sold  in  said  city,  and  to  provide  for  granting  licenses 
only  on  inspection;  to  provide  for  licensing  and  regulating 
venders  of  milk,  butter,  cheese,  cream  and  meats;  and 
to  exclude  dairies  and  slaughter-houses  from  the  city;  to 
grant  power  to  the  Board  of  Health  to  issue  such  licenses. 
(As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  28.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  during  the  year 
1905,  and  every  five  years  thereafter,  cause  to  be  classified 
and  codified  under  appropriate  heads  all  ordinances  then 
in  force,  and  provide  for  the  publication  thereof  in  book  or 
pamphlet  form,  together  with  the  Charter;  no  other  publi- 
cation shall  be  required.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  also, 
at  the  end  of  each  year,  except  the  years  aforesaid,  cause 
to  be  published  in  pamphlet  form,  all  ordinances  passed  or 
amended  during  such  year  and  then  in  force. 

When  such  ordinances  are  so  classified  and  codified  as 
above  provided,  it  shall  be  lawful  for  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees to  revise  and  amend  the  same  and  to  pass  or  adopt 
the  whole  as  amended,  as  one  or  more  ordinances,  and  no 
other  publication  other  than  such  book  or  pamphlet  shall 
be  required. 


Incidental 
powers. 


Construction    of 
levees,  etc. 


Appropriations 
for    concerts, 
etc. 


Appropriation 
of  money  for 
Mayor's    use. 


Regulation 
of    dairies 
and  slaughter 
houses. 


Codification 
and    publication 
of  ordinances. 


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CHARTER. 


Every  officer  shall  be  entitled  to  one  copy  of  all  such 
hooks  or  pamphlets,  and  a  sufficient  number  shall  be  pub- 
lished for  general  distribution  in  the  city.  (Added.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Duties    of 
the   Mayor. 


Messages. 


Enforce 
laws,   etc. 


Have  books 

experted 

yearly. 


Supervisory 
power. 


Preservation 
of    order. 


ARTICLE  III. 

EXECUTIVE     DEPARTMENT. 

The  Mayor. 

Section  30.  There  shall  be  a  Mayor,  who  shall  be  the 
chief  executive  officer  of  the  city.  He  shall  be  at  least 
thirty-two  years  of  age. 

Sec.  31.  He  shall  vigilantly  observe  the  official  conduct 
of  all  public  oflEicers,  and  take  note  of  the  fidelity  and  ex- 
actitude, or  the  want  thereof,  with  which  they  execute 
their  duties  and  obligations,  especially  in  the  collection, 
administration  and  disbursement  of  the  public  funds  and 
property;  and  the  books,  records,  and  official  papers  of 
all  departments,  boards,  officers  and  persons  in  the  employ 
or  service  of  the  city,  shall  at  all  times  be  open  to  his  in- 
spection and  examination.  He  shall  take  special  care  to 
see  that  the  books  and  records  of  the  said  departments, 
boards,  officers  and  persons  are  kept  in  legal  and  proper 
form;  and  any  official  defalcation  or  willful  neglect  of 
duty,  or  official  misconduct  which  he  may  discover  or 
which  shall  be  reported  to  him,  shall  be  laid  by  him  before 
the  Board  of  Trustees,  City  Attorney  or  District  Attorney, 
in  order  that  the  public  interests  may  be  protected,  and 
the  person  in  default  be  proceeded  against  according  to 
law. 

One.  He  shall,  from  time  to  time,  give  the  Board  of 
Trustees  information  in  writing  relative  to  the  state  of 
the  city,  and  shall  recommend  such  measures  as  he  may 
deem  beneficial  to  its  interests. 

Two.  He  shall  see  that  the  laws  of  the  State,  the  pro- 
visions of  this  charter,  and  the  ordinances  of  the  city  are 
observed  and  enforced. 

Three.  He  shall  appoint  a  competent  person  or  per- 
sons, expert  in  matters  of  bookkeeping  and  accounts,  to 
examine  the  books,  records,  condition,  and  affairs  of  every 
department,  board  or  officer,  and  report  fully  thereon,  in 
writing,  to  him  at  least  once  in  every  year,  and  to  enforce 
such  examination.  Any  person  refusing  to  submit  to  or 
permit  such  examination,  or  purposely  delaying  or  imped- 
ing the  same,  must  be  suspended  from  office  by  the  Mayor, 
and  may  be  removed  as  for  malfeasance  in  office. 

Four.  He  shall  have  a  general  supervisions  over  all 
departments  and  public  institutions  of  the  city,  and  see 
that  they  are  honestly,  economically  and  lawfully  con- 
ducted. 

Five.  He  shall  take  all  proper  measures  for  the  pres- 
ervation of  public  order  and  the  suppression  of  all  riots 
and  tumults,  for  which  purpose  he  is  authorized  and  em- 
powered to  use  and  command  the  police  force;  and  if  such 


CHARTER. 


15 


police  force  is  insufficient,  it  shall  be  his  duty  to  call  upon 
the  citizens,  or  the  Grovernor  for  military  aid,  in  the  man- 
ner provided  by  law,  in  order  that  such  riots  or  tumults 
may  be  properly  and  effectually  suppressed. 

Sec.  32.  The  Mayor  shall  preside  at  all  meetings  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  shall  be  entitled  to  vote  only 
on  questions  coming  before  said  board  when  the  votes  of 
said  Trustees  are  evenly  divided. 

Sec.  33.  The  Mayor  shall  sign  in  behalf  of  the  city,  all 
written  contracts  approved  by  him.  All  written  contracts 
to  which  the  city  is  a  party  shall  be  executed  in  duplicate, 
and  one  copy  delivered  to  the  other  contracting  party,  and 
the  other  filed  in  the  office  of  the  City  Clerk.  The  Mayor 
shall  sign  all  warrants  except  for  salaries,  ordered  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees,  unless  the  order  shall  be  disapproved 
by  him,  in  which  case  like  proceedings  with  like  effect, 
as  near  as  may  be,  shall  be  had  as  in  case  of  contracts 
disapproved  by  him,  as  provided  in  Section  26  of  this 
Charter.     (As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  34.  The  Mayor  shall  sign  all  conveyances  made 
by  said  city,  and  is  authorized  to  acknowledge  the  execu- 
tion of  all  instruments  executed  by  said  city,  that  require 
to  be  acknowledged. 

Sec.  35.  He  shall,  at  least  once  a  month,  together  with 
the  Clerk  and  City  Attorney,  count  the  cash  in  the  city 
treasury  and  see  that  it  corresponds  with  the  books  of  the 
Treasurer  and  Clerk,  and  report  the  result  of  such  count 
to  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Sec.  36.  He  shall  see  that  all  contracts  and  agree- 
ments with  the  city  are  faithfully  kept  and  fully  per- 
formed; and  to  that  end  shall  cause  legal  proceedings  to 
be  commenced  and  prosecuted  in  the  name  of  the  city, 
against  all  persons  or  corporations  failing  to  fulfill  their 
agreements  or  contracts,  either  in  whole  or  in  part.  He 
shall  have  the  general  supervision  of  all  city  officers  elected 
or  appointed;  he  shall  have  power  to  suspend  any  elective 
city  officer  (except  a  member  of  the  Board  of  Trustees) 
for  a  dereliction,  neglect  or  non-performance  of  duty,  and 
shall  report  the  same  to  the  Board  of  Trustees.  If  the 
board,  after  a  hearing,  by  affirmative  vote  of  at  least  six 
members,  approve  of  the  suspension,  they  shall  declare 
the  office  vacant,  or  continue  the  suspension  for  such  time 
as  they  may  deem  proper,  and  such  vacancy  shall  be  filled 
by  the  Mayor,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

Sec.  37.  During  the  temporary  absence  or  disability 
of  the  Mayor,  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  elect  one  of  its 
members  to  act  as  Mayor  pro  tem,  in  like  conditions  dur- 
ing his  term  of  office,  who  shall,  after  taking  the  oath  as 
such,  perform  the  duties  of  Mayor  during  such  times. 

When  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  office  of  Mayor  it  shall 
be  filled  for  the  unexpired  term  by  the  Board  of  Trustees 
by  the  election  of  a  duly  qualified  person  other  than  a 
member  of  such  Board  of  Trustees.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 


To    preside 
at  meetings 
of   Trustees, 


Mayor    to 
approve   and 
sig-n   all 
contracts  and 
warrants. 


Sign  all 
papers,  etc. 


Count  cash. 


Enforce 
faithful 
performance 
of    contracts. 


Acting  Mayor. 


Vacancy  in 
office  to  be 
filled    by    Board 
of  Trustees. 


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CHARTER. 


Appointments 
by  Mayor. 


Trustees   not 
to  suggest 
or   request 
appointments. 


Mayor  shall 
hold  no  other 
office. 


Other  duties. 


Duties    of 
City    Clerk. 


Sec.  38.  The  Mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  th& 
Board  of  Trustees,  shall,  in  writing,  appoint  all  officers 
of  the  City  whose  election  or  appointment  is  not  other- 
wise provided  for  in  this  Charter  or  by  law.  When  a 
nomination  is  made  to  the  Board  of  Trustees,  it  shall  be 
confirmed  or  rejected  not  later  than  the  next  regular  meet- 
ing thereof;  and  in  case  the  officer  nominated  is  not  con- 
firmed, the  Mayor  shall,  within  ten  days  thereafter^ 
nominate  another,  and  may  continue  doing  so  until  the 
place  is  filled. 

No  member  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  ever  sug- 
gest or  request  the  appointment  of,  appoint  or  nominate 
any  officer,  clerk  or  employee  to  any  place  in  the  city 
government,  except  to  fill  a  vacancy  in  the  office  of  Mayor 
or  City  Clerk,  and  necessary  election  officers.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  39.  The  Mayor  shall  not,  during  the  term  for 
which  he  shall  have  been  elected,  hold  any  other  office 
or  be  a  member  of  any  board  or  commission  connected 
with  the  federal,  state,  county  or  city  government,  except 
as  in  this  Charter  otherwise  provided.  Nor  shall  he  ever 
receive  from  the  city,  for  any  cause  or  reason,  any  other 
or  greater  compensation  than  the  salary  allowed  him  by 
this  Charter  as  Mayor. 

Sec.  40.  The  Mayor  shall  perform  all  such  other  duties 
as  may  be  prescribed  by  law  or  ordinance. 

City  Clerk. 

Sec.  41.  There  shall  be  a  City  Clerk  who  shall  have 
the  custody  of  and  be  responsible  for  the  corporate  seal 
and  all  books,  papers,  records  and  archives  belonging  to 
the  city  not  in  actual  use  by  other  officers  or  elsewhere 
by  special  provision  committed  to  their  custody;  he  shall 
be  present  at  each  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and 
keep  a  record  of  its  proceedings;  he  shall  keep  separate 
books  in  which,  respectively,  he  shall  record  all  ordi- 
nances, contracts,  and  official  bonds;  he  shall  keep  all  of 
his  books  properly  indexed  and  open  to  public  inspection 
when  not  in  actual  use;  he  shall  make  out,  sign  and  de- 
liver to  the  collector,  charging  him  therewith  and  taking  his 
receipt  therefor,  all  licenses  and  receipts  for  water  rates; 
he  shall  number  and  keep  a  record  of  all  demands  passed 
by  the  board,  showing  the  date  of  approval,  amount  and 
name  of  original  holder,  the  number,  on  what  account, 
and  out  of  what  fund  payable.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to  be 
constantly  acquainted  with  the  exact  condition  of  the 
treasury.  He  shall,  on  application  of  any  person  indebted 
to  the  city,  holding  money  payable  into  the  city  treasury, 
or  desiring  to  pay  money  therein,  certify  to  the  Treasurer 
the  amount  thereof,  to  what  fund  applicable,  and  by  whom 
to  be  paid.  He  shall,  upon  the  written  order  of  the  Treas- 
urer directing  him  to  issue  a  receipt  for  money  paid  into 
the  city  treasury,  charge  the  Treasurer  with  the  amount 
received  by  him  and  give  the  person  paying  the  same  a 
receipt  therefor.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to  apportion  among 
the  several  funds  all  public  money  at  any  time  in  the 
city  treasury  not  by  law  or  ordinance  spefically  appor- 
tioned and  appropriated,  and  forthwith  notify  the  Treas- 


CHARTER. 


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Tirer  of  such  apportionment  or  appropriation.  He  shall 
counter  sign  and  deliver  to  the  proper  officer  all  licenses 
and  receipts  for  water  rates,  charging  them  therewith  and 
taking  their  receipts  therefor. 

Sec.  42.  He  shall,  on  the  first  Monday  of  each  month, 
or  oftener  if  required,  report  in  writing  to  the  Mayor  and 
Board  of  Trustees,  the  condition  of  each  fund  in  the  treas- 
ury. He  shall  make  a  semi-annual  report  to  the  same, 
showing  the  sources  from  which  the  city's  revenues  are 
derived,  and  the  amount  paid  into  the  treasury  from  each 
source,  and  the  amount  expended,  and  for  what  purpose. 
He  shall  state  in  such  report,  separately,  the  revenues 
derived  from  licenses  authorized  by  the  Charter,  and  so 
separately  of  every  other  source  of  revenue,  or  money 
paid  to  the  city.  He  shall  set  forth  in  the  proper  book 
a  plain  and  businesslike  statement  of  every  money  tran- 
saction of  the  city,  so  that  he  can  at  any  time  tell  the 
exact  condition  of  the  city's  finances,  and  each  fund 
thereof. 

He  shall  audit  all  claims  for  salaries  of  officers  and 
employees  of  the  city,  except  as  otherwise  in  this  Charter 
provided,  and  shall  draw  and  sign  warrants  for  amounts 
legally  due  on  the  same,  and  all  warrants  finally  ordered 
by  the  Board  of  Trustees;  he  shall  number  and  mark  filed 
every  claim  properly  presented  for  allowance,  with 
the  date  of  filing  and  refer  the  same  to  the  Board  of 
Trustees  at  its  next  session  for  its  examination  by  com- 
mittee or  otherwise,  and  for  its  approval  or  rejection. 

He  shall  designate  and  draw  upon  the  proper  fund  for 
the  payment  of  the  same  as  ordered  by  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees; he  must  number  all  warrants  consecutively  in  the 
order  allowed  and  drawn,  with  the  date,  amount  and  to 
whom  payable,  and  the  same  shall  be  entitled  to  pay- 
ment in  the  same  order  as  allowed  and  drawn. 

Every  demand  against  the  city  treasury,  except  for 
salaries  of  city  officers  and  employees  and  except  upon 
bonds,  and  coupons  for  interest,  must  be  itemized,  specify- 
ing the  goods  furnished,  the  service  performed,  or  other 
basis  of  the  claim,  giving  the  date  and  amount  of  each 
item,  and  by  whom  ordered,  and  the  amount  of  the  claim, 
and  must  be  verified  by  the  oath  of  the  claimant  or  some- 
one for  him  having  knowledge  thereof  to  the  effect  that 
such  claim  is  justly  and  wholly  due  and  unpaid,  and  that 
each  item  thereof  has  accrued  within  one  year  next  be- 
fore its  presentation  for  payment;  and  no  claim  or  de- 
mand or  any  part  thereof  shall  be  allowed  or  paid  unless 
so  presented  within  one  year  next  after  it  became 
due;  and  such  allowance  and  payment,  whether  of  the 
whole  or  a  part  of  the  amount  claimed,  shall  be  in  full 
payment  of  the  demand  presented;  provided,  however, 
that  any  person  whose  claim  has  been  properly  pre- 
sented within  one  year,  and  has  been  rejected,  shall  have 
the  right  to  bring  a  suit  thereon  against  the  city  within 
ninety  days  from  the  date  of  such  rejection;  otherwise 
such  claim  shall  be  barred;  and  any  claim  presented  for 
allowance  may,  at  the  option  of  claimant,  be  deemed  re- 
jected if  not  acted  on  within  ninety  days. 


City  Clerk  to 
report   monthly 
or    oftener 
to    Mayor    and 
Trustees. 


Duty    of    Clerk 
with    reference 
to  claims. 


"Warrants, 
how  drawn. 


Demands 
against   City 
Treasurer  to  be 
itemized    and 
verified. 


Must   be 
presented 
within   one 
year. 


Suit   to   be 
brought 
within   90   days 
after  rejection 
oj  demand. 


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CHARTER. 


Allowance   of 
unauthorized 
demands 
prohibited. 

Indebtedness 
to   City   to  be 
deducted. 


Demands  of 
City   officials. 


Not  paid  when. 


Post  list  of 
employes. 


Bond   of 

License 

Collector. 


Licenses   to   be 
paid    in    the 
treasviry 
weekly. 

License 
Collector 
to  report 
delinquents, 
weekly. 


City  Attorney 
to  sue. 


Attachment. 


Costs   of   suit. 


No  demand  shall  be  allowed  or  paid  by  any  board  or 
officer  unless  payment  thereof  from  the  city  treasury  is 
authorized  by  law;  nor  shall  any  demand  be  so  allowed 
or  paid  in  favor  of  any  person  or  his  assigns,  who  is  in- 
debted to  the  city,  without  first  deducting  therefrom  the 
amount  of  such  indebtedness;  nor  in  favor  of  any  person 
having  the  care,  custody  or  control  of  public  funds,  unless 
the  accounts  of  such  persons  have  been  presented,  passed 
upon,  and  approved,  as  is  or  may  be  required  by  law;  nor 
in  favor  of  any  officer  or  his  assigns,  who  has  failed  to 
do  any  duty  imposed  upon  him  by  law  as  such  officer, 
or  who  withholds  from  the  proper  demand  and  custody 
of  the  city,  any  of  its  property.  (As  amended.  Election 
Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  43.  He  shall  keep  publicly  posted  in  his  office 
a  list  of  all  persons  receiving  salaries  or  wages  from  the 
city,  with  the  amount  of  monthly  salary  or  wages  received 
by  each  opposite  his  name,  which  list  shall  be  revised 
and  corrected  by  him  monthly,  and  perform  such  other 
duties  as  are  or  shall  be  imposed  upon  him  by  this  Charter 
or  by  ordinance;  he  shall  devote  his  entire  time  to  the 
duties  of  his  office,  he  shall  have  power  to  take  affidavits 
and  administer  oaths  in  all  matters  relating  to  the  busi- 
ness of  the  city  and  shall  make  no  charge  therefor. 

License  Collector. 

Sec.  44.  There  shall  be  a  License  Collector,  appointed 
by  the  Mayor  with  the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees, 
who  shall  give  bond  to  the  City  in  such  amount  as  shall 
be  prescribed  by  the  Board,  and  with  such  sureties  as 
shall  be  approved  by  the  Mayor.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to 
receive  and  collect  all  city  license  taxes  and  charges, 
and  all  such  money  due  the  city  not  otherwise  provided 
for,  as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  by  ordinance  direct, 
and  pay  the  same  over  to  the  treasurer  weekly.  The  timo 
and  manner  of  the  collection  of  license  taxes  may  be  pro- 
vided for  by  the  Board  of  Trustees.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  45.  Whenever  any  person  required  by  any  city 
ordinance  to  take  out  a  license  shall  fail,  neglect  or  re- 
fuse to  take  out  such  license  and  pay  therefor  at  the  time 
and  in  the  manner  in  such  ordinance  provided,  or  if  any 
person  required  to  take  out  any  license  shall  transact, 
do  or  carry  on  any  business,  trade  or  occupation,  without 
first  having  procured  the  requisite  license  for  such  busi- 
ness, trade  or  occupation,  the  License  Collector  shall  re- 
port such  delinquent  td  the  City  Attorney,  who  shall  at 
once  bring  suit  in  the  name  of  the  City  against  the  delin- 
quent, and  in  such  case  the  License  Collector  or  City 
Attorney  may  make  the  necessary  affidavit,  as  in  other 
cases,  for  an  attachment,  and  a  writ  of  attachment  shall 
issue,  upon  the  filing  of  the  affidavit,  against  the  property 
of  such  delinquent,  without  an  undertaking  being  filed  by 
or  on  behalf  of  the  city;  and  in  such  action  the  sum  of 
fifteen  dollars — ten  dollars  of  which  shall  be  paid  to  the 
City  Attorney  for  services  in  prosecuting  such  action,  and 
five  dollars  to  the  License  Collector  for  reporting  the  same 


CHARTER. 


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— shall  be  included  in  the  judgment  as  liquidated  damages, 
together  with  the  original  debt  and  costs  of  the  action; 
provided,  however,  nothing  in  this  section  shall  authorize 
the  Court,  officer  or  any  other  person  whomsoever,  to  make 
any  claim  or  charge  against  the  city  for  any  services 
rendered  in  or  about  any  such  action;  provided  further, 
that  in  any  such  suit,  no  witness  for  the  plaintiff  shall 
he  entitled  to  demand  or  receive  any  witness  fees  or 
mileage  in  advance,  nor  shall  any  witness  be  entitled  to 
charge  or  receive  any  fees  or  mileage  whatever  unless 
the  same  be  recovered  as  costs  from  the  defendant;  pro- 
vided further,  that  any  person  who  shall  commence  or 
continue  to  do,  transact  or  carry  on  any  business,  trade, 
profession  or  calling,  for  which  a  license  may  by  any 
ordinance  be  required  to  be  taken  out  without  first  pro- 
curing such  license,  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and, 
upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  fined  in  any  sum  not 
exceeding  three  hundred  dollars  or  imprisoned  not  more 
than  ninety  days,  or  be  punished  by  both  such  fine  and 
imprisonment.  Upon  the  trial  of  any  criminal  action  pro- 
vided for  by  this  section,  the  defendant  shall  be  deemed 
not  to  have  procured  the  proper  license  unless  he  either 
produce  it  or  prove  that  he  did  procure  it;  but  he  may 
plead  in  bar  of  the  criminal  action  a  recovery  against 
him  and  the  payment  by  him,  in  a  civil  suit  or  action,  of 
the  proper  license  money,  damages  and  costs.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  46.  All  billiard  tables,  bar  fixtures,  ten-pin  alleys, 
pins  and  balls,  furniture,  crockery,  glassware,  liquors,  and 
chattels  of  every  kind  used  in  transacting  or  carrying  on 
or  doing  the  business  of  a  drinking  saloon,  bar,  restaurant, 
billiard  saloon,  ten-pin  alley,  tavern,  eating-house,  ball- 
room, dance  house,  theater  or  circus,  where  by  ordinance 
such  business  is  required  to  be  licensed,  shall,  without 
reference  to  the  actual  ownership  of  such  property,  be 
liable  for  and  may  be  taken  in  attachment  or  on  execution 
for  the  license  money  due  on  the  business  in  which  they 
-are  allowed  to  be  used;  and  every  dray,  cart,  wagon,  car- 
riage, hack,  omnibus,  or  other  vehicle  required  by  ordi- 
nance to  be  licensed,  together  with  the  horse  or  horses 
commonly  used  thereon,  shall,  without  reference  to  the 
actual  ownership  of  such  property,  be  liable  for  and  may 
be  taken  in  attachment  or  on  execution  for  the  license 
money  due  on  such  dray,  cart,  wagon,  carriage,  hack, 
omnibus,  or  other  vehicle.  There  shall  be  added  to  every 
license  not  obtained  within  five  days  after  the  same  be- 
comes due  and  payable,  the  sum  of  five  dollars,  which 
shall  become  a  part  of  the  license,  and  be  paid  into  the 
treasury  in  the  same  manner  as  other  revenues. 


Certain 
charges 
prohibited. 


Witness  fees 
not   to   be      '• 
allowed  unless 
recovered  as 
costs. 


Failure  to 
procure 
license  a 
misdemeanor. 

Criminal 
action   barred 
by  recovery 
in   civil   suit. 


Property  liable 
to  attachment 
for  license  fee. 


Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Sec.  47.  There  shall  be  a  Superintendent  of  Streets, 
who  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Mayor,  by  and  with  the 
consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  shall  hold  office 
at  the  pleasure  of  the  Mayor,  and  whose  duty  shall  be  to 
see  that  the  laws,  ordinances,  orders  and  regulations,  re- 
lating to  sewers,  drains,  levees,  streets,  alleys  and  high- 


Duties  of 
Superintendent 
of   Streets. 


20 


CHARTER. 


Register    of 
streets,   etc. 


Appointment 
and 

qualifications  of 
City    Engineer. 


Duties  of 
Engineer 
and  bond. 


Must  inspect 
plans   and 
specifications 
for   buildings, 
repairs   or 
improvements- 


Must  see  that 
buildings,    etc., 
are  constructed 
properly. 


ways  are  fully  carried  into  execution,  and  that  the  penal- 
ties thereof  are  rigidly  enforced.  He  shall  superintend 
and  direct  the  cleaning  of  all  sewers  and  drains,  and  keep 
himself  informed  of  the  condition  of  all  the  public  streets 
and  highways,  and  also  of  all  public  buildings,  parks,  lots, 
sewers,  levees  and  grounds  of  the  city,  and  report  the 
same  to  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Sec.  48.  He  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  are 
hereinafter  specified,  or  as  the  board  may  require  of  him; 
and  he  shall  have  the  power  and  shall  perform  the  duties 
required  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  by  the  act  of 
the  legislature  of  the  State  of  California,  entitled  "An 
act  to  provide  for  work  upon  streets,  lanes,  alleys,  courts, 
places  and  sidewalks,  and  for  the  construction  of  sewers 
within  municipalities,"  approved  March  18,  1885,  or  by  any 
acts  amendatory  thereof,  supplementary  thereto,  or  sub- 
stituted therefor.  He  shall  keep  a  public  office  in  the  city, 
as  provided  by  the  board,  and  shall  keep  therein  the 
records  of  his  office  and  a  register  of  all  streets,  alleys, 
sewers  and  drains,  and  all  improvements  and  repairs  made 
thereon,  with  an  index  for  easy  reference.  Should  he  fail 
to  see  the  laws,  ordinances  and  regulations  relating  to 
the  public  streets  and  highways  carried  into  execution, 
he  and  his  sureties  shall  be  liable  upon  his  official  bond 
to  any  person  injured  in  person  or  property  in  consequence 
of  said  official  neglect.  All  registers,  records,  books,  con- 
tracts, plats,  diagrams,  and  all  papers  and  documents  be- 
longing to  his  office  shall  be  delivered  to  his  successor  in 
office. 

Section  49  repealed.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905. 

City  Engineer. 

Sec.  50.  There  shall  be  a  City  Engineer,  appointed  by 
the  Mayor  subject  to  confirmation  by  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, and  to  hold  office  at  the  pleasure  of  the  Mayor.  He 
shall  be  a  competent  surveyor  and  civil  engineer,  who 
shall  have  had  not  less  than  three  years  experience  as 
such.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb,  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  51.  It  shall  be  his  duty  to  perform  all  surveying 
and  civil  engineering  required  in  the  prosecution  of  the 
public  works  and  improvements  of  the  city,  and  to  certify 
to  the  progress  and  completion  of  the  same.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  52.  He  shall,  together  with  the  Plumbing  Inspec- 
tor and  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  inspect  all  plans 
and  specifications  of  all  the  contemplated  buildings,  re- 
pairs or  improvements  of  buildings  within  the  city,  when 
required  by  the  building  ordinances  of  said  City,  and  if 
found  to  conform  to  the  requirements  of  the  ordinances, 
he  shall,  with  them,  sign  a  permit  for  the  erection  of  the 
same.  He  shall  examine  and  see  that  all  the  buildings 
and  fixtures  thereof,  balconies,  porches,  awnings  and  signs, 
except  as  aforesaid,  are  constructed  in  a  safe  and  sub- 
stantial manner,  according  to  the  ordinances  and  shall  re- 
port to  the  Mayor  any  failures  in  those  respects.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


CHARTER. 


21 


Sec.  53.  If,  upon  examination  of  plans  and  specifica- 
tions, it  be  found  by  the  said  Engineer,  or  Plumbing  In- 
spector, or  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  that  they  do  not 
conform  to  the  requirements  of  the  law,  they  shall  give 
written  notice  to  the  owner  or  architect  designing  them, 
specifying  the  points  of  variance  therefrom.  The  City 
Engineer  shall  inspect  the  works  of  construction  of  all 
such  structures  as  are  permitted  from  time  to  time,  and 
upon  discovery  of  any  variance  from  the  plans  or  specifica- 
tions as  permitted,  he  shall  order  the  unlawful  work  stop- 
ped and  at  once  make  report  thereof  to  the  Mayor.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  54.  He  shall  make  monthly  reports  to  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  the  plans,  specifications  and  structures  ex- 
amined, and  the  results  thereof,  and  of  all  variations  from, 
or  violations  of  the  law  respecting  the  same.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  55.  He  shall  do  such  other  work  pertaining  to  his 
profession  as  he  may  be  directed  to  do  by  the  Board  of 
Trustees  or  by  any  general  law  of  the  State  of  California. 
He  shall  keep  a  public  office  within  the  city,  as  provided 
by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  shall  keep  therein  the 
records  of  his  office  and  all  maps,  plats,  surveys  and  cer- 
tificates pertaining  thereto,  with  an  index  for  easy  refer- 
ence; also  all  copies  of  plans  and  specifications  for  build- 
ings, structures,  improvements  or  repairs  presented  to  him 
for  permits,  with  a  statement  of  the  location  of  each,  made 
of  record,  and  numbered  as  filed.  All  such  records,  maps, 
plats,  surveys,  certificates,  plans,  specifications  and  monu- 
ments as  filed  or  recorded,  shall  be  the  property  of  the 
city,  and  shall  be  by  him  turned  over  to  his  successor  in 
office.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

City  Attorney. 

Sec.  56.  There  shall  be  a  City  Attorney  who  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees,  who  shall  be  an  attorney  at  law,  ad- 
mitted to  practice  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  this  State. 
It  shall  be  his  duty  to  prosecute  on  behalf  of  the  people, 
all  cases  before  the  Police  Court  for  all  violations  of  this 
Charter  and  of  city  ordinances  and  resolutions.  It  shall 
be  his  duty  to  attend  to  all  suits  and  other  matters  to 
which  the  city  is  a  party,  or  in  which  the  city  may  be 
legally  interested;  provided,  the  Mayor  and  Board  of  Trus- 
tees shall  have  control  of  all  litigation  of  the  city,  and  may 
direct  an  attorney,  selected  by  the  Mayor,  to  take  charge 
thereof,  or  to  assist  the  City  Attorney  therein.  The  City 
Attorney  shall  give  his  advice  or  opinion  in  writing  to 
the  Mayor,  Board  of  Trustees  or  other  city  officers,  when- 
ever required  to  do  so,  and  do  such  other  things  apper- 
taining to  his  office  as  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  or  Mayor 
may  be  required  of  him.  He  shall  pass  upon  the  validity 
of  all  bonds  given  to  and  all  contracts  made  with  the  city. 
He  shall,  when  required  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  or  any 
member  thereof,  draft  any  and  all  proposed  ordinances, 
resolutions,  laws,  rules,  contracts,  bonds  and  all  other  legal 
papers  for  the  city;  and  attend  all  meetings  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  when  requested  by  the  Mayor,  or  as  required 
by  ordinance.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Duty  with 
respect  to 
defective 
specifications. 


Must  stop 
unlawful    work 
and   report 
same  to  Mayor. 


Engineer    to 
make  monthly 
reports   to 
Trustees. 


Office  and 
records. 


Appointment 
and 

qualifications  of 
City  Attorney. 


Duty    with 
reference 
to  suits. 


Mayor  and 
Trustees   may 
employ    special 
counsel. 

To  advise 
Mayor  and 
Trustees    and 
other  officers. 

To  pass  on 
bonds   and 
contracts. 

Dra^v 

ordinances    and 
legal    papers. 

Attendance 
at  meetings 


22 


CHARTER. 


Police    Court. 


One    Judge. 


Jurisdiction. 


Concurrent 
jurisdiction    of. 


Appeals. 


Appeals, 
procedure 
in  case  of. 


Disability  of 
Police   Judge. 


Open. 


Courtroom    and 
supplies. 


Fines,   etc. 


Court  officer. 


Undetermined 
actions. 


ARTICLE  IV. 
JUDICIAL    DEPARTMENT— POLICE    COURT. 

Sec.  60.  There  is  hereby  created,  in  and  for  the  City 
of  Fresno,  a  court  which  shall  be  known  as  the  Police 
Court  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  61.  Said  court  shall  consist  of  one  judge,  who 
shall  be  a  duly  licensed  attorney  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  the  State  of  California. 

Sec.  62.     Said  court  shall  have  exclusive  jurisdiction: 

(1).  In  all  prosecutions  for  violations  of  the  city  ordi- 
nances. 

(2).  In  all  actions  for  the  recovery  of  any  fine,  penalty 
or  forfeiture,  and  the  enforcement  of  any  obligation  or 
liability  prescribed  or  created  by  the  city  ordinances  and 
in  which  the  sum  sued  for  does  not  amount  to  three 
hundred  dollars. 

Sec.  63.  Within  the  city  limits  said  court  shall  have 
concurrent  and  co-ordinate  jurisdiction  with  township  Jus- 
tices' Courts  in  all  matters  and  things  in  which  said  Jus- 
tices' Courts  now  or  may  hereafter  have  jurisdiction;  and 
the  judge  of  said  Police  Court  shall  have  as  aforesaid  like 
authority,  power  and  jurisdiction  as  the  justices  of  said 
Justice's  Court. 

Sec.  64.  Appeals  may  be  taken  to  the  Superior  Court 
of  the  State  of  California,  in  and  for  the  County  of  Fresno, 
from  the  judgments  and  orders  of  said  Police  Court,  in  all 
cases  in  which  appeals  now  are  or  may  hereafter  be  taken 
to  said  Superior  Court  from  said  Justice's  Court  and  Police 
Courts. 

Sec.  65.  In  all  proceedings  in  and  appeals  from  said 
Police  Court,  the  pleadings,  practice,  procedure  and  laws 
now  applicable  or  that  may  hereafter  be  made  applicable 
to  said  Justice's  or  Police  Courts,  are  hereby  adopted  and 
made  applicable  to  said  Police  Court. 

Sec.  66.  Upon  the  sickness  or  disability  of  the  judge 
of  said  Police  Court,  he  may  cause  to  preside  in  his  place 
any  qualified  Justice  of  the  Peace  of  the  County  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  67.  Said  Police  Court  shall  be  open  for  the  tran- 
saction of  business  at  all  times. 

Sec.  68.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  provide  a  court- 
room and  court-room  accommodations,  dockets,  blanks  and 
stationery  free  of  charge  for  said  court. 

Sec.  69.  All  fines  and  other  moneys  received  or  col- 
lected by  the  judge  of  said  Police  Court,  for  or  on  account 
of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  paid  into  the  city  treasury 
on  the  first  Monday  in  each  month. 

Sec.  70.  The  Chief  of  Police  shall  assign  a  police 
officer  for  attendance  on  said  court  to  preserve  order 
therein,  enforce  its  orders  and  serve  its  process. 

Sec.  71.  All  actions  and  proceedings  pending  and  un- 
determined in  the  existing  City  Recorder's  Court  shall  be 
proceeded  with,  heard,  tried  and  determined  in  said  Police 
Court  hereby  provided  for,  before  said  judge,  the  same  as 
if  said  actions  or  proceedings  had  been  originally  com- 
menced in  said  Police  Court. 


CHARTER. 


23 


ARTICLE  V. 


DEPARTMENT  OF  PUBLIC  WORKS. 


Sec.  80.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  except  as  other- 
wise provided  in  this  Charter,  take  possession  and  have 
the  custody  and  control  of  all  maps,  surveys,  field  notes, 
records,  plans,  specifications,  contracts,  models,  machinery, 
tools,  appliances,  contract  rights,  privileges,  books,  docu- 
ments, papers,  archives  and  property  belonging  to  said 
city,  heretofore  kept  by  or  in  the  offices  of  the  City  Sur- 
veyor or  Superintendent  of  Streets,  or  kept  by  or  in  the 
possession  of  any  other  officer,  and  pertaining  to  any  pub- 
lic buildings  or  public  works  of  the  city.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  81.  The  board  shall  have  charge  and  superin- 
tendence of  all  public  work  of  every  kind,  not  otherwise 
controlled  by  general  law,  to  be  done  for  the  city,  and 
also  of  furnishing  all  material  and  supplies  for  public  use, 
except  as  otherwise  provided  in  this  Charter.  It  shall  be 
the  duty  of  the  board  to  inspect  vigilantly  all  parts  of  the 
city,  and  cause  to  be  done,  from  time  to  time,  such  work 
as  it  shall  deem  necessary  or  proper. 


Property   and 
records. 


Have  charge 
of  all  public 
work. 


Sec.  82.  All  public  work  authorized  by  the  Board  of 
Trustees  to  be  done,  and  not  within  the  provisions  of  the 
general  law  of  the  State  of  California  operating  thereon, 
and  all  materials  and  supplies  to  be  furnished  for  public 
use,  shall  be  done  and  furnished  under  written  contract, 
except  as  hereinafter  provided.  Before  awarding  any  such 
contract  for  doing  any  work  or  furnishing  any  materials 
or  supplies  for  the  city,  the  Board  shall  cause  notice  to 
be  posted  conspicuously  in  its  office  and  published  not 
less  than  ten  days  in  a  newspaper  published  in  the  city, 
inviting  sealed  proposals  for  the  contemplated  work  or 
materials  or  supplies,  and  in  case  the  estimated  cost  of 
the  same  exceed  five  thousand  dollars,  to  be  so  posted 
and  published  for  not  less  than  twenty  days;  except  that 
any  repair  or  improvement  or  materials  or  supplies  not 
exceeding  an  estimated  cost  of  three  hundred  dollars  may 
be  made  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  under  written  contract, 
or  otherwise,  without  advertising  for  sealed  proposals,  but 
no  piece  of  repair  work  or  improvement,  or  bill  of  mater- 
ials or  supplies  or  labor  shall  under  any  circumstances  be 
subdivided  for  the  purpose  of  bringing  the  estimated  cost 
within  the  limit  herein  provided;  provided,  however,  that 
should  there  be  imminent  danger  to  the  city  from  inunda- 
tion, the  Board  may,  in  its  discretion,  contract  for  the 
immediate  construction  or  repair  of  levees  without  such 
notice,  posting  or  publication.  Provided,  further,  that  the 
Board  of  Trustees  may  contract  for  the  publication  of 
notices,  ordinances  and  resolutions,  and  for  all  public 
printing,  on  the  best  terms  obtainable,  with  or  without 
advertising  for  proposals,  as  they  deem  most  conducive  to 
the  public  interest.  The  words  "materials  and  supplies" 
as  used  in  this  section  shall  include  implements  and 
machinery.     (As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Work, 

materials   and 
place   to   be 
arranged    under 
written 
contract. 


Sealed 

proposals   to   be 
invited  except 
where 

estimated    cost 
is  $300  or  less. 

Subdivision  of 

contract 

prohibited. 

Construction 
and    repair 
of  levees. 

Contract    for 
publication    and 
public  printing. 
Definition. 


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CHARTER. 


Form  of 
proposals;  to  be 
accompanied 
by  check. 


Opening  of  bids 
and  awarding- 
contracts. 


Penalty  for 
collusion. 


Sec.  83.  All  proposals  shall  be  made  upon  printed 
forms,  to  be  prepared  by  the  Board  and  furnished  gra- 
tuitously upon  application.  All  proposals  offered  shall  be 
accompanied  by  a  check,  certified  by  a  responsible  bank, 
payable  to  the  order  of  the  Mayor  and  clerk  of  the  board, 
for  an  amount  not  less  than  ten  per  cent  of  the  aggregate 
of  the  proposal,  and  no  proposal  shall  be  considered  un- 
less accompanied  by  such  check.  No  person,  corporation, 
or  firm  shall  be  allowed  to  make,  file  or  be  interested  in 
more  than  one  bid  for  the  same  work  or  supplies.  If,  on 
the  opening  of  said  bids,  more  than  one  bid  appear  in 
which  the  same  persoil,  corporation  or  firm  is  interested, 
such  bids  shall  be  rejected. 

Sec.  84.  On  the  day  and  at  the  hour  specified  in  said 
notice  inviting  sealed  proposals  the  board  shall  assemble 
and  remain  in  session  for  at  least  one  hour  thereafter, 
and  all  bids  shall  be  delivered  to  the  Board  by  the  bidder 
or  his  agent  before  the  expiration  of  the  hour  named  in 
the  advertisement.  No  bid  not  so  delivered  to  the  Board 
shall  be  considered.  Each  bid  as  it  shall  be  received  shall 
be  numbered  and  marked  "filed"  by  the  City  Clerk  and 
authenticated  by  his  signature.  At  the  expiration  of  the 
hour  stated  in  the  advertisement  within  which  the  bids 
will  be  received,  the  board  shall,  in  open  session,  open, 
examine  and  publicly  declare  the  same,  and  an  abstract 
of  each  bid  shall  be  recorded  in  the  minutes  of  the  board 
by  the  clerk.  Before  adjourning,  the  board  shall  compare 
the  bids  with  the  record  made  by  the  City  Clerk,  and  shall, 
thereupon,  at  said  time,  or  at  such  other  time,  not  ex- 
ceeding twenty  days  thereafter,  as  the  board  may  adjourn 
to,  award  the  contract  to  the  lowest  bidder,  except  as  other- 
wise herein  provided.  Notice  of  such  award  shall  forth- 
with be  posted  for  five  days  by  the  clerk  of  the  board  in 
some  conspicuous  place  in  the  office  of  the  board.  The 
board  may  reject  any  and  all  bids,  and  must  reject  the  bid 
of  any  party  who  has  been  delinquent  or  unfaithful  in  any 
former  contract  with  the  city,  and  all  bids  other  than  the 
lowest  regular  bid;  and  on  accepting  said  lowest  bid,  shall 
thereupon  return  to  the  proper  parties  the  checks  corres- 
ponding to  the  bids  rejected.  If  all  bids  be  rejected,  the 
board  shall  return  all  the  checks  to  the  proper  parties,  and 
again  invite  sealed  proposals,  as  in  the  first  instance.  The 
check  accompanying  the  accepted  bid  shall  be  held  by 
the  clerk  of  the  board  until  the  contract  for  doing  said 
■work,  or  furnishing  said  materials  or  supplies,  as  herein- 
after provided,  has  been  entered  into,  whereupon  said 
certified  check  shall  be  returned  to  said  bidder.  If  said 
bidder  fail  or  refuse  to  enter  into  the  contract  to  do  said 
work,  or  furnish  said  materials  or  supplies,  as  hereinafter 
provided,  then  the  certified  check  accompanying  his  bid, 
and  the  amount  therein  mentioned,  shall  be  forfeited  to 
the  city,  and  shall  be  collected  and  paid  into  the  street 
fund.  The  board  shall  have  no  power  to  relieve  from  or 
remit  such  forfeiture. 

Sec.  85.  If  at  any  time  It  shall  be  found  that  the  per- 
son to  whom  a  contract  has  been  awarded  has,  in  present- 
ing  any   bid   or   bids,   colluded   with   any   other   party  or 


CHARTER. 


25 


parties,  for  the  purpose  of  preventing  any  other  bid  being 
made,  then  the  contract  so  awarded  shall  be  null  and  void, 
and  no  recovery  shall  be  had  thereon,  and  the  board  shall 
advertise  for  a  new  contract  for  said  work. 

Sec.  86.  All  contracts  shall  be  drawn  under  the  super- 
vision of  the  City  Attorney,  and  shall  contain  detailed 
specifications  of  the  work  to  be  done,  the  manner  in  which 
it  shall  be  executed,  and  the  quality  of  the  materials  to 
be  used,  or  the  quality  and  quantity  of  the  materials  or 
supplies  to  be  furnished.  No  change  or  modifications  in 
the  plans  or  specifications,  or  quality  or  quantity  of  the 
materials  or  supplies  to  be  furnished,  shall  be  made  after 
proposals  for  doing  the  work  or  furnishing  said  materials 
or  supplies  have  been  called  for,  except  by  unanimous  vote 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  All  contracts  shall  be  signed  in 
duplicate,  one  of  which,  with  specifications  and  drawings, 
if  any,  of  the  work  to  be  done,  and  the  materials  to  be  fur- 
nished, shall  be  filed  with  the  City  Clerk,  and  the  other, 
with  said  specifications  and  drawings,  shall  be  delivered 
to  the  contractor.  At  the  same  time  with  the  execution 
of  said  contract,  said  contractor  shall  execute  to  said  city, 
and  deliver  to  City  Clerk,  a  bond  in  the  sum  named  in  the 
notice  for  proposals,  with  two  or  more  sufficient  sureties 
to  be  approved  by  the  Mayor,  or  shall  deposit  with  the 
City  Clerk  a  certified  check  upon  some  solvent  bank  located 
in  this  State  for  said  amount  for  the  faithful  performance  of 
said  contract.  The  qualifications  of  such  sureties  shall  be 
the  same  as  of  sureties  upon  the  official  bonds  of  County 
officers.  The  contract  shall  specify  the  time  within  which 
the  work  shall  be  completed,  or  the  materials  furnished, 
or  during  what  time  or  when  the  supplies  shall  be  fur- 
nished, as  specified  in  the  notice  inviting  proposals  there- 
for. The  Board  of  Trustees  may  extend  said  time,  but  in 
no  event  for  more  than  ninety  (90)  days  beyond  the  time 
originally  fixed  for  its  completion,  except  by  the  unani- 
mous consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees.  In  case  of  failure 
on  the  part  of  the  contractor  to  complete  his  contract 
within  the  time  fixed  in  the  contract,  or  within  such  ex- 
tension of  said  time  as  herein  provided,  his  contract 
shall  be  void,  and  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  not  pay  or 
allow  to  him  any  compensation  for  any  work  done  or  sup- 
plies furnished  by  him  under  said  contract  beyond  such 
sum  as  in  the  judgment  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  the  work 
done  or  materials  furnished  are  actually  worth  to  the  city, 
less  the  detriment  suffered  by  the  city  by  such  loss  of 
time  in  the  completion  of  the  same.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  87.  The  Board  of  Trustees  is  hereby  authorized 
to  adopt,  establish  and  maintain  a  system  of  levees,  canals 
and  drainage,  and  to  repair,  maintain,  construct  and  con- 
trol all  levees,  canals  and  outfall  sewers  and  other  works 
necessary  to  the  protection  and  safety  of  the  city.  The 
purposes  for  which  any  and  all  of  the  works  in  this  section 
mentioned  are  or  may  be  constructed  are  hereby  declared 
public  uses,  and  the  City  of  Fresno  is  hereby  authorized 
to  proceed  at  any  time,  under  the  provisions  of  the  statutes 
for  that  purpose,  to  condemn  for  such  use  any  and  all 


Contracts, 
how  executed. 


Bond   of 
contractor. 


Contract  to 
specify  time  for 
completion. 


Extensions. 


Effect  of 

contractor's 

default. 


Drainage  and 
sewer  system. 


Condemnation 
of   property 
authorized. 


CHARTER. 


Limitation  on 
expenditure. 


property  necessary  to  the  construction  and  maintenance- 
of  such  works;  provided,  however,  no  system  or  plan  for 
any  of  the  work  in  this  section  authorized  to  be  performed 
shall  be  followed  by  construction  thereof  where  the  expen- 
diture thereon  in  any  year  shall  exceed  the  income  and 
revenue  provided  for  auch  year,  without  compliance  with 
the  requirements  of  Article  VIII  of  this  Charter.  As. 
amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Ownership   of 
public  utilities. 


Special 

elections   to  be 
called  for 
purpose  of 
acquiring 
public  utilities. 


Estimate  of 
cost  to   be 
made. 


Contents  of 
ordinance 
calling   election. 


ARTICLE  VI. 

ACQUISITION    OF    PUBLIC    UTILITIES. 

Section  90.  It  is  hereby  declared  to  be  the  purpose 
and  intention  of  the  People  of  the  City  of  Fresno  that 
such  public  utilities  as  shall  be  deemed  best  for  the  in- 
terest of  the  people  shall  be  acquired  and  owned  by  the 
City.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  91.  The  Board  of  Trustees  may,  by  the  affirmative 
vote  of  at  least  six  members,  and  shall,  upon  petition 
therefor  signed  by  a  number  of  the  qualified  electors  of 
said  city  not  less  than  thirty-five  per  cent  of  the  number 
voting  at  the  last  general  elections  in  the  city — and  so  as-^ 
certained  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  from  satisfactory  affi- 
davits— submit  by  ordinance  to  the  qualified  electors  of  the 
city,  at  a  special  election  thereby  called  for  the  purpose, 
a  plan  for  the  acquisition  of  one  or  more  public  utilities, 
and  its  adoption  and  the  issuance  of  bonds  of  the  city  for 
the  payment  therefor.  The  provisions  hereof  shall  apply 
to  the  acquisition  of  water  works,  electric  light  or  other 
works  for  illuminating  and  for  power,  gas  works,  local 
telegraph  or  telephone  works,  street  railroads,  or  other 
public  utilities.     (As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  92.     Repealed.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905. 

Sec.  93.  Before  formulating  or  submitting  any  plan  for 
the  acquisition  of  any  public  utility,  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees shall  cause  to  be  ascertained  and  made  an  estimate 
of  the  probable  cost  of  the  purchase  and  establishment 
thereof,  if  such  utility  can  be  purchased;  or,  if  it  cannot 
be  purchased,  then  the  cost  of  its  condemnation;  and  full 
estimates  of  the  construction  of  such  utility,  if  it  cannot 
be  purchased;  and  the  plan  which  the  Board  of  Trustees 
shall  determine  to  be  for  the  best  interest  of  the  city  shall 
be  submitted  to  a  vote  of  the  qualified  electors,  as  set 
forth  in  Section  94  of  this  Charter.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  94.  The  ordinance  calling  such  election  shall  con- 
tain a  statement  of  the  plan  adopted  and  proposed  for  the 
acquisition  of  such  public  utility  or  utilities,  naming  the 
same,  the  estimated  cost  or  price  thereof,  and  shall  other-^ 
wise  conform  to  the  provisions  of  this  Charter  concerning- 
elections  for  the  incurring  of  bonded  indebtedness,  and 
the  law  for  holding  elections  therefor.  No  question  other 
than  the  acquisition  of  such  public  utilities  or  utility  upoa 
the  plan  proposed  and  the  incurring  of  the  bonded  indebt- 


CHARTER. 


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edness  therefor  shall  be  submitted  at  such  election.     (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  95.     Repealed.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905. 

Sec.  96.  No  indebtedness  shall  be  incurred  under  this 
or  any  other  provision  of  this  Charter  which,  together  with 
the  existing  indebtedness  shall  exceed  ten  per  centum  of 
the  assessed  value  of  all  real  and  personal  property  of  the 
city  as  shown  by  the  last  assessment  roll.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.     97.  Repealed.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905. 

Sec.     98.  Renumbered  Section  123. 

Sec.     99.  Renumbered  Section  124. 

Sec.  100.  Renumbered  Section  125. 

iSec.  101.  In  the  event  of  the  determination  by  the  elec- 
tors herein  provided  for,  to  acquire  one  or  more  public 
utilities,  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  have  power  to  create 
such  boards  and  officers  as  may  be  needed  to  carry  out 
the  purposes  of  ownership  by  the  city  of  such  public  utili- 
ties as  may  be  acquired.     (Added.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Limit  of 
indebtedness. 


Board    of 
Trustees  to 
create 
necessary 
boards  and 
officers. 


ARTICLE  VII. 
TAX   LEVY. 

Section  110.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  by  resolution 
on  or  before  the  first  Monday  of  September  in  each  year, 
fix  the  rate  of  city  taxes,  designating  the  number  of  cents 
on  each  hundred  dollars  of  property  levied  for  each  fund, 
and  shall  levy  the  city  taxes  upon  the  taxable  property 
therein.     (As  amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  111.  The  levy  for  all  purposes  for  any  one  year 
shall  not  exceed  one  dollar  on  each  one  hundred  dollars 
of  the  assessed  value  of  all  real  and  personal  property 
within  the  city,  except  a  levy  for  the  payment  of  the 
bonded  indebtedness  of  the  city  and  the  interest  thereon, 
or  other  special  tax  voted  by  the  people. 

iSec.  112.  The  revenues  of  the  city  shall  be  apportioned 
by  the  Treasurer,  as  paid  in,  to  the  respective  funds  to 
which  they  belong,  as  far  as  possible;  and  there  is  hereby 
established  the  following  named  funds,  to-wit:  Bond  Fund, 
Street  Fund,  Sewer  Fund,  Police  Fund,  Fire  Fund,  Public 
Light  Fund,  Library  Fund,  Park  Fund,  a  General  Fund,  and 
such  others  as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  prescribe.  All 
sums  which  the  Treasurer  cannot  identify,  or  which  shall 
not  be  directed  to  a  particular  fund  by  the  City  Clerk,  shall 
be  apportioned  to  the  General  Fund. 

The  revenue  derived  from  licenses,  license  taxes  and 
business  or  trades  taxed,  shall  be  applied  by  the  Treasurer 
to  the  various  funds  as  other  moneys  collected  from  taxes. 

It  shall  not  be  lawful  to  transfer  money  from  one  fund 
to  another,  or  use  the  money  in  the  Bond  Fund  otherwise 
than  in  payment  of  the  principal  or  interest  of  the  bonded 
indebtedness;    provided,  however,   that  in  case  of  urgent 


Taxes  to  be 
levied    when. 


Limit  of  tax. 


Apportionment 
of  funds. 


Application    of 
license   taxes. 


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CHARTER. 


Money  not  to 
be  transferred 
except    from 
greneral   fund. 


Balances  to  be 
transferred  to 
general  fund. 


Propositions  to 
incur    bonded 
indebtedness. 


Notice  of  Bond 
Election, 
how  given. 


Two-thirds  of 
the   qualified 
electors 
must   assent. 


Bonds, 
how  issued. 


need,  money  may  be  transferred  from  the  General  Fund 
to  another  fund  sufficient  to  supply  the  need,  by  way  of 
loan  to  such  fund,  the  General  Fund  to  be  reimbursed 
from  such  special  fund  as  soon  as  sums  sufficient  for  that 
purpose  have  been  placed  to  its  credit. 

At  the  end  of  each  fiscal  year,  all  money  remaining  in 
any  particular  fund,  except  the  bond  fund,  park  fund  and 
library  fund,  shall  be  by  the  Treasurer,  upon  the  order  of 
the  City  Clerk,  transferred  to  the  General  Fund,  the  Clerk 
carefully  noting  the  amount  thereof,  and  the  fund  from 
which  transferred  so  that  the  same  may  be  Identified. 
(Added.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


ARTICLE  VIII. 

BONDED    INDEBTEDNESS. 

Section  120.  In  proceeding  for  the  acquisition  of  public 
utilities,  and  whenever  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  deter- 
mine by  the  affirmative  vote  of  not  less  than  six  members 
thereof  that  the  public  interest  requires  the  construction 
or  acquisition  of  any  permanent  municipal  building  or  im- 
provement, the  cost  of  which  in  addition  to  the  other  ex- 
penses of  the  city,  will  exceed  the  income  and  revenue 
provided  for  the  city  for  any  one  year,  they  must,  by  ordi- 
nance, submit  a  proposition  to  incur  a  bonded  indebtedness 
for  such  purpose  to  the  electors  of  the  city,  at  an  election 
to  be  held  for  that  purpose.  Such  ordinance  shall  specify 
the  purpose  for  which  the  proposed  indebtedness  is  to  be 
incurred,  the  estimated  cost  of  the  building,  improve- 
ment or  utility,  the  amount  of  the  proposed  bonded  in- 
debtedness, the  number  and  character  of  the  bonds  to  be 
issued,  and  the  rate  of  interest  thereon.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  121.  The  ordinance  required  by  Section  120  call- 
ing such  special  election  shall  fix  a  day  on  which  such 
election  shall  be  held,  state  the  manner  of  holding  the 
same,  and  of  voting  for  or  against  incurring  such  indebted- 
ness. Such  ordinance  shall  be  published  once  a  day  for 
at  least  seven  days  in  some  newspaper  published  at  least 
six  days  a  week  in  said  city,  or  once  a  week  for  two  weeks 
in  some  newspaper  published  less  than  six  days  a  week 
in  said  city,  and  one  insertion  each  week  for  two  succeed- 
ing weeks  shall  be  a  sufficient  publication  in  such  news- 
paper published  less  than  six  days  per  week;  and  no  other 
notice  of  the  election  need  be  given. 

Such  election  shall  be  held  in  the  manner  provided  by 
law  for  holding  elections  in  the  city,  and  the  assent  of 
two-thirds  of  the  qualified  electors  voting  thereon  at  such 
election  shall  be  necessary  to  authorize  the  issuance  of 
such  bonds  for  such  purpose.  (Added.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 

Sec.  122.  The  bonds  issued  under  the  provisions  of  this 
article,  or  under  any  other  provision  of  this  Charter,  shall 
be  of  the  character  known  as  serial  bonds,  and  shall  be 
payable  in  such  lawful  money  of  the  United  States  as  shall 
be  determined  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  at  or  before  their 
issue. 


CHARTER. 


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Not  less  than  one-fortieth  part  of  the  whole  amount  of 
indebtedness  shall  be  paid  each  and  every  year,  on  a  day 
to  be  fixed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  together  with  the 
interest  on  all  sums  unpaid  at  such  date.  The  bonds  so 
issued  shall  be  in  denominations  not  exceeding  five  hun- 
dred dollars,  and  preference  in  the  sale  and  allotment 
thereof  shall  be  given  to  subscribers  for  the  smallest 
amounts.  Said  bonds  must  be  payable  on  the  day  and  at 
the  place  fixed  therein,  and  with  interest  at  the  rate  speci- 
fied therein,  but  such  interest  shall  not  exceed  five  per 
cent  per  annum,  payable  semi-annually.  Such  bonds,  when 
issued  may  be  sold  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  from  time 
to  time  as  required,  and  in  such  quantities  as  they  may 
determine,  but  the  same  must  be  sold  for  cash  in  lawful 
money  of  the  United  States,  as  aforesaid,  to  the  highest 
bidder,  at  not  less  than  par,  after  having  been  advertised 
in  such  newspaper  and  in  such  other  manner  as  the  Board 
of  Trustees  may  elect;  provided,  that  such  sale  of  bonds 
shall  be  advertised  in  some  newspaper  of  general  circula- 
tion published  in  said  city,  for  at  least  thirty  days.  They 
shall  be  sold  under  sealed  proposals,  and  the  Board  of 
Trustees  shall  have  the  right  to  reject  any  or  all  bids  made 
for  the  purchase  thereof.  The  proceeds  of  such  sale  shall 
be  placed  in  the  treasury  to  the  credit  of  the  proper  fund, 
and  shall  be  applied  exclusively  to  the  purposes  and  ob- 
jects mentioned  in  the  ordinance  authorizing  their  issue 
until  such  objects  are  fully  accomplished,  after  which,  if 
any  surplus  remains,  such  surplus  shall  be  transferred  to 
the  General  Fund.     (Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  123.  Such  bonds  shall  be  signed  by  the  Mayor 
and  by  the  Treasurer,  and  shall  be  counter-signed  by  the 
City  Clerk.  The  coupons  shall  be  numbered  consecutively 
and  signed  by  the  Treasurer,  and  the  bonds  a.nd  coupons 
shall  be  payable  at  the  office  of  the  Treasurer  and  no  war- 
rant need  be  issued  therefor.  (Formerly  Section  98.  As 
amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  124.  At  the  time  of  levying  the  municipal  tax  and 
in  the  manner  provided  for  such  tax  levy,  the  Board  of 
Trustees  shall  levy  and  collect  annually  a  tax  sufficient 
to  pay  the  annual  interest  on  such  bonds,  and  also  the 
proper  aliquot  part  of  the  aggregate  amount  of  such  in- 
debtedness so  incurred.  Such  taxes  shall  be  in  addition 
to  all  other  taxes  levied  for  municipal  purposes,  and  shall 
be  collected  at  the  same  time  and  in  the  same  manner  as 
other  municipal  taxes  are  collected.  (Formerly  Section  99. 
As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  125.  A  neglect  or  refusal  on  the  part  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  or  any  member  thereof,  to  comply  with  the 
provisions  of  Articles  VI,  VII  or  VIII  of  this  Charter,  im- 
posing duties  on  them,  shall  constitute  cause  for  removal 
from  office.  (Formerly  Section  100.  As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Section  131  to  140,  inclusive.  Repealed.  Election  Feb. 
13,  1905.     See  Art.  IX. 


1-40  of 
indebtedness 
with  interest 
to  be  paid 
yearly. 

Denomination 
of  bonds. 

Payment  and 
place   of 
payment. 


Sale  of   bonds. 


Application 
of  proceeds. 


Bonds,  how 
executed. 


Taxation   for 
payment   of 
interest    and 
indebtedness. 


Trustees, 
cause    for 
removal 
from  office. 


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CHARTER. 


Board  of 

Education 

established. 


Members  of 
Board, 
how  chosen. 


Power  of  Board 
with  reference 
to  High  School. 


ARTICLE  IX. 

EDUCATIONAL    DEPARTMENT. 

Section  130.  The  government  of  the  public  schools  of 
the  City  of  Fresno,  including  the  whole  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  school  district,  shall  be  vested  in  a  Board  of 
Education,  to  consist  of  five  members  to  be  called  school 
directors,  and  who  shall  receive  no  compensation,  who 
shall  be  elected  at  the  same  time  and  for  the  same  term  ^M 
of  office  as  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees.  (As 
amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  131.  The  members  of  the  Board  shall  be  elected 
from  the  City  of  Fresno  School  District  and  by  the  vote 
of  the  whole  extent  thereof,  and  the  five  persons  receiv- 
ing the  highest  number  of  votes  therefor  shall  be  declared 
elected;  provided,  that  the  part  of  said  District  lying  out- 
side the  city  limits  shall  be  laid  off  by  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees into  one  or  more  election  precincts,  for  all  school  pur- 
poses; and  at  such  elections,  the  qualified  electors  shall 
vote  in  the  election  precinct  of  their  residence  only. 
(Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  132.  The  Fresno  City  High  School  is  hereby  rec- 
ognized as  an  established  institution,  and  the  law  govern- 
ing the  Board  of  Education  in  reference  thereto  shall  be 
such  as  is  now  or  may  at  any  time  be  in  force  as  the  gen- 
eral law  of  the  State  in  such  case  provided,  and  the  duties 
of  the  Board  and  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  respecting  esti- 
mates and  levying  taxes  therefor  shall  be  as  by  such  law 
prescribed.     (Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


ARTICLE  X. 


Constitution 
and 

organization 
of  Board. 


Qualifications 

and 

compensation. 


Meetings. 


Power  of 
Board. 


HEALTH    DEPARTMENT. 

Section  160.  There  shall  be  a  health  department  under 
the  management  of  the  Board  of  Health.  Said  Board  shall 
consist  of  five  members  who  shall  be  appointed  by  the 
Mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 
The  Board  of  Health  shall  select  one  of  their  number  as 
president,  who  shall  act  as  such  for  one  year.  Each  mem- 
ber shall  be  a  duly  licensed  physician  in  accordance  with 
the  laws  of  the  State.  They  shall  receive  no  compensa- 
tion for  their  services,  and  their  term  of  office  shall  be 
until  the  next  regular  election  and  qualification  of  city 
officers,  and  until  their  successors  are  appointed  and  quali- 
fied.    (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  161.  Regular  meetings  of  the  Board  of  Health  shall 
be  held  once  a  month,  and  special  meetings  when  called 
by  the  president  or  any  three  members,  and  all  meetings 
shall  be  public.  Three  members  shall  constitute  a  quorum 
for  the  transaction  of  any  business. 

Sec.  162.  Said  Board  of  Health  shall  have  supervision 
of  all  matters  appertaining  to  the  sanitary  condition  of 
the  city  and  public  institutions  thereof,  and  full  powers 
are  hereby  given  to  said  board  over  all  questions  of  foul 


CHARTER. 


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-or  defective  drainage,  and  of  the  disinfection  and  sanitary 
cleaning  of  streets,  alleys,  cellars,  cesspools,  sewers,  or 
nuisances  of  any  description  and  of  low  places  within  the 
city  limits  calculated  to  receive  and  retain  unhealthy  de- 
posits. 

Sec.  163,  The  Board  of  Health  shall  exercise  a  general 
supervision  over  and  be  the  custodian  of  all  the  death 
and  cemetery  records  now  belonging  to  the  city,  and  they 
shall  cause  to  be  kept  in  books  prepared  for  the  purpose, 
complete  records  of  all  deaths,  interments  in  all  the  city 
cemeteries,  and  births  occurring  in  said  city.  They  shall 
adopt  such  forms  and  regulations  for  the  use  of  physicians, 
undertakers  and  superintendents  of  cemeteries  as  in  their 
judgment  may  be  best  calculated  to  secure  reliable  vital 
and  mortality  statistics  in  said  city,  and  prevent  the  spread 
of  contagious  and  infectious  diseases.  They  shall  have 
power  to  prevent  or  forbid  communication  with  infected 
families  or  houses,  and  by  the  consent  of  the  Mayor  may 
establish  a  pest-house  and  provide  the  necessary  attendants 
and  supplies  therefor. 

Sec.  164.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  by  ordinance  or 
otherwise,  provide  for  enforcing  such  orders  and  regula- 
tions as  the  Board  of  Health  may  from  time  to  time  adopt; 
-and  all  expenses  necessarily  incurred  by  the  Board  of 
Health  in  carrying  out  the  provisions  of  law  and  of  this 
Charter  shall  be  provided  for  by  the  Board  of  Trustees, 
who  are  hereby  authorized  and  directed  to  make  an  appro- 
priation therefor  out  of  the  general  fund. 

Sec.  165.  The  Board  of  Health,  within  two  weeks  from 
the  time  of  its  organization,  shall  elect  a  City  Phj^sician, 
who  shall  also  act  as  health  officer  and  secretary  of  the 
Board  of  Health.  Said  City  Physician  shall  not  be  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Board  of  Health,  and  shall  be  an  elector  of  the 
city  for  at  least  five  years  and  not  less  than  thirty  years 
of  age,  a  licensed  physician  of  not  less  than  five  years,  and 
actually  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  profession  therein. 
He  shall  hold  his  office  during  the  pleasure  of  the  Board 
of  Health,  and  must  see  that  the  laws  and  ordinances  of 
the  city  in  relation  to  the  public  health,  and  the  regula- 
tions and  orders  of  the  Board  of  Health  are  properly  en- 
forced. He  shall  keep  a  full  record  of  all  the  transactions 
of  the  Board  of  Health,  as  well  as  all  records  appertaining 
thereto,  and  issue  all  permits  for  burials,  and  no  inter- 
ments shall  be  made  from  the  city  unless  said  health 
officer  is  satisfied  of  the  correctness  and  reliability  of  the 
certificates  of  death  presented  for  his  inspection..  He  shall 
have  the  powers  of  a  police  officer,  and  shall  make  an  ex- 
tended annual  report  to  the  Board  of  Health  of  the  affairs 
pertaining  to  his  office,  including  mortuary  and  other  sta- 
tistics, with  such  observations  and  recommendations  in  re- 
lation to  the  sanitary  condition  of  the  city  as  he  may  deem 
proper. 

Sec.  166.  The  City  Physician  shall  attend,  when  called 
upon,  the  indigent  sick  or  wounded  in  the  city,  and  shall 
liave  charge  of  any  receiving  hospital  or  dispensary  estab- 
lished for  the  benefit  of  the  sick  poor. 


Record  of 
deaths,    births, 
to   be   kept. 


Statistics, 


City  physician, 
duties. 


Indigent  sick. 


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CHARTER. 


Visit   schools. 


Duty   of 
Health  Officer 
as  to  contagious 
disease. 


City  physician; 
duties. 


Food   Inspector. 


Vaccination. 


Power   to 

administer 

oaths. 


Board  to 
appoint 
Plumbing 
Inspector. 

Qualifications. 


Sec.  167.  The  City  Physician,  as  health  officer,  shall 
visit,  at  least  once  in  each  quarter,  all  public  buildings 
and  school  houses  in  said  city.  During  such  visits  he  shall 
examine  the  manner  in  which  they  are  lighted,  ventilated 
and  heated,  and  particularly  as  to  their  sanitary  condition. 

Sec.  168.  The  City  Physician,  as  health  officer,  shall 
promptly  report  in  writing  to  the  City  Superintendent  of 
Schools  the  name  and  residence  of  every  person  sick  with 
cholera,  smallpox,  scarlatina,  diphtheria,  or  any  contagious 
disease.  Said  City  Superintendent,  when  so  notified,  must 
refuse  admittance  to  the  schools  of  any  members  of  a 
household,  one  or  more  of  whose  inmates  are  sick  from 
any  of  the  aforesaid  diseases.  The  person  excluded  shall 
be  admitted  on  presenting  a  certificate  from  the  health 
officer  that  there  is  no  longer  any  danger  from  contagion. 

Sec.  169.  When  a  case  of  contagious  disease  is  re- 
ported to  the  Health  Officer,  he  shall  visit  the  premises 
where  the  person  is,  and  when  satisfied  that  said  disease 
exists,  he  shall  place  a  yellow  flag  or  printed  sign  on  said 
premises,  which  shall  remain  during  the  continuance  of 
the  disease.     (As  amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  170.  The  Health  Officer  may  cause  to  be  removed 
to  a  smallpox  hospital  any  person  in  said  city  affected 
with  smallpox.  When  a  case  of  smallpox  exists  in  any 
house,  and  the  person  so  affected  is  not  moved  to  said 
hospital  or  pest-house,  the  Health  Officer  shall  immediately 
place  a  quarantine  flag  on  said  premises,  and  may  place 
a  competent  person  in  charge  thereof  who  shall  see  that  a 
quarantine  is  strictly  enforced  so  long  as  public  safety 
requires. 

Sec.  171.  He  shall  act  as  food  inspector,  and  as  such 
his  duties  shall  be  to  inspect  meat,  milk,  butter,  poultry, 
eggs  and  all  other  marketable  produce,  including  green 
and  dried  groceries  and  vegetables,  and  all  and  every 
kind  of  food  products,  and  shall  have  the  power  without 
liability,  to  condemn  and  destroy  such  and  so  much  thereof 
as  are  unfit,  unwholesome,  deleterious  or  injurious  as  food, 
or  fall  below  the  standard  established  by  the  Board  of 
Health. 

Sec.  172.  The  Health  Officer  shall  vaccinate  free  of 
charge  all  persons  applying  to  him. 

Sec.  173.  He  shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  may 
be  prescribed  by  the  Board  of  Health  or  by  ordinance. 

Sec.  174.  Each  member  of  the  Board  of  Health,  and 
the  City  Physician,  may  administer  oaths  on  any  matter 
connected  with  the  Health  Department.  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  175.  There  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Board  of 
Health  a  Plumbing  Inspector,  who  shall  be  ex-officio  Sani- 
tary Inspector.  Such  Plumbing  Inspector  shall  be  a  prac- 
tical plumber,  and  shall  possess  such  other  qualifications 
as  may  be.  required  by  such  Board  of  Health,  and  discharge 
such  duties  as  may  be  required  by  the  rules  thereof  or  by- 
ordinance,  and  as  required  by  this  Charter. 


CHARTER. 


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As  Sanitary  Inspector,  he  shall  diligently  inspect  and 
examine,  under  the  direction  of  the  Board  of  Health,  all 
alleys,  offensive  privies,  vaults,  cesspools,  nuisances  and 
places  suspected  of  being  in  unsanitary  condition,  and  re- 
port all  places  in  unsanitary  condition  to  the  City  Physician, 
within  twenty-four  hours  after  discovery  of  the  same.  He 
shall  wear  an  appropriate  badge  of  office,  prescribed  by 
the  Board  of  Health,  and  shall,  upon  his  exhibition  thereof, 
have  the  right  of  inspection  of  all  places  in  the  city,  and 
as  directed  by  said  Board. 

He  shall  execute  an  official  bond  to  the  City  of  Fresno 
to  be  approved  by  the  Mayor,  in  such  amount  as  shall  be 
fixed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City,  and  receive 
such  salary  as  Plumbing  Inspector  and  Sanitary  Inspector, 
as  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  fix.  (Added.  Election  Feb. 
13,  1905.) 

Sec.  176.  He  shall  act  as  inspector  of  plumbing,  and 
the  plans  and  specifications  of  all  contemplated  buildings, 
improvements,  repairs  and  alterations  thereof  within  the 
city,  in  so  far  as  related  to  plumbing  work,  and  as  affected 
by  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Health,  shall 
be  submitted  to  him  for  his  examination  and  report;  he 
shall  number  and  file  the  same  (except  such  as  are  re- 
quired to  be  filed  by  the  City  Engineer),  with  the  date 
of  filing,  and  record  the  names  of  the  owner  and  architect, 
and  the  location  of  the  proposed  work.  (Added.  Election 
Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  177.  He  shall  examine  such  plans  and  specifica- 
tions, and  if  in  accordance  with  the  rules  and  regulations 
of  the  Board,  he  shall,  in  conjunction  with  such  other 
officer  as  may  be  required  by  law  to  do  so,  sign  a  permit 
for  the  work  to  go  on;  otherwise,  he  shall  give  written 
notice  to  the  party  presenting  them,  explaining  the  cor- 
rections necessary  to  compliance  therewith.  (Added. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  178,  He  shall  examine  all  plumbing  work  before 
the  same  is  covered  up,  or  closed,  and  if  found  to  be  done 
in  accordance  with  the  rules  and  plans  and  specifications 
filed,  he  shall  issue  a  certificate  to  that  effect,  and  upon 
the  completion  of  any  plumbing  work,  he  shall  examine  the 
same,  and  if  found  to  conform  to  the  rules  of  the  Board 
of  Health  and  the  plans  and  specifications  filed,  he  shall 
issue  a  final  certificate.     (Added.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  179.  He  sfhall  make  a  monthly  report  to  the  Board 
of  Health  of  the  number  of  plans  and  specifications  re- 
ceived, the  number  approved  and  rejected,  the  number  of 
first  and  final  examinations  made,  where  and  by  whom  the 
rules  have  been  violated,  and  such  other  matters  as  shall 
be  required  by  the  Board  of  Health.  He  shall  immediately 
upon  knowledge  of  any  infraction  of  the  rules  and  regula- 
tions, report  the  same  to  the  Board  of  Health.  (Added. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Duties   of 

Sanitary 

Inspector. 


Badge  of 

authority. 


Official  bond 
and  salary  of 
Inspector. 


Duty   of 
Inspector  with 
reference  to 
plans  and 
specifications. 


Permits   for 
plumbing   work. 


Plumbing 

Inspector's 

certificate. 


Inspector    must 
report    monthly 
to  Board  of 
Health. 


3* 


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CHARTER. 


Board  of 
Library- 
Trustees. 


To  receive  no 
compensation, 
except 
Secretary. 

Qualifications. 
Term   of   office. 


Library   tax. 


Library  fund. 


Property 
rights. 


Meetings. 


ARTICLE  XI. 

Chapter  I. 

FRESNO   FREE   LIBRARY. 

Section  180.  The  Free  Library  shall  be  under  the  con- 
trol and  management  of  five  trustees,  who  shall  be  known 
as  the  "Board  of  Free  Library  Trustees."  They  shall  be 
appointed  by  the  Mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees.  The  oiSce  of  Library  Trustee  shall 
be  honorary,  and  the  members  thereof  shall  serve  without 
salary  or  compensation  except  that  a  reasonable  com- 
pensation may  be  paid  the  secretary;  any  person,  male  or 
female,  over  the  age  of  twenty-one  years,  who  is  a  citizen 
of  the  United  States  and  of  this  State,  and  a  resident  of 
the  city,  shall  be  eligible  to  the  office  of  Library  Trustee. 

The  term  of  office  of  Library  Trustees  shall  be  until 
the  next  succeeding  city  officers  are  elected  and  qualified, 
and  until  their  successors  are  appointed  and  qualified.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  181.  The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno 
shall  levy  and  collect,  as  in  other  cases,  annually,  a  tax 
not  less  than  three  cents  on  the  one  hundred  dollars  and 
not  more  than  five  cents  on  the  one  hundred  dollars,  for 
the  purpose  of  maintaining  a  free  public  library  and  read- 
ing room,  and  purchasing  such  books,  journals  and  other 
publications,  and  leasing  such  real  and  personal  property 
as  may  be  necessary  therefor. 

Sec.  182.  All  money  and  revenue  paid,  collected  or  re- 
ceived by  authority  of  anything  herein  contained,  whether 
by  taxation,  gift,  devise,  bequest,  or  otherwise,  shall  be- 
long to  and  be  known  and  designated  as  the  "Library 
Fund,"  and  shall  be  paid  into  the  City  Treasury,  and  there 
kept  separate  and  apart  from  other  funds,  and  be  drawn 
therefrom  as  hereinafter  provided,  but  only  to  be  used  and 
applied  to  the  purposes  herein  authorized. 

Sec.  183.  All  property,  real  and  personal,  acquired  by 
gift,  devise,  bequest,  or  otherwise,  shall  vest,  be  and  remain 
in  the  city,  and  may  be  protected,  defended  and  sued  for 
by  action  at  law,  or  otherwise,  in  the  name  of  the  city, 
as  in  other  cases. 

Sec.  184.  The  Board  of  Free  Library  Trustees  shall 
take  charge  of  all  property  belonging  to  such  library  and 
reading-room,  or  that  may  be  acquired  by  loan,  purchase, 
gift,  devise,  or  otherwise.  The  Trustees  shall  meet  for 
business  purposes  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  each  month, 
and  at  such  other  times  as  they  may  appoint,  at  a  place 
to  be  provided  for  the  purpose,  and  a  majority  of  all  their 
number  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  business.  They  shall 
elect  one  of  their  number  to  act  as  president  of  their  board, 
and  one  of  their  number  to  act  as  secretary,  who  shall 
keep  a  full  statement  and  account  of  all  property,  money, 
receipts  and  expenditures,  and  a  record  and  full  minutes 
in  writing  of  all  their  proceedings.  The  secretary  shall 
certify  to  such  proceedings,  or  any  part  or  portion  thereof, 
under  his  hand,  verified  by  an  ofiicial  seal  adopted  and 
provided  by  the  Trustees  for  that  purpose. 


CHARTER. 


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Sec.  185.  Such  Trustees,  by  a  majority  vote  of  all  their 
members,  to  be  recorded  in  the  minutes  with  the  ayes  and 
noes  at  length,  shall  have  power: 

1.  To  make  and  enforce  all  rules,  regulations  and  by- 
laws necessary  for  the  administration,  government  and  pro- 
tection of  such  library  and  reading-room,  and  all  property 
belonging  thereto,  or  that  may  be  loaned,  devised,  be- 
queathed, or  donated  to  the  same. 

2.  To  exercise  and  administer  any  trust  declared  or 
created  for  such  library  or  reading-room,  and  to  provide 
memorial  tablets  and  niches  to  perpetuate  the  memories 
of  those  persons  who  may  make  valuable  donations  thereto. 

3.  To  define  the  powers  and  describe  the  duties  of  any 
and  all  officers,  determine  the  number  and  employ  all 
necessary  subordinate  officers  and  assistants,  and  at  their 
pleasure  and  without  previous  notice  remove  any  officer  or 
assistant. 

4.  To  purchase  necessary  books,  journals,  publications, 
and  other  personal  property. 

5.  To  order  the  drawing  and  payment  upon  properly 
authenticated  vouchers,  duly  certified  by  the  president  and 
secretary,  of  money  from  out  of  the  library  fund  for  any 
liability  or  expenditure  herein  authorized;  and  generally 
to  do  all  that  may  be  necessary  to  fully  carry  into  effect 
the  provisions  of  this  act. 

6.  To  fix  the  salaries  of  the  librarian  and  assistants, 
to  furnish  and  equip  said  rooms  and  buildings  as  may  be 
necessary  for  such  library   and  reading-room. 

Sec.  186.  The  orders  and  demands  of  the  Board  of 
Free  Library  Trustees,  when  duly  made  and  authenticated 
as  above  provided,  shall  be  paid  by  the  Treasurer  of  the 
city  out  of  the  library  fund. 

Sec.  187.  The  Trustees  of  such  library  and  reading- 
room,  on  or  before  the  first  Monday  of  January  and  July 
of  each  year,  shall  make  a  semi-annual  report  to  the  Board 
of  City  Trustees,  giving  the  condition  of  their  trust,  with 
full  statements  of  all  property  and  money  received,  whence 
derived,  how  used  and  expended;  the  number  of  books, 
journals,  and  other  publications  on  hand,  the  number 
added  by  purchase,  gift,  or  otherwise,  during  each  year, 
the  number  lost  or  missing,  the  number  and  character  of 
those  loaned,  and  such  other  statistics,  information  and 
suggestions  as  may  be  of  general  interest.  A  financial 
report  showing  all  receipts  and  disbursements  of  money 
shall  also  be  made  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, duly  verified. 

Sec.  188.  The  proper  municipal  authorities  shall  pass 
ordinances  for  the  protection  of  the  library  and  reading- 
room,  and  all  property  thereto  belonging,  and  for  imposing 
penalties  for  the  punishment  of  persons  committing  injury 
to  such  library  or  reading-room,  or  the  property  or  books 
thereof,  or  for  failure  to  return  any  book  or  other  property 
lielonging  thereto. 


Powers   of 

Library 

Trustees. 


City    Treasurer 
to  pay 
demands. 


Report   to 
City  Trustees. 


Ordinances 
shall   be   passed 
to   protect. 


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CHARTER. 


City  Parks  to 
be   managed   by 
Commissioners. 


Membership  of 
Board  of  Park 
Commissioners. 


Members  to 
serve  without 
compensation, 
except 
Secretary. 


Meetings. 


Quorum. 


Record  of 
proceedings. 


Powers  and 
duties    of 
Commissioners. 


Chapter   II. 
PUBLIC  PARKS. 

Section  190.  The  several  tracts  of  land  belonging  to  or 
controlled  by  the  City,  or  which  may  hereafter  be  acquired 
by  the  City,  for  Park  purposes,  shall  be  managed  and  con- 
trolled by  a  board  of  five  commissioners,  which  shall  be 
called  the  Board  of  Park  Commissioners.  (Added.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  191.  The  Mayor  and  City  Engineer  shall  be  ex- 
officio  members  of  said  board,  and  the  three  remaining 
commissioners  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Mayor,  subject- 
to  confirmation  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  shall  hold 
office  until  the  next  succeeding  city  officers  are  elected 
and  qualified,  and  until  their  successors  are  appointed  and 
qualified.     (Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  192.  The  Mayof  shall  be  president  of  said  Board, 
and  the  Board  shall  elect  a  secretary  who  may  be  one  of 
the  appointed  members  of  said  board  and  may  receive  a 
salary  of  not  more  than  twenty-five  dollars  per  month; 
the  members  of  said  board  as  such  shall  serve  without 
compensation. 

The  Board  shall  hold  regular  monthly  meetings  at  such 
time  and  place  as  it  may  determine;  and  special  meetings 
may  be  called  at  any  time  by  the  president  or  by  two 
members  of  the  board.  Its  meetings  shall  be  public;  three 
members  shall  constitute  a  quorum  for  the  transaction 
of  business;  it  may  adopt  rules  for  its  proceedings,  and  shall 
cause  a  record  of  such  proceedings  and  all  plans  and  other 
documents  pertaining  to  the  work  of  said  board,  to  be  kept 
by  its  secretary  under  its  direction.  (Added.  Election  Feb. 
13,   1905.) 

Sec.  193.  Such  board  of  park  commissioners  shall  have 
full  power  and  authority  to  manage,  control  and  govern 
the  parks  of  the  city,  and  to  direct  the  maintenance  and  im- 
provement thereof.  Where  not  already  provided,  it  shall 
cause  to  be  prepared  and  adopt  general  plans  for  the 
permanent  improvement  of  such  parks,  and  necessary 
changes  in  such  plans;  cause  the  parks  to  be  properly 
laid  out  in  accordance  with  such  plans,  and  planted  with 
suitable  trees,  shrubs  and  fiowers,  and  the  same  to  be 
cared  for,  cultivated  and  preserved.  It  shall  engage  and 
discharge  all  persons  empolyed  in  or  about  the  city's 
parks,  prescribe  their  powers  and  duties,  and  fix  their  com- 
pensation, and  require  bonds  of  such  employees  as  it  may 
deem  proper,  for  the  faithful  discharge  of  their  duties. 
It  shall  supervise  and  control  the  expenditure  of  all  money 
in  the  park  fund  of  the  treasury,  and  shall  order  payment 
therefrom  on  warrants  signed  by  the  president  and  sec- 
retary. It  shall  adopt  such  rules  and  regulations  as  it 
may  deem  proper  to  govern  the  use  of  grounds  under  its 
supervision  and  control,  and  for  the  protection  of  the  prop- 
erty thereon.  And  said  board  shall  exercise  such  other 
powers  and  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  be  neces- 
sary to  carry  into  effect  the  provisions  of  this  chapter, 
and  to  maintain,  beautify  and  improve  the  city's  public 
parks.      (Added.     Election   Feb.   13,   1905.) 


CHARTER. 


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Sec.  194.  Said  iboard  shall  have  power  to  lease  unim- 
proved parts  of  any  park  under  its  control,  for  terms  not 
exceeding  one  year,  until  the  grounds  so  leased  are  re- 
quired for  improvement  for  public  use.  The  moneys  real- 
ized from  such  leases  shall  be  paid  into  the  treasury  and 
be  added  to  the  park  fund.  (Added.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 

Sec.  195.  Said  board  may,  upon  its  requisition  and 
with  the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  put  city  prison- 
ers to  work  upon  the  parks  and  grounds  under  its  control. 
(Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

.Sec.  196.  Said  Board  of  Park  Commissioners  may  ac- 
cept suitable  articles  for  the  use  or  adornment  of  such 
parks,  and  cause  such  articles  to  be  placed  therein.  It  is 
hereby  authorized  and  empowered  to  accept  and  receive 
donations  and  aid  from  individuals,  societies,  clubs  and 
corporations,  and  legacies  and  bequests  by  the  last  will 
of  deceased  persons,  for  the  aid  or  improvement  of  the 
parks  or  grounds  under  its  control;  and  all  moneys  that 
shall  be  derived  from  such  donations,  legacies  or  bequests, 
shall,  unless  otherwise  provided  by  such  gift,  bequest  or 
legacy,  be  deposited  in  the  treasury  to  the  credit  of  the 
Park  Fund,  and  paid  out  on  warrants  as  provided  for  the 
payment  of  other  moneys  of  such  fund;  provided,  however, 
that  if  the  moneys  derived  from  such  gifts,  legacies  or 
bequests  be  not  needed  for  immediate  use  for  the  purpose 
for  which  they  are  received,  or  if  it  be  deemed  advisable 
by  said  Board  to  use  them  as  a  permanent  endowment 
fund  for  such  purposes,  said  Board  is  hereby  authorized 
to  invest  said  moneys  or  any  part  thereof  in  interest-bear- 
ing bonds  of  the  United  States,  or  the  State  of  California, 
or  approved  municipal  or  school  district  bonds  of  the  State 
of  California — preferably  bonds  of  the  City  of  Fresno — ^and 
thereafter  to  sell  and  dispose  of  said  bonds  or  change  the 
investment,  as  to  the  Board  shall  deem  best.  (Added.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  197.  The  Board  of  Park  Commissioners  shall,  an- 
nually, on  the  first  Monday  in  July,  present  to  the  Board 
of  Trustees  a  full  report  and  statement  of  its  proceedings 
for  the  past  fiscal  year,  containing  an  itemized  account 
of  all  moneys  received  and  expended  for  park  purposes, 
together  with  an  estimate  of  the  amount  required  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  the  maintenance  and  improvement 
of  the  city's  parks  during  the  ensuing  year;  provided,  that 
it  may  exclude  from  such  estimate  all  moneys  received  by 
it  as  provided  in  the  preceding  section.  (Added.  Election 
Feb.   13,   1905.) 

Sec.  198.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  annually  include 
in  the  general  tax  levy  a  tax  of  not  less  than  three  nor 
more  than  ten  cents  upon  each  one  hundred  dollars  in 
valuation  of  property  appearing  upon  the  assessment  roll, 
for  the  maintenance  and  improvements  of  its  parks.  Such 
tax,  when  collected,  shall  be  paid  into  the  treasury  to  the 
credit  of  the  Park  Fund,  and  shall  be  used  and  paid  out 
only  for  the  benefit  of  the  city's  parks.  Said  Board  of 
Park  Commissioners  shall  not  in  any  fiscal  year  contract 


Lease  of 

unimproved 

parks. 


City    Prisoners, 
to  be  worked. 


Power  of  board 
as  to  receipt 
of   donations. 


Surplus  funds 
to  be  invested. 


Board   shall 
report    annually 
to    Trustees. 


Tax  levy  for 
Park  Fund. 


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CHARTER. 


Ordinances  to 
enforce    orders 
of  Board. 


any  debt  in  excess  of  the  money  on  hand  in  such  fund,  or 
provided  for  iby  the  tax  levy  for  such  year.  (Added.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Sec.  119.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall,  by  ordinance, 
provide  fcrr  carrying  into  effect  the  powers  herein  granted 
to  the  Board  of  Park  Commissioners,  and  enforcing  such 
orders  as  it  may  make  concerning  the  use  of  the  parks 
and  the  preservation  of  the  park  property;  and  the  police 
power  of  this  city  shall  extend  over  such  parks,  whether 
without  or  within  the  city.  (Added.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 


When   city 
officials 
are  elected. 


Canvassing 
returns. 


State   laws 
govern. 


Time  of 
taking  office. 


Mayor   to   fill 
vacancies. 


ARTICLE  XII. 

ELECTIONS. 

Section  200.  The  Mayor,  members  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  and  of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  the  City 
Clerk,  and  Police  Judge  shall  be  elected  by  the  qualified 
electors  of  said  City,  at  a  general  municipal  election  to 
be  held  therein.  The  first  election  under  this  charter  shall 
be  held  on  the  first  Tuesday  after  the  first  Monday  in 
June,  1901,  The  second  election  hereunder  shall  be  held 
on  the  second  Monday  in  April,  1905,  and  an  election  shall 
be  held  every  four  years  thereafter. 

Sec.  201.  The  Board  of  Trustees  must  meet  at  their 
usual  place  of  meeting  on  the  first  Monday  after  the  elec- 
tion; and  if  the  returns  from  each  precinct  in  which  polls 
have  been  opened,  have  been  received,  the  board  must 
then  and  there  proceed  to  canvass  the  returns.  But  if  all 
the  returns  have  not  been  received  the  canvass  must  be 
postponed  from  day  to  day  until  all  the  returns  are  re- 
ceived. 

Sec.  202.  Such  canvass,  declaration  of  result  and  cer- 
tificates of  election  must  be  made  and  had  in  conformity 
with  the  laws  of  the  State  of  California. 

Sec.  203.  All  elective  officers  shall  take  office  on  the 
first  Monday  after  the  result  of  the  election  shall  have 
been  officially  declared  and  shall  hold  office  for  the  period 
of  four  years  and  until  the  election  and  qualification  of 
their  successors,  unless  otherwise  provided  in  this  charter; 
except  that  the  officers  elected  under  this  charter  on  the 
first  Tuesday  after  the  first  Monday  in  June,  1901,  shall 
only  hold  office  until  the  first  Monday  after  the  official 
declaration  of  the  result  of  the  election  to  be  held  on  the 
second  Monday  in  April,  1905. 

Sec.  204.  Any  vacancy  occurring  in  any  of  the  elective 
offices  provided  for  in  this  charter,  except  as  otherwise 
herein  provided,  shall  be  filled  by  appointment  by  the 
Mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees 
until  the  next  regular  election,  at  which  time  a  successor 
shall  be  elected. 

Sec.  205,  The  provisions  of  all  general  laws  governing 
elections  for  State,  County  and  municipal  ofllicers,  not  in- 
consistent with  the  provisions  of  this  Charter  are  hereby 


CHARTER. 


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adopted  as  the  law  governing  City  elections  for  city  offi- 
cers except  that  no  party  name  or  designation  shall  appear 
on  the  tickets  and  all  candidates  shall  be  designated  as 
"independent"  and  the  Mayor,  Board  of  Trustees  and  City 
Clerk,  respectfully  shall  exercise  the  powers  and  perform 
the  duties  conferred  or  imposed  on  Boards  of  Supervisors 
and  County  Clerks  concerning  elections;  provided,  that  a 
candidate  for  any  city  office  can  be  nominated  only  in  the 
manner  provided  by  section  1188  of  the  Political  Code  of 
the  State  of  California,  except  that  no  party  name  or  de- 
signation shall  appear  in  the  certificate  and  the  candidates 
shall  be  designated  as  "independent."  (As  amended. 
Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


General 
election    laws 
govern. 


ARTICLE  XIII. 

CITY  OFFICERS  AND  OFFICIAL  BONDS. 

Sec.  210.  All  officers  of  the  city,  w^hether  elective  or 
appointive,  of  whom  a  bond  is  required,  must  give  a  bond 
in  some  approved  surety  company,  provided  that  the 
premium  charged  shall  not  exceed  a  rate  of  50  cents  on 
the  $100  for  each  year;  provided,  that  the  premium  on 
any  single  bond  may  not  be  less  than  five  dollars,  which 
premium  shall  be  paid  by  the  city.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  211.  In  case  the  premium  should  be  in  excess  of 
said  rate,  then  a  bond  may  be  given  with  personal  sureties. 
All  official  bonds  shall  be  approved  by  the  Mayor,  except 
that  the  official  bond  of  the  Mayor  shall  be  approved  by 
the  Board  of  Trustees.  All  official  bonds  shall  be  made 
payable  to  the  City  of  Fresno.  (As  amended.  Election 
Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  212.  Besides  the  various  appointive  boards  pro- 
vided for  by  this  Charter,  the  regular  officers  of  the  city 
shall  be  as  follows: 

Mayor,  Members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  Members 
of  the  Board  of  Education,  City  Clerk,  City  Attorney,  Judge 
of  the  Police  Court,  Chief  of  Police,  Chief  of  the  Fire  De- 
partment, City  Engineer,  Superintendent  of  Streets,  License 
Collector,  City  Physician,  Plumbing  Inspector  (who  shall 
be  ex-officio  Sanitary  Inspector),  Poundmaster,  and  such 
other  officers  as  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  under  this 
Charter  have  power  to  create.  (Added.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 

Sec.  213.  The  Board  of  Trustees  may,  at  any  time, 
require  an  additional  bond  whenever  any  official  bond  may 
be  deemed  insufficient,  and  upon  the  'failure  on  the  part 
of  any  officer  to  furnish  a  satisfactory  bond  at  the  request 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  his  office  shall  be  declared  vacant, 
and  as  soon  as  such  declaration  is  made,  the  office  becomes 
vacant. 

Sec.  214.  The  amounts  in  which  the  respective  officers 
shall  execute  official  bonds  shall  be  as  follows: 


Premium  of 
official   bonds 
to  be  paid 
by   City. 


Personal 
surety    allowed, 
when. 


Approval   of 
official  bonds. 


Regular 

officers   of  City 
enumerated. 


Additional 
bonds. 


Amount  of 
official  bonds. 


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CHARTER. 


Bonds   of   other 
officials. 


Bonds, 
wiiere  filed. 


Trustees,   each    $  5,000:00 

'Clerk 10,000.00 

Attorney 2,000.00 

Superintendent  of   Streets   5,000.00 

City  Engineer   5,000.00 

Mayor 5,000.00 

Chief  of  Police   5,000.00 

Chief    of    Fire    Department 5,000.00 

Police  Judge    5,000.00 

Sec.  215.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  have  the  power 
to  require  bonds  from  any  other  officer  or  employe  of  the 
city  whenever  deemed  necessary. 

Sec.  216.  The  bond  of  the  City  Clerk  shall  be  filed  with 
the  Mayor  and  all  other  bonds  shall  be  filed  with  the  City 
Clerk.  Official  bonds  with  personal  sureties  must  be 
recorded  in  the  office  of  the  County  Recorder  of  Fresno 
County. 


ARTICLE  XIV. 
SALARIES. 


Compensation 
of  Trustees. 


Deduction  for 
absence  from 
meetings. 


Salaries  of 
City    officials 
fixed. 


Salaries    not 
be   increased 
until    after 
April,    1905. 


to 


Sec.  220.  Each  memher  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall 
receive  a  salary  of  three  hundred  dollars  per  annum,  pay- 
able monthly  in  equal  installments,  but  there  shall  be 
deducted  therefrom  the  sum  of  ten  dollars  for  each  and 
every  regular  meeting  of  the  Board  which  he  shall  fail  to 
attend;  provided,  that  if  a  member  is  absent  on  business 
of  the  City  by  permission  of  the  Mayor,  no  deduction  shall 
be  made  on  account  of  such  absence.  (As  amended.  Elec- 
tion Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  221.  The  compensation  of  other  officers  and  em- 
ployees of  the  city  per  annum  shall  be  as  follows,  pay- 
able in  monthly  installments: 

Mayor,  fifteen  hundred  dollars;  City  Attorney,  fifteen 
hundred  dollars,  and  as  herein  provided;  City  Clerk,  fif- 
teen hundred  dollars,  and  one  deputy  clerk  (to  be  paid  by 
the  city),  ten  hundred  eighty  dollars;  Superintendent  of 
Streets,  fifteen  hundred  dollars,  and  one  Deputy  Super- 
intendent of  Streets  (to  be  paid  by  the  city),  nine  hundred 
dollars;  Chief  of  Police,  fifteen  hundred  dollars;  Chief  of 
Fire  Department,  fifteen  hundred  dollars,  which  shall  also 
be  in  full  compensation  as  Fire  Marshal;  License  Collec- 
tor, ten  hundred  eighty  dollars;  Police  Judge,  three  hun- 
dred dollars,  and  such  fees  as  are  allowed  by  law  in 
civil  actions,  and  such  compensation  in  prosecutions  under 
the  State  Law  as  are  allowed  or  may  from  time  to  time 
be  allowed  Justices  of  the  Peace  in  the  township  in  which 
said  city  is  situated.  Such  salaries  shall  be  in  full  com- 
pensation for  all  services  rendered. 

The  compensation  of  all  the  officers  and  employees  of 
the  city  not  in  this  Charter  specified  shall  be  fixed  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees;  provided,  that  no  increase  of  salaries 
provided  for  in  sections  220  and  221  shall  take  effect  until 
the  qualification  of  officers  elected  in  April,  1905.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


CHARTER. 


41 


Sec.  222.  The  Chief  of  Police,  the  Chief  of  the  Fire 
Fire  Department  and  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  de- 
vote their  entire  time  and  services  to  the  duties  of  their 
respective  offices. 

Sec.  223.  The  duties  of  all  officers,  elected  or  ap- 
pointed in  the  City  of  Fresno,  are  such  as  are  now  or  may 
hereafter  be  prescribed  by  general  law  or  ordinances  of 
the  city. 

Sec.  224.  It  is  hereby  declared  to  be  the  purpose  of  the 
people  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  do  away  with  and  abolish 
the  offices  of  City  Assessor,  City  Tax  Collector  and  City 
Treasurer,  and  to  that  end  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall, 
on  or  before  the  first  Monday  in  February,  1901,  or  as  soon 
as  this  charter  is  approved  by  the  Legislature,  and  annu- 
ally thereafter  while  any  valid  law  exists  for  the  assess- 
ment, collection,  custody,  safe  keeping  and  disbursing  of 
city  taxes  by  officers  of  a  county,  pass  an  ordinance  elect- 
ing that  the  City  of  Fresno,  avail  itself  of  the  provisions 
of  an  act  entitled:  "An  act  to  provide  for  the  levy  and 
collection  of  taxes,  by  and  for  the  use  of  municipal  cor- 
porations and  cities  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  the 
State  of  California,  except  municipal  corporations  of  the 
first  class,  and  to  provide  for  the  consolidation  and  aboli- 
tion of  certain  municipal  offices,  and  to  provide  that  their 
duties  may  be  performed  by  certain  officers  of  the  county, 
and  fixing  the  compensation  to  be  allowed  for  such  county 
officers  for  the  services  so  rendered  to  such  municipal 
corporations,"  approved,  March  27,  1895. 

And  shall  cause  a  certified  copy  of  such  ordinance  to 
he  forthwith  served  upon  and  filed  with  the  Auditor,  As- 
sessor, Tax  Collector  and  Treasurer  of  Fresno  County.  If 
said  act  shall  be  amended,  or  some  other  law  be  substi- 
tuted in  its  stead,  providing  for  the  assessment,  collection, 
custody,  safe  keeping  and  disbursing  of  city  taxes  by 
county  officers,  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  conform  to 
the  provisions  of  such  amended  act,  or  such  law,  in  order 
that  the  city  may  avail  itself  of  the  privilege  of  having 
its  taxes  assessed,  collected,  safely  kept  and  disbursed  by 
such  county  officers. 

Sec.  225.  If  said  law  should  be  repealed  by  the  Legis- 
lature or  annulled  by  the  courts,  then  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees are  hereby  authorized  by  ordinance  to  create  the 
office  of  City  Assessor,  City  Tax  Collector  and  City  Treas- 
urer, and  said  offices  shall  be  filled  by  appointment  of  the 
mayor,  by  and  with  the  consent  of  the  Board,  as  in  other 
cases,  until  the  next  municipal  election.  And  the  Board 
of  Trustees  shall,  by  ordinance,  prescribe  their  duties  and 
fix  their  bonds  and  compensation. 


Entire   time 
to    duties   of 
office. 


Duties    of 
officers. 


Offices 
abolished. 


Duties    of 
county   officers. 


Notice  to 
county  officers. 


City  offices 
may  be  created. 


ARTICLE  XV. 

POLICE  AND   FIRE   DEPARTMENT. 

Sec.  230.  The  Police  and  Fire  Departments  shall  be 
under  the  control  and  management  of  a  Board  of  four 
Commissioners,  selected  from  the  qualified  electors  of  the 


Police  and  Fire 
Commissioners. 


42 


CHARTER. 


No 
compensation. 


Duties   of 
Commissioners. 


Meetings. 


Special 
meetings. 


Record  of 

Board 

proceedings. 


Duties  of 
Secretary. 


Appointments 
and  removals. 


Salaries  of 
employes. 


city,  by  and  with  the  advice  and  consent  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  and  who  shall  hold  office  without  compensatioTi 
until  after  the  next  regular  election  of  city  officers,  and 
until  their  successors  are  appointed  and  qualified.  Not 
more  than  two  of  such  commissioners  shall  belong  to  the 
s«me  political  party.  (As  amended.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1305.) 

Sec.  231.  The  commissioners  shall  enter  upon  their 
duties  as  soon  as  they  have  qualified.  The  commission 
shall  establish  rules  and  regulations  governing  its  proceed- 
ing and  for  the  regulation  and  conduct  of  its  officers  and 
employes,  and  may  require  bonds  from  its  subordinates 
for  the  faithful  performance  of  their  duties.  The  Mayor 
shall  be  president  of  the  board,  but  shall  have  a  vote  only 
in  case  of  a  tie.  In  the  absence  of  the  Mayor,  the  com- 
mission may  select  a  president  pro  tempore  from  among 
its  members.  The  City  Clerk  shall  be  the  secretary  of 
the  commission. 

Sec.  232.  The  commission  shall  hold  regular  meetings 
at  least  once  a  month,  and  special  meetings  at  such  othei' 
times  as  it  may  appoint  or  of  which  the  president  ma.y 
give  notice.  The  regular  meetings  shall  be  held  on  a  day 
and  at  an  hour  fixed  by  resolution  entered  upon  the 
records  of  the  commission,  which  shall  not  be  changed 
except  by  a  resolution  passed  at  a  regular  meeting  of  said 
commission.  The  meetings  of  the  commission  shall  be 
public;  provided,  however,  that  executive  sessions  may 
be  held  by  a  unanimous  vote;  three  members  shall  con- 
stitute a  quorum  and  the  affirmative  votes  of  three  mem- 
bers shall  be  necessary  to  pass  any  order  or  resolution. 
No  business  shall  be  transacted  at  a  special  or  adjourned 
meeting  except  such  as  may  have  been  made  a  special 
order  of  business  for  such  meeting  or  such  as  may  have 
been  under  consideration  at  the  meeting  at  which  the  ad- 
journment was  had. 

Sec.  233.  The  secretary  of  the  Board  shall  keep  a 
record  of  its  transactions,  specifying  therein  the  names, 
of  the  commissioners  present  at  the  meeting,  and  giving 
the  ayes  and  noes  on  all  votes  when  demanded  by  any 
member.  Every  order  or  resolution  shall  be  recorded  at 
length,  and  the  record  shall  be  approved  by  the  Board, 
and  signed  by  its  President.  The  Secretary  shall  cause 
the  publication  of  all  notices  herein  authorized  to  be  pub- 
lished, or  which  the  Board  shall  order  to  be  published,  and 
shall  perform  such  other  duties  as  the  Board  may  from 
time  to  time  require.  (As  amended.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 

Sec.  234.  The  officers,  members  and  employes  of  the 
police  and  fire  departments  shall  be  appointed  by  the 
board,  and  no  removal  shall  be  made  except  for  cause 
established  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  board,  after  due  in- 
vestigation and  trial.  The  salaries  of  officers  and  em- 
ployes of  the  board,  except  so  far  as  the  same  are  de- 
signated in  this  charter,  shall  be  fixed  or  altered  from 
time  to  time  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  in  its  discretion  or 
on  recommendation  of  the  Board  of  Commissioners. 


CHARTER. 


43 


Sec.  235.  The  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners 
shall  have  power: 

1.  To  prescribe  the  qualifications,  duties,  badges  of 
ofiice  and  uniforms  of  officers,  members  and  employes  of 
said  departments. 

2.  To  prescribe  rules  and  regulations  for  the  govern- 
ment and  discipline  of  the  same,  and  prescribe  and  enforce 
penalties  for  their  violation. 

3.  To  hear  and  determine  all  complaints  of  miscon- 
duct, inefficiency,  violation  of  the  rules  and  regulations, 
or  other  charge  against  any  officer,  member  or  employe 
of  said  departments,  and  to  take  such  action  thereon  as 
shall  be  most  conducive  to  the  maintenance,  discipline  and 
efficiency  of  said  departments. 

4.  To  appoint  and  remove  at  their  discretion  special 
policemen,  who  shall  be  under  the  supervision  and  control 
of  the  Chief  of  Police;  provided,  however,  that  the  com- 
pensation of  said  special  policemen  shall  in  no  event  be 
chargeable  to  the  city,  unless  appointed  by  authority  of 
the  City  Board  of  Trustees. 

5.  To  make  all  necessary  rules  and  regulations  to  carry 
into  execution  the  foregoing  powers  and  all  other  powers 
vested  in  said  commission  by  this  Charter  or  by  any  or- 
dinance of  the  Board  of  Trustees  passed  pursuant  thereto 
or  by  the  constitution  and  laws  of  this  state;  and  in  general 
to  manage  and  control  said  departments. 

Sec.  236.  The  commissioners  shall  have  the  custody 
and  control  of  the  houses,  engines,  hose  carts,  trucks,  lad- 
ders, horses,  stables  and  all  other  property  and  equipments 
now  or  that  may  be  hereafter  used  by  or  belonging  to  said 
departments. 

Sec.  237.  The  commission  shall  annually  report  to  the 
Board  of  Trustees  an  estimate  of  the  amount  of  money  that 
will  be  required  to  pay  all  salaries  and  expenses  of  the 
police  department  and  of  the  fire  department  for  the  ensu- 
ing year,  specifying  in  detail  the  proper  items  for  which 
the  same  will  be  required. 

Sec.  238.  The  commission  shall  make  full  quarterly  re- 
ports to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  its  acts  and  expendi- 
tures and  also  of  the  condition  of  said  departments. 

Sec.  239.  Every  claim  against  the  police  department 
or  fire  department  contracted  by  the  commission  shall  be 
verified  by  the  claimant  and  approved  by  the  commission 
in  open  session,  which  approval  shall  be  entered  in  the 
records  of  the  commission.  No  such  claim  shall  be  allowed 
or  ordered  paid  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  until  the  same 
has  been  approved  by  said  commission,  and  has  endorsed 
thereon  such  approval,  authenticated  by  the  signatures  of 
the  president  and  secretary  of  the  commission. 

Sec.  240.  The  commission  shall  determine  and  report 
to  the  Board  of  Trustees  as  to  the  necessity  of  construct- 
ing cisterns  and  erecting  hydrants  in  particular  localities, 
the  necessity  for  additional  houses,  apparatus,  material, 
supplies,    engines,    horses,   hooks    and    ladders    and   also 


Powers  of 
Police  and   Fire 
Commissioners. 


Duties   of 
Police  and  Fire 
Commissioners. 


Duties   of 
Police  and  Fire 
Commissioners. 


Reports. 


Claims. 


Apparatus,    etc. 


44 


CHARTER. 


Contracts. 


Repairs   by 
commissioners. 


Police    force. 


Fire 
flepartment. 


Chief   of. 


Fire   Chief   to 
Inspect    houses, 
sign  permits  for 
constructions 
and  repairs. 


as  to  alterations  and  repairs  required;  but  the  action  of 
the  commission  with  respect  to  the  necessity  of  these 
matters  shall  be  only  advisory  to  the  Board  of  Trustees, 

Sec.  241.  All  contracts  let  and  work  ordered  for  the 
fire  and  police  department  shall  be  let  and  ordered  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees;  provided,  however,  that  the  Police  and 
Fire  Commission  shall  have  power  to  make  repairs  upon 
engines  and  other  apparatus  under  their  control  when  the 
necessity  for  such  repairs  is  urgent  and  the  cost  thereof 
does  not  exceed  the  sum  of  one  hundred  and  fifty  dollars. 

Sec.  242.  The  police  department  shall  consist  of  a 
Chief  of  Police  and  as  many  regular  officers  and  policemen 
as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  from  time  to  time  determine, 
not  exceeding  in  the  aggregate  one  to  every  one  thousand 
inhabitants  of  the  city. 

Sec.  243.  The  fire  department  shall  consist  of  a  Chief 
and  as  many  drivers,  engineers,  hosemen  and  other  paid 
employes  as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  authorize,  together 
with  such  volunteer  firemen  as  may  be  determined  by  the 
commission;  provided,  that  prior  to  the  election  of  a  chief, 
a  volunteer  fire  department  while  in  existence,  may  nomi- 
nate and  present  to  the  Board  the  name  of  a  nominee  for 
chief,  who,  if  acceptable  to  said  board,  shall  be  elected 
such  chief,  and  if  not  elected,  such  volunteer  fire  depart- 
ment may  nominate  and  present  other  names  to  said  board 
for  such  chief. 

Sec.  244.  The  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  shall  have 
the  right,  and  it  shall  be  his  duty  when  required  by  the 
Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  to  inspect  all 
houses  in  the  city;  and  he  shall,  together  with  the  City 
Engineer  and  Plumbing  Inspector,  examine  all  plans  and 
specifications  for  buildings,  repairs  and  improvements, 
when  required  by  the  building  ordinances  of  the  city,  and  If 
found  to  be  in  conformity  with  the  law,  shall  sign  a  per- 
mit therefor;  but  if  he  finds  otherwise,  he  shall  give  notice 
to  the  owner  or  architect  of  the  points  of  variance  from  the 
requirements  of  law  in  respect  to  safety  from  fire.  He 
shall  observe  the  structure  in  progress  of  building  from 
time  to  time,  and  report  to  the  Mayor  promptly  any  vari- 
ance from  the  plans  or  specifications  permitted,  and  shall 
order  the  work  stopped  until  the  law  is  complied  with. 
(Added.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


Holding  other 
public   office 
prohibited. 


ARTICLE  XVI. 

General   Provisions. 

Sec.  250.  No  officer  under  salary,  and  no  deputy  of  any 
city  officer  or  employee  of  the  city  receiving  pay  from  the 
city,  all  of  whose  time  is  required  to  be  devoted  to  the 
duties  of  his  office,  shall  hold  any  other  public  office  while 
in  the  employment  of  or  holding  office  under  the  city  gov- 
ernment, except  notary  public  or  member  of  the  National 
Guard;  nor  shall  any  officer  or  employee  of  the  city  be- 
come a  party  worker  or  solicitor  or  active  partisan,  nor 
shall  he  solicit  any  funds  to  be  used  for  political  purposes. 


CHARTER, 


45 


A  violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  section  shall 
be  sufficient  cause  for  his  removal  from  oflBce.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  251.  It  is  hereby  made  the  express  duty  of  the 
Mayor  to  see  that  all  the  provisions  of  this  article  are 
strictly  enforced. 

Sec.  252.  The  word  "City,"  whenever  it  occurs  in  this 
Charter  means  the  City  of  Fresno;  and  every  commis- 
sion, commissioner,  department,  board  or  officer,  wherever 
mentioned  in  this  Charter,  means  a  commission,  commis- 
sioner, department,  board  or  officer,  as  the  case  may  be, 
of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  word  "Board,"  when  used  in  relation  to  the  Legis- 
lative Department  of  this  city,  means  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees; otherwise  the  definition  of  words  as  provided  in  Sec- 
tion 14  of  the  Civil  Code  of  the  State  of  California,  as 
far  as  applicable,  are  adopted  as  to  all  such  words  used 
in  this  Charter  and  the  ordinances  thereunder.  (As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  253.  No  officer  of  the  city  shall  absent  himself 
from  the  State  without  the  written  permission  of  the 
Mayor;  and  the  Mayor  is  authorized  to  issue  such  permits, 
when  deemed  proper  by  him,  for  a  period  not  exceeding 
sixty  days. 

A  violation  of  this  section  by  any  officer  of  the  city,  shall 
be  sufficient  cause  for  his  removal  from  office.  (As 
amended.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  254.     Repealed.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905. 

Sec.  255.  No  officer  or  employee  of  the  city  shall  be  or 
become,  directly  or  indirectly,  interested  in,  or  in  the  per- 
formance of,  any  contract,  work  or  business,  or  in  the  sale 
of  any  article,  the  expense,  price  or  consideration  of  which 
is  payable  from  the  treasury;  or  in  the  purchase  or  lease 
of  any  real  estate  or  other  property  belonging  to,  or  taken 
by  the  city,  or  which  shall  be  sold  for  taxes  or  assessment, 
or  by  virtue  of  legal  process  at  the  suit  of  the  city.  If  any 
person  in  this  section  designated  shall,  during  the  time  for 
which  he  was  elected  or  appointed,  acquire  an  interest  in 
any  contract  with,  or  work  done  for,  the  city,  or  any  de- 
partment or  officer  thereof,  or  in  any  franchise,  right  or 
privilege  granted  by  the  city,  unless  the  same  shall  be  de- 
volved upon  him  by  law,  he  shall  forfeit  his  office,  and  be 
forever  debarred  and  disqualified  from  being  elected,  ap- 
pointed or  employed  in  the  service  of  the  city;  and  all 
such  contracts  shall  be  void,  and  shall  not  be  enforceable 
against  the  city. 

Sec.  256.  No  officer  or  employe  of  the  city  shall  give 
or  promise  to  give  to  any  other  person,  any  portion  of  his 
compensation  or  any  money,  or  valuable  thing,  in  con- 
sideration of  having  been,  or  of  being,  nominated,  ap- 
pointed, voted  for,  or  elected,  to  any  office  or  employment; 
and  if  any  such  promise  or  gift  be  made,  the  person  mak- 
ing or  accepting  such  gift  or  promise  shall  forfeit  his  office 
and  employment,  and  be  forever  debarred  and  disqualified 
from  being  elected,  appointed  or  employfed  in  the  service 
of  the  city. 


Penalty    for 
violation. 


Duty   of   the 
Mayor. 


Definition    of 
terms   used. 


Officer  not  to 
leave    State 
without 
permission. 


No    interest    in 
contracts,     etc. 


Promise  of 
reward. 


46 


CHARTER. 


Penalty   for 
acceptance    of 
gift. 


Individual 
liability. 


Books  and 
records  to 
be  open  to 
the  public. 


Disqualifica- 
tions  for   office. 


Fiscal  year. 


Suspensions 
and  removals. 


Forfeiture    of 
franchises. 


Chinese. 


Sec.  257.  Any  officer  of  the  city  who  shall,  while  in 
office,  accept  any  donation  or  gratuity  in  money,  or  other 
valuable  thing,  either  directly  or  indirectly,  from  any  subor- 
dinate or  employe,  or  from  any  candidate  or  applicant  for 
any  position  as  employe  or  subordinate  under  him,  shall 
forfeit  his  office,  and  be  forever  debarred  and  disqualified 
from  holding  any  position  in  the  service  of  the  city. 

Sec.  258.  Every  officer  who  shall  approve,  allow  or 
pay  any  demand  on  the  treasury  not  authorized  by  law, 
ordinance  or  this  charter,  shall  be  liable  to  the  city  indi- 
vidually and  on  his  official  bond  for  the  amount  of  the 
demand  so  illegally  approved,  allowed  or  paid. 

Sec.  259.  All  books  and  records  of  every  office  and  de- 
partment shall  be  open  to  the  inspection  of  any  citizen  at 
any  time  during  the  business  hours.  Certified  copies  of 
extracts  from  said  books  and  records  shall  be  given  by 
the  officer  having  the  same  in  custody  to  any  person  de- 
manding the  same,  and  paying  or  tendering  ten  cents  a 
folio  of  one  hundred  words  for  such  copies  or  extracts; 
but  the  records  of  the  police  department  shall  not  be  sub- 
ject to  such  inspection  except  permission  be  given  by  the 
Police  Commissioners  or  by  the  Chief  of  Police. 

Sec.  260.  No  person  shall  be  eligible  to  or  hold  any 
office,  or  be  clerk  or  deputy  in  any  office  or  department  who 
has  been  found  guilty  of  malfeasance  in  office,  bribery  or 
other  infamous  crime  or  who  in  any  capacity  has  embezzled 
public  funds. 

Sec.  261.  The  fiscal  year  mentioned  in  this  charter 
shall  commence  on  the  first  day  of  July  and  end  on  the 
thirtieth  day  of  June  following. 

Sec.  262.  Any  elected  officer,  except  City  Trustee,  may 
be  suspended  by  the  Mayor  and  removed  by  the  Board  of 
Trustees  for  cause;  and  any  appointed  officer  may  be  re- 
moved by  the  Mayor  for  cause.  The  Mayor  shall  appoint 
some  person  to  discharge  the  duties  of  the  office  during 
the  period  of  such  suspension. 

Sec.  263.  When  the  Mayor  shall  remove  an  appointed 
officer  from  office,  he  shall  immediately  notify  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  such  removal,  and  furnish  it  a  statement 
of  the  cause  therefor,  which  statement  shall  be  entered 
in  the  record  of  its  proceedings. 

Sec.  264.  All  franchises  and  privileges  heretofore 
granted  by  the  city  which  are  not  in  actual  use  or  enjoy- 
ment, or  which  the  grantees  thereof  have  not  in  good 
faith  commenced  to  exercise,  are  hereby  declared  forfeited 
and  of  no  validity  unless  said  grantees  or  their  assigns 
shall,  within  one  month  after  this  Charter  takes  effect, 
in  good  faith,  commence  the  exercise  and  enjoyment  of 
such  privilege  or  franchise. 

Sec.  265.  No  Chinese  shall  ever  be  employed,  either 
directly  or  indirectly,  on  any  work  of  the  city  or  in  the  per- 
formance of  any  contract  or  sub-contract  of  the  city,  except 
in  punishment  for  crime. 


CHARTER. 


47 


Sec.  266.  Whenever  special  meetings  are  called  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees,  Board  of  Education,  or  any  other  board 
of  the  municipality,  notice  thereof  shall  be  served  on  each 
member  personally  or  by  mail  addressed  to  his  place  of 
residence;  if  by  mail,  the  notice,  postpaid,  shall  be  de- 
posited in  the  postoffice  of  the  city  at  least  twenty-four 
hours  before  the  time  of  meeting.  At  such  special  meet- 
ing no  subject  shall  be  considered  except  that  specified  in 
the  notice. 

Sec.  267.  The  Mayor,  City  Attorney,  Judge  of  the  Police 
Court,  City  Clerk,  Chief  of  Police,  Chief  of  the  Fire  De- 
partment and  the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  shall  each 
have  been  a  resident  of  the  City  of  Fresno  for  at  least 
three  years  next  before  election  or  appointment,  and  shall 
be,  at  such  time,  a  qualified  elector  of  the  city.  The  quali- 
fications of  all  other  officers  not  by  this  Charter  prescribed 
shall  be  such  as  may  be  prescribed  by  ordinance.  {As 
amended.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  268.  It  shall  be  the  ofiicial  duty  of  every  officer 
and  person  in  the  employ  or  service  of  the  city,  when  it 
shall  come  to  his  knowledge  that  any  contract  or  agree- 
ment with  the  city,  or  with  any  officer,  or  any  department 
thereof,  or  relating  to  the  business  of  any  office,  has  been 
or  is  about  to  be  violated  by  the  other  contracting  party, 
forthwith  to  report  to  the  Mayor  all  facts  and  information 
within  his  possession  concerning  such  matter;  and  a  will- 
ful failure  so  to  do  shall  be  cause  for  the  removal  of  such 
officer  or  employe,  as  in  case  of  malfeasance  in  office. 

Sec.  269  repealed. 

New  Sec.  269  added. 

Sec.  269.  Every  executive  and  judicial  oflSicer  of  the 
city,  except  the  Mayor  and  City  Attorney,  and  every  other 
officer  and  agent  of  the  city  charged  with  the  collection  or 
disbursement  of  any  money  of  the  city,  shall  furnish,  at 
the  end  of  each  month,  to  the  Board  of  Trustees,  a  full 
and  detailed  statement  upon  oath  of  all  moneys  received 
or  disbursed  by  him,  and  of  his  other  official  transactions 
during  said  month.  Like  statements  shall  be  made  at  and 
for  such  other  times  as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  require. 
(Added.     Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 

Sec.  270.  No  privy,  vault  or  cesspool  shall  be  permitted 
upon  any  premises  adjoining  a  lateral  sewer. 

Sec.  271.  In  all  prosecutions  for  violation  of  any  of  the 
provisions  of  this  Charter,  or  for  violation  of  any  city  ordi- 
nance rule,  resolution,  or  other  regulation  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  whether  in  the  court  of  original  jurisdiction 
or  in  any  appellate  court,  it  shall  not  be  necessary  to  plead 
the  contents  of  the  same,  but  the  court  before  which  the 
proceedings  may  be  pending  shall  take  judicial  notice  of 
this  Charter,  and  of  such  ordinance,  rule,  resolution,  or 
other  regulation,  and  of  the  contents  thereof;  and  in  all 
civil  actions  to  which  the  city,  or  any  officer  of  the  city,  is 
party,  either  plaintiff  or  defendant,  the  adoption  and  con- 
tents of  any  ordinance,  rule,  resolution,  or  other  regula- 
tion of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  may  be  proven  prima  facie 


Special 
meetings. 


Qualifications 
of  certain 
officers   as   to 
residence. 


Duty  of 
officers    in 
known  violation 
of  contracts. 


Officers   to 
report    monthly 
to  Board  of 
Trustees. 


Cesspools,  etc. 


Charter  prima 
facie  evidence. 


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CHARTER. 


Oaths  of 
office. 


"  First  election. 


Prior  laws 
in  force. 


Office    hours. 


Partisan 
appointments. 


Initiative  and 

referendum 

ordinances. 


by  the  introduction  of  the  original  entry  thereof  on  the 
records  of  the  board,  a  copy  thereof  certified  by  the  City 
Clerk  to  be  a  full,  true  and  correct  copy  of  such  original 
entry,  or  by  the  introduction  of  a  printed  copy  published,  or 
purporting  to  have  been  published,  by  authority  of  the 
city. 

Sec.  272.  Every  officer  provided  for  in  this  Charter 
shall,  before  entering  upon  the  duties  of  his  office,  take, 
subscribe,  and  file  with  the  City  Clerk  the  following  oath: 
"I  do  solemnly  swear  (or  affirm)  that  I  will  support  the 
Constitution  of  the  United  States,  and  the  Constitution  of 
the  State  of  California,  and  that  I  will  faithfully  discharge 

the  duties  of  the  office  of to  the 

best  of  my  ability." 

Sec.  273.  The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  present  City 
of  Fresno  shall  provide  for  the  holding  of  the  first  election 
of  officers  under  this  Charter,  and  shall  canvass  the  votes 
and  declare  the  result. 

Sec,  274.  All  acts  of  the  legislature  relating  to  the  city, 
and  all  city  ordinances,  resolutions  and  other  regulations 
now  in  force  and  not  inconsistent  herewith,  shall  be  and 
remain  in  force  after  this  charter  takes  effect  until  changed 
or  repealed  by  the  proper  authority;  and  all  rights  vested 
under  any  former  act  or  regulation,  when  this  takes  effect, 
shall  not  thereby  be  lost,  impaired  or  discharged;  and  all 
actions  and  proceedings  commenced  in  any  court  wherein 
the  city  is  a  party,  shall  be  continued  under  the  law  exist- 
ing when  said  action  or  proceedings  was  commenced. 

Sec.  275.  Except  as  otherwise  in  this  Charter  provided, 
all  officers  of  the  city  shall  keep  their  respective  offices 
open  for  the  transaction  of  business  from  the  hours  of  eight 
in  the  forenoon  until  five  in  the  afternoon  of  each  day; 
Sundays  and  legal  holidays  excepted. 

Sec.  276.  No  appointment  made  by  the  Mayor  or  by 
any  officer,  board  or  commission  shall  be  based  on  political 
or  partisan  grounds;  and  all  appointments  shall,  as  far  as 
practicable,  be  equally  distributed  among  persons  belong- 
ing to  different  political  parties. 

Sec.  277.  Whenever  there  shall  be  presented  to  the 
Board  of  Trustees  a  petition  signed  by  a  number  of  voters, 
residents  of  said  city,  equal  to  fifteen  per  cent  of  the  votes 
cast  at  the  last  preceding  state,  city  or  county  election, 
asking  that  an  ordinance  to  be  set  forth  in  such  petition, 
be  submitted  to  a  vote  of  the  electors  of  the  city,  the  Board 
of  Trustees  must  submit  such  proposed  ordinance  to  the 
vote  of  the  electors  at  the  next  national,  state,  county  or 
municipal  election. 

Sec.  278.  The  signatures  to  the  petition  need  not  all  be 
appended  to  one  paper,  but  each  signer  shall  add  to  his 
signature  his  place  of  residence,  giving  the  street  and  num- 
ber. One  of  the  signers  of  each  such  paper  shall  make 
oath  before  an  officer  competent  to  administer  oaths,  that 
the  statements  therein  made  are  true,  and  that  each  signa- 
ture to  the  paper  appended  is  the  genuine  signature  of  the 
person  whose  name  purports  to  be  thereto  subscribed. 


CHARTER 


49 


Sec.  279.  The  tickets  used  in  sucti  election  shall  con- 
tain the  words  "for  the  ordinance"  (stating  the  nature  of 
the  proposed  ordinance)  and  "against  the  ordinance"  (stat- 
ing the  nature  of  the  proposed  ordinance.) 

Sec.  280.  If  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  upon  such  ordi- 
nance shall  be  in  favor  of  the  adoption  thereof,  the  Board 
of  Trustees  shall  within  thirty  days  from  the  time  of  such 
election,  proclaim  such  fact;  and  upon  such  proclamation 
such  ordinance  shall  have  the  same  force  and  effect  as  an 
ordinance  passed  by  the  Trustees  and  approved  by  the 
Mayor,  and  the  same  shall  not  be  repealed  by  the  Trustees. 
But  the  Trustees  may  submit  a  proposition  for  the  repeal 
of  such  ordinance,  or  for  amendments  thereto,  for  vote  at 
any  succeeding  election;  and  should  such  proposition,  so 
submitted,  receive  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  thereon  at 
such  election,  such  ordinance  shall  be  repealed  or  amended 
accordingly. 

Sec.  281.  Every  officer  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  including 
the  Chief  of  Police  and  Chief  of  Fire  Department  (except- 
ing police  officers  and  firemen),  shall  have  power  to  ad- 
minister and  certify  oaths  in  all  matters  relating  to  the 
business  or  affairs  of  said  city,  and  the  City  Clerk,  City 
Engineer,  Superintendent  of  Streets  and  City  Attorney, 
may  appoint  such  deputies  as  they  see  fit,  who  must  have 
the  same  qualifications  as  their  principals  and  qualify  as 
other  city  officers,  and  such  principals  shall  be  liable  on 
their  official  bonds  for  acts  of  their  deputies,  and  all  acts 
performed  by  such  deputies  shall  be  as  valid  and  binding 
as  if  done  by  the  principals;  provided,  that  no  such  deputy 
shall  receive  any  compensation  from  said  city  unless  it  is 
so  specified  in  this  Charter.  (Added.  Election  Feb.  13, 
1905.) 

Sec.  282.  THE  RECALL.  The  holder  of  any  elective 
office  may  be  removed  at  any  time  by  the  electors  qualified 
to  vote  for  a  successor  of  such  incumbent.  The  procedure 
to  effect  the  removal  of  an  incumbent  of  an  elective  office 
shall  be  as  follows:  A  petition  signed  by  electors  entitled 
to  vote  for  a  successor  to  the  incumbent  sought  to  be  re- 
moved, equal  in  number  to  at  least  fifty-one  per  centum  of 
the  entire  vote  for  all  candidates  for  the  office,  the  in- 
cumbent of  which  is  sought  to  be  removed,  cast  at  the  last 
preceding  general  municipal  election,  demanding  an  elec- 
tion of  a  successor  of  the  person  sought  to  be  removed, 
shall  be  filed  with  the  City  Clerk;  provided,  that  the  peti- 
tion sent  to  the  Board  shall  contain  a  general  statement 
of  the  grounds  for  which  the  removal  is  sought.  The  signa- 
tures to  the  petition  need  not  be  all  appended  to  one  paper, 
but  each  signer  shall  add  to  his  signature  his  place  of  resi- 
dence, giving  the  street  and  number.  One  of  the  signers 
of  each  such  paper  shall  make  oath  before  an  officer  com- 
petent to  administer  oaths,  that  the  statements  therein 
made  are  true,  and  that  each  signature  to  the  paper  ap- 
pended is  the  genuine  signature  of  the  person  whose  name 
purports  to  be  thereunto  subscribed.  Within  ten  days  from 
the  date  of  filing  such  petition,  the  City  Clerk  shall  ex- 
amine and  from  the  great  register  ascertain  whether  or 
not  said  petition  is  signed  by  the  requisite  number  of  quali- 


Certaln 
officers  to 
administer 
oaths. 


Deputies. 


Sufficiency  of 
petition,  how 
determined. 


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50 


CHARTER. 


Board  of 
Trustees  to 
order  election 
if  petition  is 
sufficient. 


Notice  and 
conduct  of 
election. 


Wliat  effects 
removal. 


Effect  on 
failure  to 
qualify. 


fied  electors,  and  if  necessary,  the  Board  shall  allow  him 
extra  help  for  that  purpose,  and  he  shall  attach  to  said 
petition  his  certificate  showing  the  result  of  said  examina- 
tion. If,  by  the  Clerk's  certificate,  the  petition  is  shown 
to  be  insufficient,  it  may  be  amended  within  ten  days  from 
the  date  of  said  certificate.  The  Clerk  shall,  within  ten 
days  after  such  amendment,  make  like  examinations  of  the 
amended  petition  and  if  his  certificate  shall  show  the  same 
to  be  insufficient,  it  shall  be  returned  to  the  person  filing 
the  same,  without  prejudice,  however,  to  the  filing  of  a  new 
petition  to  the  same  effect.  If  the  petition  shall  be  found 
to  be  sufficient,  the  Clerk  shall  submit  the  same  to  the 
Board  without  delay.  If  the  petition  shall  be  found  to  be 
suflSicient,  the  Board  of  Trustees  shall  order,  and  fix  a  date 
for  holding,  the  said  election,  not  less  than  thirty  days  nor 
more  than  forty  days  from  the  date  of  the  Clerk's  certificate 
to  the  Board  that  a  sufficient  petition  is  filed. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  make  or  cause  to  be  made 
publication  of  notice,  and  all  arrangements  for  holding  of 
such  election;  and  the  same  shall  be  conducted,  returned, 
and  the  result  thereof  declared,  in  all  respects,  as  are  other 
city  elections.  The  successor  of  any  officer  so  removed 
shall  hold  office  during  the  unexpired  term  of  his  prede- 
cessor. Any  person  sought  to  be  removed  may  be  a  candi- 
date to  succeed  himself,  and  unless  he  requests  otherwise, 
in  writing,  the  clerk  shall  place  his  name  on  the  official 
ballot  without  nomination.  In  any  such  removal  election, 
the  candidate  receiving  the  highest  number  of  votes  shall 
be  declared  elected.  At  such  election,  if  some  other  person 
than  the  incumbent  receive  the  highest  number  of  votes, 
the  incumbent  shall  thereupon  be  deemed  removed  from 
the  office  upon  qualification  of  his  successor.  In  case  the 
party  who  receives  the  highest  number  of  votes  should 
fail  to  qualify  within  ten  days  after  receiving  notification 
of  election,  the  office  shall  be  deemed  vacant.  If  the  in- 
cumbent receives  the  highest  number  of  votes,  he  shall  con- 
tinue in  office.     (Added.    Election  Feb.  13,  1905.) 


ORDINANCES  OF  THE  CITY  OF  FRESNO 


ORDINANCE   NO.  206. 
In  effect  July  9,  1890. 


An  Ordinance  to  amend  the  Ordinance  entitled  "An  Ordinance  regu- 
lating the  fees  of  the  City  Engineer,"  approved  November  26,  1889,  and 
repeal  Ordinance  176,  passed  the  24th  day  of  February,  1890,  and  Ordi- 
nance  No.  195,  passed  the  31st  date  of  March,  1890. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  ordinance  entitled  "An  ordinance  regulating  the  fees 
of  the  City  Engineer,"  adopted  Nov.  26,  1889,  is  hereby  amended  by  sub- 
stituting three  sections  to  read  as  follows,  to-wit:  — 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  City  Engineer  to  give  the  lines 
on  surveys  of  lots  and  the  proper  grades  of  streets  in  front  of  all  build- 
ings or  other  lots,  and  the  line  and  grade  for  sewers,  with  certificates 
of  same  when  applied  to  for  that  purpose,  in  contracts  for  street  work, 
sewer  work  or  by  private  individuals  desiring  to  know  the  boundaries 
or  grades  of  their  property.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  said  engineer  to 
make  a  greater  charge  for  such  service  than  is  provided  in  this  ordinance, 
under  penalty  of  forfeiting  his  claim  for  such  service,  such  charges  and 
fees  to  be  as  follows,  to-wit: 

1.  For  giving  line  or  grade  for  building  or  for  curb  of  sidewalk  for 
a  lot  of  twenty-five  feet  frontage  $5.00,  or  for  both  $10.00. 

2.  For  running  lines  and  setting  necessary  stakes  for  the  grades 
and  curbing  only,  including  profiles,  cross  sections  estimates  and  cer- 
tificates of  record,  at  the  rate  of  four  (4)  cents  per  linear  foot  for  the  first 
one  thousand  (1000)  feet  or  less,  and  at  the  rate  of  two  (2)  cents  for 
each  foot  over  one  thousand  (1000)  feet. 

3.  For  running  line'  and  setting  necessary  stakes  for  the  curbing, 
macadamizing  or  paving  of  any  street  already  graded  to  the  official 
grade,  including  certificate  of  record,  at  the  rate  of  eight  (8)  cents  per 
linear  foot  of  the  work. 

4.  For  the  giving  lines  and  grades  for  sewers  in  streets  or  alleys 
and  keeping  a  record  of  location  of  all  lines  and  Y's  at  the  rate  of  four 
(4)  cents  per  linear  foot  for  work  for  the  first  one  thousand  (1000)  feet 
or  less,  and  at  the  rate  of  two  (2)  cents  per  linear  foot  for  each  foot 
over  one  thousand  (1000)  feet.  The  term  linear  foot  shall  be  deemed  to 
include  both  sides  of  any  street  or  alley,  and  the  rates  charged  shall 
include  the  furnishing  of  stakes  used. 

5.  For  replacing  or  verifying  any  street  monument  or  bench  mark 
that  has  been  removed  or  disturbed,  the  sum  of  five   ($5)   dollars. 

Sec.  2.  The  City  Engineer  shall  keep  a  record  of  all  surveys  and 
measurements  made  under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  or  upon  any 
order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  in  a  book  or  books  to  be  kept  for  that 
purpose.  A  copy  of  all  records  of  surveys  and  calculation  books  con- 
taining street  or  other  City  work,  with  all  maps,  plans  and  profiles  in 
which  the  said  City  of  Fresno  can  in  any  manner  be  interested,  shall 
be  and  remain  the  property  of  said  City  and  shall  be  kept  in  the  vault 
-at  the  City  Hall,  open  to  public  inspection.    All  such  books,  maps,  plans 


52  ORDINANCE  NO.  221. 

and  profiles  shall  be  carefully  preserved  by  the  City  Engineer  and  trans- 
mitted to  his  successor  in  office.     (See  Art.  55,  Charter.) 

Sec.  3.    Repealed  by  Ord.  No.  419,  Sec.  1. 

Sec.  4.  Ordinance  number  176,  passed  the  24th  day  of  February, 
1890,  amending  the  third  paragraph  of  said  ordinance  161,  and  ordinance 
number  195,  passed  the  31st  day  of  March,  1890,  amending  the  fifth  para- 
graph of  said  ordinance  number  161,  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage  and  publication. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  221. 

In  Effect  June  10,  1891. 

An    Ordinance    declaring,    and    providing    for    tlie    punishment    of    mis- 
demeanors. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  Any  person  violating  or  willfully  non-complying  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  any  ordinance  of  this  City  of  Fresno  is  guilty  of  a 
misdemeanor,  and  shall,  where  no  other  penalty  is  especially  provided, 
be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  im- 
prisonment in  the  City  or  County  jail  not  exceeding  three  months,  or  by 
both  such  fine  and  imprisonment.  (Amendment  Ord.  453,  March  21, 
1904.) 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  competent  for  the  Recorder  or  Court  convicting 
any  person  charged  with  violating  or  non-complying  with  any  provision 
of  any  ordinance  of  this  City  to  enter  an  alternative  judgment  imposing 
a  fine,  and  on  failure  to  pay  the  same,  imprisoning  such  person  one  day 
for  each  dollar  of  such  fine. 

Sec.  3.  A  chain  gang  is  hereby  established  for  the  purpose  of  causing 
and  compelling  persons  imprisoned  for  any  misdemeanor  to  labor  on  the 
streets  or  other  property  or  works  within  the  City.  The  Marshal  or 
Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  have  charge  of  such  persons  while  in  the 
chain  gang  and  shall  superintend  their  work. 

Sec.  4.  Any  person  undergoing  or  serving  out  a  term  of  imprisonment 
in  the  City  or  County  Jail,  under  a  judgment  of  imprisonment,  or  under 
an  alternative  judgment  of  fine  or  imprisonment,  who  refuses  to  labor  or 
who  does  not  labor  on  the  public  streets  or  works  when  so  required,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  The  City  Marshal  is  hereby  empowered  and 
required  to  feed  any  refractory  prisoner  or  prisoners  on  a  diet  of  bread 
and  water  during  the  time  that  such  prisoner  or  prisoners  refuse  to  labor 
on  said  public  streets  or  works,  when  required. 

Sec.  5.  Any  person  who  shall  engage  in  any  disorderly  or  boisterous 
conduct,  or  disturb  the  peace  of  others  by  assaulting,  striking  or  fighting, 
or  who  shall  be  found  in  an  intoxicated  or  drunken  condition  upon  any 
street,  thoroughfare,  alley,  sidewalk,  or  grounds,  or  in  or  upon  any 
premises  within  the  corporate  limits  of  this  City;  or  who  shall  expose 
his  person  or  any  part  thereof  in  an  indecent  or  lewd  manner  or  commit 
a  nuisance  in  any  public  place  within  the  corporate  limits,  or  in  any  place 
in  said  City  where  there  are  other  persons  to  be  offended  or  annoyed 
thereby,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  221.  53 

Sec.  6.  Any  person  who  shall  make  in  any  public  place,  or  suffer  to 
he  made  on  his  premises,  or  upon  premises  under  his  control,  any  disorder 
or  tumult  to  the  disturbance  of  the  public  peace;  and  any  person  who 
shall  utter  in  the  presence  of  two  or  more  persons  bawdy,  lewd  or  ob- 
scene words  or  epithets,  or  shall  address  to  another  any  words 
language  or  expression  having  a  tendency  to  create  a  breach 
of  the  peace;  or  any  person  who  shall  own  or  allow  to  be  kept  open,  by 
day  or  night,  any  house  of  assignation,  prostitution  or  illfame,  the  in- 
terior of  which  is  not  entirely  protected  from  public  gaze  by  a  slattened 
blind  covering  the  window,  which  blind  shall  be  kept  continually  closed, 
and  the  door  or  doors  of  which  house  shall  not  be  kept  continually  closed; 
or  any  inmate  or  frequenter,  or  person  in  any  way  connected  with  any 
house  of  illfame  who  shall  publicly,  at  or  near  such  house,  or  on  the 
sidewalk  or  street  in  front  thereof  solicit,  invite  or  entice  any  person 
to  visit  the  same,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Amendment  Ord.  336, 
March  22,  1898.) 

Sec.  7.  Any  person  who  shall  keep  or  maintain  any  disorderly  house 
or  house  of  assignation,  or  who  shall  persuade  or  assist  any  female  to 
visit  any  such  house,  or  house  of  illfame,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 
And  every  day  of  the  maintenance  of  such  house  shall  be  deemed  and 
taken  to  be  a  new  offense. 

Sec.  8.  Any  person,  excepting  peace  officers  and  travelers,  who  shall 
carry  concealed  upon  his  person  any  pistol  or  firearm,  slung  shot,  dirk 
or  bowie  knife,  or  other  deadly  weapon  without  a  written  permission  (re- 
vocable at  any  time)  from  the  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  9.  Any  person  who  shall  carry  on  his  person  or  have  in  his  pos- 
session any  slung  shot  or  instrument,  or  other  thing  commonly  used  or 
which  may  be  used  for  throwing  any  shot,  bullet,  rock,  stone  or  other 
missile,  or  in  any  manner  use  the  same  to  the  danger  of  persons  or  prop- 
erty in  said  City,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  10.  Every  person  who  wilfully  or  maliciously  breaks  or  destroys 
any  windows,  window  sash,  door,  blind  or  pane  of  glass  of  any  occupied 
or  unoccupied  or  outhouse  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  commits  any  nuisance 
therein,  or  breaks  or  destroys  or  injures  anything  therein,  or  any  part 
of  said  house  or  outhouse,  or  any  fence  or  improvements  whatever,  or 
who  aids,  abets  or  assists  any  one  to  commit  such  nuisance  or  to  injure 
such  property,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  11.  Every  person  who  shall  visit  any  house  within  the  City  of 
Fresno,  for  the  purpose  of  soliciting  food,  or  clothing,  or  alms,  or  who 
shall,  in  any  public  place  in  said  City,  solicit  alms  or  money  from  any 
person,  provided  that  this  section  shall  apply  only  to  those  able-bodied 
persons  commonly  known  as  tramps,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  12.  Any  person  who  shall  discharge  firearms  of  any  description 
within  the  City  of  Fresno  except  in  a  duly  licensed  shooting  gallery,  or 
any  person  who  shall  discharge  or  explode  any  torpedoes,  bombs,  dyna- 
mite canes,  fire  crackers,  sky  rockets  or  fireworks  of  any  description, 
or  discharge  or  explode  powder  under  an  anvil  or  in  a  cannon,  or  in  any 
other  manner,  without  a  permit  in  writing  from  the  Chief  of  Police,  which 
shall  designate  the  place,  time  of  firing  or  discharging  and  the  number 
of  discharges  authorized  (a  copy  of  which  permit  shall  be  filed  with  the 
City  Clerk  before  such  firing  is  commenced),  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 
The  provisions  of  this  section  shall  not  be  construed  so  as  to  prohibit 
any  person  from  shooting  destructive  animals  within  or  upon  his  own 
enclosure,  nor  to  empower  the  Chief  of  Police  to  grant  a  permit  under 


54  ORDINANCE  NO.  221. 

any  circumstances  to  authorize  a  person  to  fire,  discharge  or  explode  in 
said  city,  any  giant  powder  or  dynamite  bombs,  cannon  or  giant  fire 
crackers,  nigger  chasers  or  dynamite  canes.  (Amendment  Ord.  462,  Nov. 
7,  1904.) 

Sec.  13.  Any  person  who  shall  engage  upon  any  public  highway  or 
square,  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City,  in  any  sport  or  exercise 
having  a  tendency  to  frighten  horses,  or  injure  persons  passing;  and  any 
person  who  shall,  in  any  public  place,  be  guilty  of  conduct  annoying  to 
persons  passing  or  being  upon  the  streets  or  public  ground,  or  upon  ad- 
jacent premises;  and  whenever  the  free  passage  of  a  street  or  sidewalk 
shall  be  obstructed  by  a  crowd  (except  on  occasions  of  public  meetings) 
any  person  or  persons  in  such  crowds  who  shall  fail  or  refuse  to  disperse 
or  move  on,  when  directed  so  to  do  by  the  Marshal  or  his  deputies,  or 
a  policeman,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  14.  Any  person  who  shall  make  a  false  alarm  by  ringing  the  fire 
bell  or  by  shouting  fire,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  15.  Any  person  who  shall  ride  or  drive  any  horse  or  other  animal 
upon  any  public  highway  or  thoroughfare,  within  the  corporate  limits 
of  the  City,  immoderately  or  beyond  a  moderate  gait,  or  in  such  manner 
as  to  endanger  the  safety  of  persons  on  such  highway  or  thoroughfare, 
is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  16.  Any  person  who  shall  run  or  propel  any  railroad  car,  loco- 
motive, hand-car,  horse  car,  or  any  train  of  cars  in  this  City,  at  a  greater 
rate  of  speed  than  six  miles  per  hour,  or  in  such  manner  as  to  endanger 
or  obstruct  the  free  passage  of  any  public  street,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor. 

Sec.  17.  Any  person  who  shall  ride,  drive,  lead  or  tie  any  horse  or 
mule  on  any  sidewalk,  or  shall  allow  his  horse,  mule,  wagon  or  street 
car,  or  other  vehicle  to  stand  upon  the  crossings  of  any  street  walk,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  18.  Any  person  who  shall  open  and  leave  any  gate  extended 
across  or  upon  any  sidewalk,  so  as  to  be  an  obstruction  to  persons  passing- 
on  such  sidewalk,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  19.  Any  runner,  hackman,  coach  or  omnibus  driver,  expressman, 
porter  or  peddler,  who  enters  upon  or  into  any  railroad  car,  the  depot  or 
any  platform  or  passageway  leading  to  or  from  the  same,  while  actually 
prosecuting  his  employment  as  such  and  wilfully  violates  and  refuses 
to  comply  with  such  rules  and  regulations  as  may  for  that  purpose  be 
prescribed  by  the  corporation  owning  or  controlling  such  car,  depot  or 
platform,  and  approved  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  this  city,  when 
printed  copies  of  said  rules  and  regulations  showing  such  approval  are 
kept  posted  conspicuously  in  or  on  said  depot,  platform  or  passageway, 
is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.     (Amendment  Ord.  309,  July  18,  1895.) 

Sec.  20.  Any  person  who  shall  tear  down,  mutilate,  remove,  deface  or 
destroy  any  notice,  handbill,  or  sign  of  any  business  or  performance  of 
any  kind,  or  any  ornamental  sign  or  awning  posts,  or  any  news  or  bulle- 
tin board,  or  who  shall  use  any  such  boards  for  posting  any  notice,  device 
or  other  matter,  without  the  consent  of  the  owner,  is  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor. 

Sec.  21.  Any  person  who  shall  place  or  cause  to  be  placed  upon  any 
public  way,  street  or  sidewalk,  and  any  person  owning  or  occupying,  or 
having  control  of  any  premises  who  shall  suffer  to  remain  in  front  thereof, 
upon  the  sidewalk,  or  the  half  of  the  street  or  way  next  to  such  premises, 
anything  which  shall  obstruct  the  free  passage  of  such  street  or  sidewalk 
for  more  than  one  hour  at  a  time,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  221.  55 

This  section  shall  not  apply  to  goods  or  merchandise  in  actual  course 
of  receipt,  delivery  or  removal,  to  goods  or  merchandise  within  the  inner 
two  feet  in  width  of  the  sidewalk  placed  for  the  purpose  of  display  and 
advertisement;  lamp  posts  or  hydrants  erected  by  permission  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees  or  its  President;  ornamental  trees  planted  along  the 
outer  line  of  the  sidewalk  and  within  the  curb,  and  barriers  for  protec- 
tion of  the  same;  watering  troughs  placed  by  permission  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  or  its  President  upon  the  sidewalks  for  the  accommodation  of 
the  public;  materials  being  used  in  the  construction  or  repair  of  any  build- 
ing, if  such  materials  shall  not  occupy  more  than  one-third  of  the  whole 
width  of  the  street  in  front  of  such  building;  provided  that  in  case  ma- 
terials are  being  used  in  the  construction  or  repair  of  any  building,  not 
less  than  three  feet  of  the  sidewalk  shall  be  left  clear  and  free  from  ob- 
structions, or  a  sidewalk  or  temporary  walk  not  less  than  three  feet  wide, 
shall  be  built  around  or  over  any  materials  left  in  the  street  or  the  side- 
walk by  builders  or  their  employees  or  agent  in  the  construction  of  all 
buildings,  such  sidewalk  or  passage  way  to  be  free  from  obstruction  and 
safe  for  foot  travel  and  satisfactory  to  the  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Each  day  of  the  continuance  of  the  obstruction,  forbidden  as  afore- 
said, is  a  separate  misdemeanor.     (See  Ord.  No.  436.) 

Sec.  22.  Any  person  who  shall  do  any  act,  or  cause,  suffer  or  create 
anything  within  the  corporate  limits  of  this  City,  which  is  injurious  to 
public  health,  or  which  prevents  or  obstructs  the  free  and  comfortable 
enjoyment  of  life  or  property  or  is  dangerous  to  the  surrounding  prop- 
erty, is  guilty  of  a  nuisance  and  a  misdemeanor.  In  addition  to  the 
penalty  provided  by  law  against  the  person  guilty  of  a  nuisance,  and 
whether  the  penalty  be  enforced  or  not,  such  nuisance  may  be  abated 
by  the  Marshal  or  other  executive  officer  of  the  City,  upon  order  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees  so  to  do,  at  the  expense  of  the  person  maintaining 
the  same. 

Sec.  23.  Any  person  who  shall,  within  the  limits  of  this  City,  estab- 
lish or  carry  on  any  slaughter  house,  or  who  shall  slaughter  animals, 
or  who  shall  keep  any  number  of  hogs,  or  other  animals;  or  who  shall 
permit  any  stable,  privy  or  vault  to  accumulate  filth  or  excrementitious 
matter  so  as  to  emit  an  offensive  smell  to  the  annoyance  of  the  neigh- 
borhood in  the  vicinity  thereof,  or  who  shall  permit  any  cesspool  or 
drainage  to  collect  on  his  premise  or  premises  under  his  control,  in 
such  manner  as  to  be  offensive  to  the  senses  or  prejudicial  to  the  health 
or  comfort  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  City,  or  any  portion  thereof,  or  who 
shall  place  or  permit  to  be  or  remain  upon  premises  under  his  control 
any  slop,  garbage,  offal,  filth,  dirt  or  any  article  or  thing  that  emits  an 
offensive  odor,  to  the  annoyance  of  the  inhabitants  in  the  vicinity,  or 
who  shall  deposit  any  ashes,  filth,  rocks,  sticks,  wood,  manure  or  other 
article  or  thing  in  any  slough  or  conduit  running  through  the  City  so  as 
to  prevent  the  flow  of  water  therein,  or  who  shall  throw  or  deposit  any 
ashes,  filth,  rocks,  sticks,  wood,  manure  or  any  other  article  or  thing 
upon  the  premises  of  another,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (See  Ord. 
495,  Sees.  27-43.) 

Sec.  24.  Any  person  who  shall  deposit  any  ashes  in  any  wooden 
vessel,  or  on  the  floor  of  any  building,  or  who  shall  deposit  them  on  their 
own  or  other  premises  nearer  than  ten  feet  to  any  wood  work  or  struc- 
ture; or  who  shall  build  any  fires  or  burn  any  refuse  matter  or  deposit 
or  throw  into  any  street  or  alleyway  any  paper,  ashes,  dirt  or  trash  of 
any  kind  or  nature  whatsoever,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  25.    Repealed,  in  effect  by  Ord.  405,  Sec.  7. 


56  ORDINANCE  NO.  221. 

Sec.  26.  Every  person  making  or  using  shavings,  who  shall  at  the 
close  of  each  day,  fail  or  refuse  or  neglect  to  cause  the  same  to  be 
securely  stored  away  or  disposed  of,  so  as  to  prevent  the  same  from 
being  set  on  fire,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  27.  Any  person  who  shall  hitch  any  animal  to  any  hydrant,  on 
the  streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Amend- 
ment Ord.  453,  March  21,  1904.) 

Sec.  28.  Any  person  who  shall  picket  out  any  cow,  horse  or  other 
animal,  or  graze  the  same  upon  the  public  street  or  sidewalk,  or  so  near 
there  as  to  endanger  or  annoy  any  pedestrian  or  horseman  or  occupants 
of  any  vehicle  passing  thereon,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  29.  Any  person  who  shall  permit  the  water  to  be  or  remain 
turned  on,  so  as  to  let  the  same  flow  from  the  pipes  of  the  Water  Com- 
pany, upon  any  premises  under  the  control  of  such  persons  during  the 
prevalence  of  any  fire,  after  the  alarms  shall  have  been  given,  except 
where  such  water  is  used  to  extinguish  said  fire,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor. 

Sec.  3-0.  Any  person  driving  any  vehicle  over  any  hose,  while  said 
hose  is  being  used  by  the  Fire  Department,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  31.  Any  person  who  shall  break,  injure,  remove  or  displace, 
without  lawful  authority,  any  hitching  post  erected  or  maintained  in  this 
City  for  the  purpose  of  hitching  horses,  or  other  animals  thereto,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  32.  Any  person  who  shall  leave  any  horse,  mule  or  other  work 
animal  upon  any  public  street,  alley  or  highway  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
or  upon  any  square,  plaza  or  lot  opening  into  any  such  public  street,  al- 
ley or  highway,  without  securely  fastening  or  hitching  such  animal  or 
animals  to  some  substantial  stationary  object,  unless  the  same  are  left 
in  the  immediate  care  of  some  person  of  suitable  age  and  discretion,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor;  provided,  that  where  any  such  animal  or  ani- 
mals are  securely  hitched  or  fastened  to  a  weight  of  not  less  than  twenty 
pounds,  it  shall  be  deemed  a  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this  sec- 
tion.    (Amendment  Ord.  453,  March  21,  1904.) 

Sec.  33.  1.  Any  person  having  the  possession  or  control  of  any  veloci- 
pede, bicycle,  tricycle,  horse  cart  or  other  vehicle,  who  shall  ride  or  per- 
mit or  allow  the  same  to  be  run  on  any  sidewalk  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
or  in  any  public  park  or  square  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno 
is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

2.  Every  person  who  shall  ride  a  bicycle,  tricycle  or  velocipede  in 
any  public  lane,  street,  alley  or  thoroughfare  within  the  corporate  limits 
of  the  City  of  Fresno,  immoderately  or  beyond  a  moderate  gait,  or  in  such 
manner  as  to  endanger  the  safety  of  persons  on  such  lane,  street,  alley 
or  thoroughfare,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

3.  Every  person  riding  a  bicycle,  tricycle  or  velocipede  in  the  night 
time  in  any  public  street,  lane,  alley  or  thoroughfare  within  the  limits 
of  the  City  of  Fresno  must  have  a  lamp  and  bell  or  horn  attached  thereto, 
and  must  keep  the  said  lamp  lighted,  and  must  ring  the  said  bell  or  sound 
the  said  horn  loudly  and  continuously  immediately  before  reaching  and 
while  traversing  every  public  street  crossing,  and  every  person  failing 
so  to  do  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.     (Amendment  Ord.  278,  June  8,  1893.) 

Sec.  34.  Any  person  who  shall  carry  upon  any  sidewalk  a  basket  or 
baskets,  bag  or  bags,  suspended  from  or  attached  to  a  pole  upon  or  across 
the  shoulders,  and  any  person  who  shall  carry  upon  any  sidewalk  any 
rubbish,  garbage  or  filth,  so  as  to  be  offensive  to  pedestrians,  is  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor. 


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Se<;.  35.  Any  person  who  shall  cut,  break,  deface  or  injure  any  grass 
plat,  trees,  shrubs,  flowers,  bench,  chair,  outhouse,  building,  or  fixture 
upon  any  street,  public  walk,  park  or  other  public  place  in  this  City;  or 
who  shall  lie  or  sleep  upon  any  chair,  bench  or  seat  in  any  improved 
public  park  or  plaza;  or  who  shall  break  or  injure  any  lamp  posts,  or  ex- 
tinguish during  the  night  time,  any  light  maintained  for  public  con- 
venience or  safety  within  said  City,  without  lawful  authority;  or  who  shall 
remove  or  cause  the  removal  of  any  street  guide,  or  any  portion  thereof 
from  any  public  lamp  or  post;  or  who  shall  obliterate,  deface,  destroy  or 
interfere  with  any  street  guide  or  any  portion  thereof  upon  or  attached 
to  any  fence,  post  or  any  public  lamp  post;  or  who  shall  obliterate,  de- 
face or  remove  any  public  number  upon  any  house,  door,  building  or 
public  place,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  36.  Any  person  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  who  shall  in  any 
manner,  or  for  any  purpose: 

Break  up,  dig  up,  disturb,  undermine,  or  dig  under,  or  cause  to  be  dug 
up,  broken  up,  disturbed,  undermined,  or  dug  under,  any  public  street, 
highway  or  place; 

Tear  up,  break  or  loosen,  any  stones,  lumber,  planks,  blocks  or  mate- 
rials of  a  bridge,  street  or  alley; 

Take  or  carry  away  any  stones,  lumber,  planks,  blocks  or  material  of 
a  street,  bridge  or  alley,  or  any  free  or  loose  stones,  lumber,  plank,  blocks 
or  materials  of  a  bridge,  street  or  alley; 

Pill  in,  put,  place  thereon  or  deposit  In  or  upon  any  public  street, 
highway  or  place,  any  earth,  sand,  dirt,  clay,  manure  or  rock,  without  the 
permission,  implied  or  expressed,  or  authorization  of  the  corporation, 
acting  by  its  proper  agents. 

Sec.  37.  Any  person  who,  being  permitted  so  to  do,  as  aforesaid,  shall 
have  broken  up,  dug  up,  disturbed,  undermined  or  dug  under  any  public 
street,  highway  or  place,  shall,  as  soon  as  possible  complete  the  work, 
which  he  is  authorized  to  do,  and  shall  without  delay  put  the  street,  high- 
way or  place  in  as  good  condition  as  it  was  before  such  work  was  done; 
and  shall  remove  all  surplus  sand,  clay,  earth,  dirt,  manure  or  rubbish. 

And  for  any  willful  or  negligent  failure  to  complete  the  work  afore- 
said, or  to  repair  the  damage  done  thereby,  as  aforesaid,  such  person  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  38.  Any  person  by  whom,  or  under  whose  immediate  direction, 
or  by  whose  immediate  authority,  as  principal  or  as  contractor  or  as  em- 
ployer, any  portion  of  a  public  street  may  be  made  dangerous,  is  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor,  unless  he  shall  erect  and  so  long  as  the  danger  may 
continue,  maintain  around  the  portion  of  the  street  or  highway  so  made 
dangerous,  a  good  and  substantial  barrier;  and  shall  cause  to  be  main- 
tained, during  every  night  from  sunset  to  daylight,  lighted  lanterns  at  the 
points  of  danger  sufficient  to  give  fair  warning  from  every  point  of  ap- 
proach. 

Sec.  39.  No  person  having  control  of  any  wagon,  cart,  or  other  ve- 
hicle, used  for  jobbing  purposes,  shall  allow  such  wagon,  cart  or  vehicle 
to  remain  or  stand  for  any  length  of  time  in  front  of  any  store,  dwelling 
or  building  without  the  consent  of  the  owner  or  occupant.  Provided, 
that  wagons,  carts  or  vehicles  so  used  are  allowed  to  stand  on  K,  Fresno, 
Tulare  and  M  streets,  on  the  side  of  said  streets  next  to  the  public 
square. 

No  person  having  charge  of,  control  of  any  wagon,  cart  or  vehicle 
loaded  with  hay,  wood  or  coal,  shall  permit  or  allow  the  same  for  any 


58  ORDINANCE  NO.  221 

length  of  time  (than  loading  or  unloading)  on  any  public  street,  highway 
or  alley  of  this  City,  except  as  herein  provided  for  teams  used  for  jobbing- 
purposes. 

Any  person  willfully  continuing  to  violate  the  provisions  of  this  sec- 
tion, after  being  warned  by  the  Marshal,  or  Superintendent  of  Streets, 
or  any  Policeman,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Amendment  Ord.  243, 
Oct.  9,  1891.) 

Sec.  40.  Any  person  owning  or  having  in  his  possession  or  under  his 
control  any  water  pipe  or  drain,  who  shall  permit  the  waters  therefrook 
to  run  across  any  sidewalk,  public  street  or  alleyway,  so  as  to  injure  the 
same  or  obstruct  the  free  travel  thereon.  Is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  41.  It  is  a  misdemeanor  for  any  person,  either  owner,  contractor,, 
agent,  employe  or  servant  to  have  or  maintain  upon  any  street,  sidewalk 
or  alleyway,  either  temporarily  or  permanently,  for  the  purpose  of  build- 
ing, repairing  or  convenience  any  hole,  break,  cavity  or  dangerous  ob- 
struction, unless  substantially  protected  from  danger  of  accident.  Such 
person  is  excused  from  liability,  under  this  section,  by  using  properljr 
some  means  or  device  for  protection  approved  by  the  Street  Superin- 
tendent. 

Sec.  42.  Any  person  who  shall  destroy,  injure  or  remove  any  notice 
or  monument  erected  or  placed  by  the  City  Engineer  or  Superintendent, 
of  Streets,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  43.  It  is  a  misdemeanor  to  erect  or  place  any  structure  for  ex- 
hibiting any  bills,  posters  or  advertisements  (excepting  bulletin  boards) 
in  any  street,  alley  or  public  place,  without  written  permission  therefor 
from  the  President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Sec.  44.  It  is  a  misdemeanor  for  any  person  to  have  in  any  of  the 
streets,  alleys  or  public  grounds,  or  within  any  enclosure  exposed  to  view,, 
any  stallion,  bull  or  jackass,  for  the  purpose  of  exhibition  or  advertise- 
ment. 

Sec.  45.  Any  person  under  the  age  of  fourteen,  years  who  shall  visit 
any  saloon  or  tippling  house  where  liquors  are  sold  at  retail;  or  frequent 
any  improper  places  of  resort;  or  who  shall  loiter  upon  the  public  streets, 
sidewalks  or  public  grounds  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  after  the  hour  of  eight 
o'clock  p.  m,  without  written  permission  of  the  parents  or  guardian  of 
such  person  and  after  being  warned  by  a  peace  officer,  is  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor. 

Sec.  46.  Any  person,  the  proprietor  or  keeper  or  bartender  of  any 
saloon,  tippling  house  or  other  place  where  liquors  are  sold  at  retail,  who 
permits  any  person  under  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  to  visit  such  place 
under  his  control,  without  a  written  permit  from  the  parent  or  guardian 
of  such  minor,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  47.  Any  minor  of  or  under  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  who,  in  the 
streets,  or  in  any  of  the  public  places  of  this  City,  smokes  cigars,  cigar- 
ettes or  tobacco  in  any  form;  and  any  person  who  directly  or  indirectly 
sells  or  gives  to  any  such  minor,  in  this  City,  cigars,  cigarettes  or  tobacca 
in  any  form,  or  cigarette  paper,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  48.  Any  boy  under  the  age  of  sixteen  years,  who  shall  get  on,  or 
attempt  to  get  on  any  car  or  train  of  cars  propelled  by  steam,  or  get  off 
or  attempt  to  get  off  any  such  car  or  train  of  cars,  while  the  same  is  in 
motion,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  49.  Any  person  who  shall  establish,  maintain  or  carry  on  the 
business  of  public  laundry  or  wash  house  where  articles  are  cleaned  for 
hire,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  unless  he  shall  have  obtained: 


ORDINANCE  NO.  221.  5? 

First:  From  the  President  of  the  Board  of  Health  a  certificate  that 
the  premises  are  sufiiciently  drained  and  that  such  business  can  be  car- 
ried on  without  injury  to  the  sanitary  condition  of  the  neighborhood; 

Second:  From  the  Fire  Marshal  of  said  City  a  certificate  that  the 
heating  appliances  are  in  good  condition  and  that  their  use  is  not  dan- 
gerous to  the  surrounding  property. 

Sec.  50.  Any  person  who  shall,  at  a  fixed  stand  or  place  of  business, 
buy,  sell  or  keep  on  hand  for  sale  any  second  hand  clothing,  books,  fire- 
arms, knives,  tools  or  implements  of  industry  of  any  kind,  shall  be 
deemed  a  junk  shop  keeper. 

Sec.  51.  Every  junk  shop  keeper  shall  keep  a  register  showing  the 
names  of  all  persons  from  whom  he  purchases  or  trades  for  any  article 
or  thing  whatever,  and  the  date  and  name  or  description  of  such  article 
or  thing  so  purchased  or  traded  for.  He  shall  also  keep  a  register  show- 
ing the  names  of  all  persons  to  whom  he  shall  sell  or  trade  any  article 
or  thing,  and  the  name  or  description  of  such  article  or  thing  so  sold  or 
traded,  and  the  date  of  such  sale  or  exchange.  Such  register  shall  be 
open  to  the  inspection  of  the  Marshal  or  any  of  his  deputies,  or  of  any 
policeman  or  detective. 

Sec.  52.  No  junk-shop  keeper  or  pawn  broker  shall  purchase,  trade 
for  or  receive  on  any  pretext,  any  article  or  thing  whatever  from  any  minor 
under  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  without  the  written  consent  of  the 
parent  or  guardian  of  such  minor. 

Sec.  53.  No  junk-shop  keeper  or  pawn  broker  shall  hire,  loan  or  de- 
liver to  any  minor  under  the  age  of  eighteen  years,  any  gun,  pistol  or 
other  firearm,  dirk,  bowie-knife,  powder,  shot,  bullets  or  any  weapon,  or 
any  combustible  or  dangerous  material  without  the  written  consent  of 
the  parent  or  guardian  of  such  minor. 

Sec.  54.  Any  person  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of  sec- 
tions 51,  52  and  53  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  55.  It  shall  be  a  misdemeanor  for  any  person  within  the  City  of 
PYesno  to  keep  on  hand  or  vend,  or  give  away  or  dispose  of  any  fruits, 
vegetables,  fruit  trees  or  ornamental  shrubs  which  are  infested  with  pests 
such  as  cottony  cushion  scale,  red  scale  or  San  Jose  scale,  or  any  other 
pest  injurious  to  fruits,  vegetables,  fruit  trees  or  ornamental  shrubbery, 
and  having  a  tendency  to  spread  and  propagate  itself. 

Sec.  56.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  to  appoint,  by 
resolution,  at  any  time  and  under  such  salary  as  may  be  fixed  by  the 
Board  by  such  resolution,  an  inspector  of  fruit  and  quarantine  officer, 
whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  inspect  fruit,  fruit  trees,  ornamental  shrubbery 
and  vegetables,  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  to  quarantine  against  the 
introduction  of  infected  fruit,  fruit  trees,  ornamental  shrubbery  and  vege- 
tables, and  to  cause  the  same,  when  so  infected,  to  be  destroyed;  and 
shall  have  power  to  order  persons  having  the  same  on  hand,  or  vending 
the  same,  to  destroy  them,  and  see,  in  person,  that  the  same  are  so  des- 
troyed; and  to  enforce,  as  a  misdemeanor,  the  provisions  of  the  preceding 
section  against  any  person  whom  he  may  deem  willfully  violating  tlie 
same. 

Sec.  57.  Any  person  wearing  a  fire.man's  badge,  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
such  person,  not  being  a  member  in  good  standing  of  the  Fire  Depart- 
ment of  said  City,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  58.  Any  person,  association  of  persons,  or  corporations  who  shall 
run,  or  stretch  or  maintain,  through,  along  or  across  any  street  or  alley. 


60  ORDINANCE  NO.  221. 

any  wire,  cable,  rope  or  cord,  on  poles  or  otherwise,  at  a  less  height  than 
thirty  feet,  without  the  permission  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  is  guilty  of 
a  misdemeanor;  and  any  such  wire  stretched  less  than  thirty  feet  from 
the  ground  is  hereby  declared  a  nuisance. 

Sec.  59.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Fire  Marshal  of  the  City  of  Fresno 
to  give  reasonable  notice  to  any  person  or  corporation  having  or  maintain- 
ing or  stretching  wires,  cables,  ropes  or  cord,  or  having  caused  the  same 
to  be  stretched  in  any  street  or  public  place,  contrary  to  the  provisions 
of  the  preceding  section,  to  remove  the  same;  and  in  case  such  removal 
be  not  so  made,  said  Fire  Marshal  may  remove  such  wire  or  other  ob- 
struction, or  prosecute  any  person  or  corporation  willfully  maintaining 
the  same  or  may  both  remove  and  prosecute. 

Sec.  60.  Each  day  of  the  willful  continuance  of  any  act  prohibited  by 
any  ordinance  of  this  City,  is  a  distinct  misdemeanor. 

This  provision  includes  among  other  things  the  continuance  to  erect 
or  construct  any  building  or  structure  which,  when  completed,  would  be 
a  building  or  structure  prohibited  by  ordinance  in  the  locality  where  so 
erected  or  constructed. 

Sec.  61.  Any  auctioneer,  his  agent  or  clerk,  who  shall  sell  or  expose 
for  sale  by  auction  any  livestock,  goods,  wares,  merchandise  or  other 
things,  of  whatever  nature,  to  any  person  or  persons  who,  at  the  time  of 
bidding  for  or  while  examining  the  same,  shall  be  on  any  public  street  or 
sidewalk  of  said  City,  without  having  first  obtained  from  the  Street  Super- 
intendent a  permit  so  to  sell  or  to  expose  for  sale  at  such  place,  is  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  62.  Any  person  who  shall  drive  any  vehicle  over  any  taut  rope, 
wire  or  cable  while  in  use  in  moving  any  building  or  structure,  in  any 
public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  who  shall  cut  or  smash  or  otherwise 
injure  the  same  while  in  use,  or  who  shall  willfully  interfere  with  the 
workmen,  tools  or  horses  engaged  in  the  work  of  removing  a  building,  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  63.  All  persons  who  carry  on,  or  attempt  to  carry  on  any  busi- 
ness, occupation  or  performance  for  profit,  without  procuring  the  proper 
license  therefor,  and  all  persons  who  aid,  assist  or  abet  such  persons  in 
so  doing,  as  their  servants,  agents  or  employes,  are  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor; and  in  case  of  a  circus  or  other  public  performance,  they  shall 
be  arrested  and  prevented  by  the  City  Marshal  from  effecting  such  pur- 
pose. 

Sec.  64.  The  sidenotes  or  catchwords  in  this  ordinance  are  no  part 
of  said  ordinance. 

Sec.  65.  This  ordinance  shall  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage, 
printing  and  posting. 

Sec.  66.  Any  person  who  uses  any  cart  or  vehicle  upon  any  public 
street,  lane,  or  alley,  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  for  the  convey- 
ance or  removal  of  swill,  garbage,  butchers'  offal,  the  contents  of  cess- 
pools or  private  vaults  or  any  other  filth  whatever,  between  the  hours 
of  five  o'clock  A.  M.  and  nine  o'clock  P.  M.  from  the  first  day  of  May, 
and  the  first  day  of  November,  and  between  the  hours  of  seven  o'clock 
A.  M.  and  seven  o'clock  P.  M.  from  the  first  day  of  November  to  the  first 
day  of  May  of  each  year  without  a  special  permit  from  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Sec.  Substituted  by  Ord.  376,  July  16, 
1900.) 


ORDINANCE  NO.  237.  61 

Sec.  67.  Any  person  who  shall  throw  or  deposit,  or  permit  to  be 
thrown  or  deposited  any  dirt,  paper,  filth,  sweepings  of  any  store,  house, 
shop  or  office,  or  any  ashes,  shavings,  filth  water,  offal,  straw,  wood, 
stones,  earth,  manure,  refuse  matter  or  rubbish  of  any  kiSd  whatsoever, 
into  any  street,  lane,  alley  or  public  ground,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 
And  any  person  or  persons  having  control  of  premises  from  which  any  of 
the  aforesaid  articles  shall  be  or  may  have  been  thrown  or  deposited  in 
any  street,  lane,  alley,  or  public  ground  or  place  who  shall  fail  to  remove 
the  same  therefrom  within  four  hours  after  receiving  knowledge  thereof, 
is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  And  any  person  who,  except  before  the  hour 
of  8  A.  M.  of  Friday  of  each  week  washes  or  cleans  or  causes  to  be  wash- 
ed or  cleaned  any  plank,  stone  or  cement  sidewalk  or  any  plate  glass, 
front  or  exposition  window  on  the  line  of  the  sidewalk  by  using  water 
in  such  quantities  as  to  run  into  the  gutters  of  the  streets,  or  by  applying 
water  directly  from  a  hose  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Added  by  Ord. 
282,  Oct.  5,  1893.) 

Sec.  68.  Any  person  who  uses  or  maintains  barbed  wire  for  fencing 
purposes  within  the  City  of  Fresno  or  surrounds  any  lots,  buildings  or 
structures  with  the  same  within  said  City  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and 
upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  accordingly.  (Added  by  Ord. 
285,  Dec.  28,  1893.) 

Sec.  69.  Any  proprietor,  keeper,  bartender,  clerk  or  any  other  person 
having  the  charge  or  control  of  any  saloon,  bar-room,  billiard-room  or 
pool-room,  or  cigar  store,  or  of  any  other  public  place  within  the  City 
of  Fresno,  who  permits  any  person  under  the  age  of  18  years  to  play 
or  engage  in,  or  be  present  at  any  game  of  billiards,  pool  or  of  cards, 
without  the  express  consent  of  the  parent  or  guardian  of  such  minor, 
is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor;  and  any  person  under  the  age  of  18  years 
who  plays  or  engages  in  or  is  present  at  any  game  of  billiards,  pool  or  of 
cards  in  any  public  place  within  the  said  City  of  Fresno,  without  the 
express  consent  of  his  parent  or  guardian,  is  likewise  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor.    (Amendment  Ord.  307,  June  20,  1895.) 

Sec.  70.  Any  proprietor,  keeper,  bartender,  clerk  or  any  other  per- 
son having  the  charge  or  control  of  any  saloon,  bar-room  or  other  place 
where  malt,  vinous  or  spirituous  liquors  are  sold  in  quantities  less  than 
one  quart  and  used  as  a  beverage,  who  permits  any  female  to  visit  said 
place,  or  ante-room  or  compartment  connecting  with  the  same,  is  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor  and  any  female  who  visits  any  such  drinking  saloon, 
bar-room,  or  other  such  place  is  likewise  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 
(Amendment  Ord.  307,  June  20,  1895.) 

Sec.  71.  Any  person  who  shall  spit  or  expectorate,  on  the  floor  of  any 
street  railway  car,  or  other  public  conveyance  or  public  building,  or  any 
sidewalk  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor.  (Added  by 
Ord.  331,  June  24,  1897.) 

Sec.  72.  No  person  or  persons  shall,  in  any  theater  in  the  City  of 
Fresno,  wear  any  hat  or  bonnet  or  other  head-gear,  that  shall  obstruct 
the  view  of  those  sitting  behind  them,  while  a  performance  or  other  en- 
tertainment is  actually  in  progress  at  such  theater.  (Added  by  Ordinance 
No.   340.) 


ORDINANCE    NO.  237. 
In  effect  June  10,  1891. 
An  Ordinance  to  re-enact  certain  provisions  of  sections  1390,  1391,  1392, 
1393,   1396,   1398,   1399,   1400,   1401,   1402,   1405,  1406  and   1407  of  the  ordi- 
nance entitled,  ''An  ordinance  to  establish  municipal   regulations  for  the 


62  ORDINANCES  NO.  251  AND  257. 

City  of  Fresno,"  passed  November  28th,  1885,  and  to  repeal  all  ordinances 
and  parts  of  ordinances  inconsistent  with  the  provisions  of  the  ordinances 
numbered  220,  221,  223  and  224. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

(Sections  1,  2,  5,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  14  and  15  are  repealed  by  the 
Charter.) 

Sec.  3.  The  common  seal  of  this  city  shall  be  argent,  a  bunoh  of 
grapes  proper,  surrounded  by  the  inscription,  *'City  of  Fresno,  Incorpo- 
rated 27th  October,  1885." 

Sec.  4.  Until  this  city  has  a  City  Prison  all  persons  sentenced  to 
imprisonment  for  the  violation  of  any  ordinance  thereof  must  be  im- 
prisoned in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  and  the  expense  of 
such  imprisonment  shall  be  a  charge  in  favor  of  said  County  against  this 
•City. 

Sec.  16.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  inconsistent  with 
the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  and  of  (the  aforesaid)  ordinances,  num- 
bered 220,  221,  223  and  224  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  17.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage,  printing  and  posting  as  provided  by  law. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  251. 
In  effect  March  7,  1892. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.  That  any  person,  persons  or  corporation  who  shall  here- 
after make  application  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
asking  said  Board  to  grant  a  franchise  within  the  corporate  limits  of  said 
City  shall  be  required  to  accompany  such  application  with  and  deliver 
to  the  City  Clerk  of  said  City  a  certificate  of  deposit  or  check  duly  certi- 
fied by  a  solvent  bank  payable  to  said  City,  which  said  sum  of  money 
said  City  shall  be  at  liberty  to  draw  upon  and  use  in  meeting  and  de- 
fraying all  necessary  expenses  that  may  be  incurred  by  said  City  in  refer- 
ence to  and  by  reason  of  any  action  or  proceeding  that  may  be  had  or 
taken  by  said  Board  in  pursuance  of  such  application.  And  if  there  shall 
remain  any  balance  in  the  hands  of  the  City  after  all  such  expenses  shall 
have  been  paid  the  same  shall  be  returned  to  the  person,  persons,  or 
<;orporation  who  deposited  the  same  or  to  their  order. 

Sec.  2.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  full  force  from  and 
after  its  passage  and  approval. 


ORDINANCE    NO.  257. 

In  effect  June  6,  1892. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  applications  for  franchises  within  the  corporate 
limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  to  be  accompanied   by  certified  checks. 
The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  Any  person,  persons  or  corporation  who  shall  hereafter 
make  application  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  asking 
same  Board  to  grant  a  franchise  within  the  corporate  limits  of  said  City, 
shall  be  required  to  accompany  such  application  with,  and  deliver  to  the 
City  Clerk  of  said  City^  a  check  for  the  sum  of  $300.00  duly  certified  by 


ORDINANCES  NO.  281  AND  341.  63 

a  solvent  bank  and  made  payable  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  as  a  guarantee 
of  good  faith  in  the  event  of  the  said  City  making  such  grant.  Said  check 
shall  be  forfeited  to  the  City  of  Fresno  and  be  collected  for  the  use  and 
benefit  of  said  City,  should  the  grantee  fail  to  carry  out  all  the  provisions 
and  requirements  contained  in  the  said  franchise. 

Sec.  2.     This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  full  force  from  and 
after  its  passage,  approval  and  publication. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  281. 
In  effect  October  3,  1893. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  all  water  and  gas  companies  to  file  with  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets  a  map  of  plat  of  any  proposed  extension,  altera- 
tion or  repair  of  their  pipes,  etc. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  No  water  or  gas  company  shall  hereafter  make  any  ex- 
tension, alteration  or  repair  of  any  of  their  lines  of  pipe  now  situated  in 
the  streets  or  alleys  of  this  City  without  first  filing  with  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets  a  map  or  plat  thereof  showing  in  detail  the  proposed 
extension,  alteration  or  repair,  where  situated,  the  size  of  pipe  and  the 
location  of  all  valves,  openings  and  hydrants,  and  shall  obtain  from  said 
Superintendent  his  consent  in  writing  therefor. 

Sec.  2.  Any  officer  or  employe  of  any  such  company  not  complying 
with  the  requirements  herein  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor 
and  shall  be  punished  accordingly. 

Sec.  3.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage  and  publication. 


ORDINANCE    NO.  341. 
In  effect  July  18,  1898. 

An  Ordinance  providing  for  the  inspection  and  disinfection  of  second- 
hand goods. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  No  person,  firm  or  corporation  shall  buy,  sell  or  exchange 
w^ithin  the  City  of  Fresno  any  second-hand  furniture,  bedding,  carpets, 
clothing,  books  or  other  second-hand  goods,  wares  or  merchandise  brought 
from  without  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  permit  any  such  second-hand  furni- 
ture, bedding,  carpets,  clothing,  books  or  other  second-hand  goods,  wares 
or  merchandise  to  be  brought  into  and  delivered  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
for  use,  sale,  or  exchange  until  the  same  shall  have  been  first  inspected 
by  the  Health  Officer  of  this  City,  and  said  furniture,  bedding,  carpets, 
clothing,  books,  or  other  goods,  wares  or  merchandise,  shall,  if  ordered 
liy  said  Health  Officer  be  thoroughly  fumigated  or  disinfected  by  the 
owner  or  consignee  thereof  before  it  is  delivered,  sold  or  exchanged,  or 
offered  for  sale  or  exchange. 

Sec.  2.  If  the  owner  or  consignee  of  any  articles  mentioned  in  the 
preceding  shall  fail,  refuse  or  neglect  to  fumigate  or  disinfect  any  such 
article  or  articles  within  forty-eight  hours  from  notice  from  the  Health 
Officer  so  to  do,  the  Health  Officer  may  forthwith  proceed  to  have  such 
article  or  articles   fumigated  or   disinfected  and   the  cost  and   expense 


64  ORDINANCES  NO.  388  AND  390. 

thereby  incurred  shall  be  chargeable  to  the  owner  or  consignee  of  such 
article  or  articles  and  shall  be  a  lien  thereon. 

Sec.  3.    Any  person  or  persons  willfully  violating  any  of  the  provis- 
ions of  this  ordinance  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  4.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage  and  publication. 


ORDINANCE    NO.    388. 

In  effect  July  15,  1901. 

An  Ordinance  concerning  certain  powers  and  duties  of  tlie  Chief  of 
Police. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  All  the  powers  conferred  and  duties  enjoined  upon  the 
"Marshal"  or  the  "City  Marshal,"  by  an  existing  ordinance  of  the  City 
of  Fresno,  being  No.  221,  entitled  "An  ordinance  declaring  and  providing 
for  the  punishment  of  misdemeanors;  as  amended  heretofore,  shall  here- 
after be  exercised  and  performed  by  the  Chief  of  Police  of  the  City  of 
Fresno. 

Sec.  2.  All  the  powers  conferred  and  duties  enjoined  upon  the  "Mar- 
shal" or  the  "City  Marshal" — by  any  law  or  ordinance  now  existing,  and 
in  force  or  applicable  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  hereafter  be  exercised 
and  performed  by  the  Chief  of  Police  of  the  City  of  Fresno.  (See  charter. 
Sec.  242.) 

Sec.  3.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE   No.  390. 

In  effect  August  19,  1901. 

An  Ordinance  concerning  certain  performances  in  and  about  places 
where  spirituous,  vinous,  malt  or  intoxicating  liquors  are  sold  or  used 
as  a  beverage. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.  No  person  shall  cause,  procure  or  employ  any  person  for 
hire,  drink,  gain  or  otherwise,  to  play  upon  any  musical  instrument  or 
to  dance,  promenade,  sing  or  give  any  vaudeville,  theatrical,  operatic 
or  other  performance,  or  otherwise  exhibit  himself  or  herself  in  (or  near 
enough  to  attract  to  such  place  several  persons)  any  drinking  saloon, 
bar-room,  dance  cellar,  ball  room,  public  garden  or  in  any  place  what- 
soever, if  in  such  place  or  at  such  place  there  is  connected  therewith 
the  sale,  directly  or  indirectly  for  use  as  a  beverage,  or  to  be  drunk 
at  or  near  such  place  of  any  intoxicating,  spirituous,  vinous,  or  malt 
liquors;  nor  shall  any  person  owning  or  having  charge  or  control  of  any 
such  place,  allow  any  person  to  play  on  such  instrument,  or  any  phono- 
graph, graphophone,  gramophone  or  any  other  instrument  that  reproduces 
the  voice,  or  sound,  song  or  music,  or  cause  or  allow  the  same  to  operate 
automatically  or  otherwise;  nor  allow  any  person  in,  at  or  near  such 
place  to  sing,  dance,  promenade  or  otherwise  perform,  so  as  to  attract 
or  amuse,  where  two  or  more  persons  are  present,  or  so  as  to  attract  or 
cause  to  come  together  two  or  more  persons;  and  no  person  shall  do  any 
of  the  acts  herein  specified  which  others  are  hereby  forbidden  to  cause 
or  allow  to  be  done. 


ODRINANCES  NO.  394  AND  398.  65 

Sec.  2.  No  person  shall  exhibit  or  keep  for  exhibition  or  inspection 
or  permit  to  be  exhibited  or  seen  in  or  about  any  of  the  places  mentioned 
or  referred  to  in  Section  1  of  this  ordinance,  and  obscene  or  lewd  pic- 
ture or  image,  or  any  machine  or  device  containing  any  such  picture 
or  pictures. 

Sec.  3.  Every  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  any  of  the  prohibitions  thereof,  shall  be  subject  to  arrest,  and  if 
found  guilty,  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  $300.00  or  by 
imprisonment  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  im- 
prisonment. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after 
its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  394. 

In  effect  October  14,  1901. 

An  ordinance  concerning  domestic  fowls  and  prohibiting  the  trespass 
of  the  same  upon  the  premises  of  persons  other  than  the  owner  within 
the  City  of   Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  owning  or 
having  control  of  any  pigeons,  chickens,  ducks,  geese,  turkeys  or  other 
domestic  fowls  to  permit  the  same  to  run  or  go  upon  the  premises  of 
any  other  person  within  the  City  of  Fresno.  (Amendment  Ord.  402,  No- 
vember 18,   1901.) 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of  this 
ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction 
thereof  shall  be  fined  in  any  sum  not  exceeding  Ten  Dollars  ($10.00), 
or  be  imprisoned  in  the  County  Jail  for  a  term  not  exceeding  twenty 
days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage  and  publication. 


ORDINANCE    NO.    398. 

In  effect  October  21,  1901,  except  Sec.  1  and  2  in  effect  Jan.  1,  1902. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  gambling  and  prohibiting  all  gaming  machines 
and  certain  classes  of  gambling,  and  providing  a  punishment  for  a  viola- 
tion thereof. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  either  as  owner, 
leasee,  agent,  employe,  mortgagee,  or  otherwise,  to  operate,  keep,  main- 
tain, rent,  use  or  conduct,  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  any  clock,  tape, 
slot  or  card  machine,  or  and  other  machine,  contrivance  or  device  upon 
which  money  is  staked  or  hazarded  upon  chance,  or  into  which 
money  is  paid,  deposited  or  played  upon  chance,  or  upon  the  result  of 
the  action  of  which  money  or  any  other  article  or  thing  of  value  is  staked, 
bet,  hazarded,  won  or  lost  upon  chance. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  either  as  owner,  lessee, 
agent,  employe,  mortgagee,  or  otherwise,  to  operate,  keep,  maintain, 
rent,  use  or  conduct,  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  any  machine,  contriv- 

5* 


66  ORDINANCE  NO.  398. 

ance,  appliance  or  mecliaiiical  device,  upon  the  result  of  the  action  of 
which  money  or  other  valuable  thing  is  staked  or  hazarded,  and  which 
is  operated  or  played  by  placing  or  depositing  therein  any  coins,  checks, 
slugs,  balls  or  other  article  or  device,  or  in  any  other  manner,  and  by 
means  of  the  action  whereof  or  as  the  result  of  the  operation  of  which, 
any  merchandise,  money,  representative  of  article  of  value,  check  or 
token  redeemable  in,  or  exchangeable  for  money,  or  any  other  thing 
of  value,  is  won  or  lost  or  taken  from  or  obtained  from  such  machine, 
when  the  result  of  the  action  or  operation  of  such  machine,  contrivance, 
appliance  or  mechanical  device  is  dependent  upon  hazard  or  chance. 

Sec.  3.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  within  the  City 
of  Fresno  to  conduct,  carry  on,  deal,  play  or  bet  at  or  against  any  game 
played  with  cards,  dice  or  any  other  instrument,  thing,  device  or  machine, 
for  money,  chips,  credit,  or  any  other  representative  of  value,  when  such 
game  of  cards,  dice  or  other  Instrument,  thing,  device,  or  machine  is 
played  with  a  kitty,  take  out,  or  rake  off,  or  with  or  in  connection  with 
any  device,  scheme,  or  arrangement  whereby  any  portion  of  the  gains, 
losses,  bets  or  stakes  of  said  game,  or  of  any  of  the  players  thereat,  is 
taken  out,  laid  aside,  or  paid  for  drinks,  cigars,  cards,  dice,  refresh- 
ments, light,  fuel,  rent  ot  for  any  other  consideration  or  thing  whatso- 
ever, or  is  paid  to,  taken  out  or  laid  aside  for  the  use  or  benefit  of  any 
person  owning  or  managing,  conducting,  controlling  or  having  the  con- 
trol, conduct  or  management  of  the  game,  room,  apartment  or  place 
wherein  or  in  which  such  game  of  cards,  dice  or  other  instrument,  thing, 
device  or  machine  is  dealt,  played,  conducted  or  carried  on. 

Sec.  4.  It  Is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  within  the  City 
of  Fresno  to  rent,  open  up,  carry  on  or  conduct,  or  have  charge  or  con- 
trol of  any  room,  apartment  or  place  in  said  city  wherein  or  whereat 
any  game  played  with  cards,  dice  or  any  other  instrument,  thing,  device 
or  machine  is  played,  dealt,  conducted,  carried  on,  or  permitted  to  be 
payed  or  dealt  for  money,  checks,  chips,  credit,  or  other  representative 
of  value,  with  a  kitty  or  take  out,  or  rake  off,  or  with  or  in  connection 
with  any  device,  scheme  or  arrangement  whereby  any  portion  of  the 
gains,  losses,  bets  or  stakes  of  said  game,  or  of  any  of  the  players  thereat, 
is  taken  out,  laid  aside  or  paid  for  drinks,  cigars,  cards,  dice,  refresh- 
ments, light,  fuel,  rent  or  for  any  other  consideration  or  thing  whatso- 
ever, or  is  paid  to  or  is  taken  out,  or  laid  aside  for  the  use  or  benefit 
of  any  person  owning,  managing,  conducting,  controlling  or  having  the 
control,  conduct  or  management  of  said  game,  room,  apartment  or  place 
wherein  or  whereat  such  game  played  with  cards,  dice,  or  other  instru- 
ment, thing,  device  or  machine  is  played,  dealt,  conducted  or  carried  on. 

Sec.  5.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  of  Police  and  every  police- 
man to  be  vigilant  in  finding  any  and  all  places  where  any  game,  device 
or  machine,  prohibited  by  this  ordinance,  is  used,  played,  carried  on  or 
conducted,  and  in  making  arrests,  all  persons  liable  to  punishment,  or 
whom  they  have  good  reason  to  believe  are  so  liable,  under  this  ordinance, 
shall  be  arrested,  and  it  shall  be  their  duty  to  proceed  with  them  as  in 
the  case  of  other  persons  liable  to  punishment  as  for  a  violation  of  penal 
ordinances,  and  any  such  officer  or  policeman  who  fails  or  neglects  to 
perform  the  duties  herein  enjoined,  shall  be  subject  to  dismissal  from  the 
service  and  from  his  office. 

Sec.  6.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  who  shall  do  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful  shall  be  deemed 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  punished 
by  a  fine  of  not  less  than  twenty-five  dollars  or  more  than  $300.00  or  by 
imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by 
both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  405.  67 

Sec.  7.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage,  except  sections  one  and  two  thereof,  which  shall  take 
effect  and  be  in  force  on  the  first  minute  of  the  first  day  of  January, 
1902. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  405. 

In  effect  January  20,  1902. 

An  Ordinance  prohibiting  certain  kinds  of  advertising  witliin  the  limits 
of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  making  provision  for  punishment  of  violations 
thereof. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  upon  any 
public  sidewalk,  street,  alley  or  public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  to 
•carry,  bear  or  support  any  banner,  sign,  transparency,  framework,  device 
or  emblem  used  or  purporting  to  be  used,  or  intended  as  an  advertise- 
ment of  any  trade,  profession  or  business,  place  of  business,  office,  store 
or  occupation,  or  used  or  purporting  to  be  used,  or  intended  to  divert 
trade,  business,  patronage  or  custom  from  any  person,  firm  or  corporation. 

Sec.  2.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  upon  any  public 
street,  sidewalk,  doorway,  stairway,  window,  alley  or  public  place  in  the 
City  of  Fresno,  to  blow  any  bugle,  horn,  trumpet,  or  beat  any  drum,  or 
ring  any  bell  or  to  drive  any  horse,  team  or  wagon  to  which  is  attached 
any  bell  or  gong  that  rings  or  sounds  when  said  team  or  horse  is  in 
motion,  or  to  make  any  other  loud  or  unusual  noise  for  the  purpose  of, 
or  with  the  intention  of  advertising,  proclaiming,  publishing,  announcing 
or  calling  attention  to  any  business,  calling,  occupation,  firm,  dealer, 
amusement,  show,  exhibition,  event,  prize  fight,  boxing  contest,  goods, 
wares,  merchandise  or  other  property. 

Sec.  3.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  to  lead,  ride  or 
drive  upon  any  public  street,  alley  or  place  within  the  City  of  Fresno, 
any  animal  or  animals  upon  which  is  placed  or  carried,  or  to  which  is 
attached  any  banner,  sign,  advertisement,  picture  or  other  device,  ad- 
vertising, publishing,  proclaiming,  announcing  or  calling  attention  to,  or 
intending  to  advertise,  publish,  proclaim,  announce  or  call  attention  to 
any  business,  calling,  occupation,  firm,  dealer,  place  of  business,  show, 
exhibition,  event,  goods,  wares,  merchandise,  or  other  property,  or  any 
<;ontest,  prize  fight,  boxing  contest,  or  which  attempts  or  purports,  or  is 
intended  to  divert  or  drive  away  trade,  business,  patronage  or  custom 
from  any  person,  firm  or  corporation. 

Sec.  4.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  to  drive,  push, 
pull  or  propel  upon  any  public  street,  alley  or  public  place  in  the  City  of 
Fresno,  any  advertising  wagon,  buggy,  cart,  vehicle  or  machine,  or  any 
wagon,  buggy,  cart,  bicycle,  vehicle  or  machine  used  exclusively  for  ad- 
vertising purposes,  or  used  or  purporting  to  be  used  or  intended  to  be 
used  for  the  purpose  of  diverting  or  driving  away,  or  drawing  off  custom, 
trade,  business  or  patronage  from  any  person,  firm  or  corporation. 

Sec.  5,  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  upon  any  public 
street,  alley,  sidewalk,  or  public  place  in  said  city,  or  in  any  doorway 
or  stairway  leading  or  opening  upon  any  such  public  street,  alley,  side- 
walk or  public  place,  to  cry,  proclaim,  or  announce  any  firm,  dealer  or 
place  of  business,  show,  exhibition,  event,  goods,  wares,  merchandise  or 
property,  for  the  purpose  of  advertising,  proclaiming,  announcing,  or 
otherwise  calling  attention  to  the  same;  or  for  the  purpose  of  diverting 


6g  ORDINANSE  NO.  405. 

or  turning  away,  or  drawing  off  custom,  trade,  business,  or  patronage, 
from  any  person,  firm  or  corporation;  provided,  that  this  section  shall 
not  apply  to  newsboys  calling  attention  to  or  crying  out  newspapers 
which  they  have  for  sale. 

Sec.  6.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  to  post,  stick, 
stamp,  print  or  otherwise  affix,  or  cause  to  be  posted,  stuck,  stamped, 
printed  or  otherwise  affixed  any  bill,  poster,  advertisement  or  notice 
(except  official  notices)  upon  any  telegraph  pole,  telephone  pole,  fire 
alarm  pole,  electric  light  pole,  awning  or  shelter  pole  or  the  pole  of  any 
electric  street  railway  company  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  upon  the  curb- 
ing of  any  public  street  or  alley  in  said  city;  or  to  mar,  deface,  change 
the  appearance  of,  injure  or  write  upon  any  such  pole  or  street  curbing. 

Sec.  7.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  to  hand  or  dis- 
tribute to,  or  among  pedestrians,  or  to  place,  throw,  or  deposit,  or  cause 
to  be  placed,  thrown,  or  deposited  into,  or  upon  any  car  or  conveyance, 
doorstep,  porch,  yard,  or  lawn  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  upon  any  of 
the  public  streets,  alleys,  sidewalks,  advertisements,  paper,  bill,  poster^ 
notice,  hand  bill,  advertising  card,  business  card,  advertising  device^ 
dodger  or  emblem  used,  or  purporting  to  be  used  or  intended  as  an  ad- 
vertisement or  notice  of  any  article  of  merchandise,  or  any  trade,  pro- 
fession or  business,  show,  exhibition,  theater,  store,  occupation  of  any 
person,  firm  or  corporation;  or  used  or  purporting  to  be  used,  or  intended 
to  divert,  draw  off,  turn  or  drive  away  patronage,  custom,  business  or 
trade  from  any  person,  firm  or  corporation;  provided,  that  nothing  in 
this  section  shall  apply  to  the  United  States  mail  carriers  in  the  dis- 
charge of  their  duties  in  the  distribution  of  mail  matter,  or  to  the  sale 
or  delivery  of  newspapers;  provided,  further,  that  nothing  herein  con- 
tained shall  prevent  house  to  house  advertising  by  placing  advertising 
matter,  carefully  prepared  in  book,  parcel,  pamphlet,  sheet,  page  or 
bundle  form,  within  the  outer  door  of  any  resident  within  the  City  of 
Fresno  without  knocking  or  ringing  the  door  bell,  or  by  handing  such 
advertising  matter,  so  prepared  to  any  inmate  of  such  residences.  (As 
amended  by  Ordinance  563.) 

Sec.  8a.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  company,  corporation,  individual, 
co-partnership,  association,  theatrical  company  or  circus,  to  advertise 
within  the  (5ity  of  Fresno,  by  placing  cloth  banners  upon  any  of  the 
buildings,  fences,  walls,  structures  or  other  places  upon  any  of  the  streets, 
alleys,  or  highways  within  said  City  of  Fresno.  (Added  by  Ordinance 
563.) 

Sec.  8b.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  theatrical  company,  social  en- 
tertainment, fair,  amateur  or  professional  athletic  exhibition  or  indi- 
vidual advertising  within  the  City  of  Fresno  by  means  of  single  sheet, 
boards  to  use  more  than  twenty-five  of  said  single  sheet  boards  at  any 
one  time  or  by  placing  any  of  said  boards  upon  any  of  the  sidewalks, 
streets,  alleys  or  highways  within  said  city,  but  nothing  herein  contained 
shall  prevent  said  persons,  companies  or  associations  so  advertising  from 
placing  said  single  sheet  boards  in  any  door-way,  alcove  or  recess  of  any 
building  within  said  city  where  permission  to  so  place  the  same  is  first 
had  from  the  owner,  tenant  or  occupant  of  said  building  where  said 
boards  shall  be  so  placed.     (Added  by  Ordinance  563.) 


ORDINANCE  NO.  405. 

Sec.  8.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person  to  post,  stick, 
stamp,  print  or  otherwise  affix,  or  cause  to  be  posted,  stuck,  stamped, 
printed  or  otherwise  affixed,  any  bill,  poster,  notice  or  advertisement  to, 
or  upon  any  house  or  part  thereof,  outbuilding,  or  upon  any  wall,  fence, 
gate  post,  sidewalk,  trees,  or  boxes  around  trees,  awning  or  shelter  posts 
in  any  part  of  the  City  of  Fresno  without  the  permission  in  writing  of 
the  owner,  agent  or  occupier  of  the  premises  to  do  so;  provided,  that 
nothing  in  this  section  shall  prevent  licensed  bill  posters  from  posting 
bills  upon  billboards  owned  or  controlled  by  them. 

Sec.  9.  Sections  one  (1)  and  two  (2)  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  sub- 
ject to  the  PROVISO  that  the  Mayor,  in  the  exercise  of  his  sound  dis- 
cretion, upon  application  and  a  proper  and  satisfactory  showing,  may 
grant  a  special  permit,  under  such  reasonable  restrictions  as  in  his  judg- 
ment shall  be  necessary  to  safeguard  the  public  interests  of  said  city, 
for  the  doing  of  such  of  the  acts  forbidden  by  said  sections  one  and  two 
hereof  as  he  may  determine,  when,  in  his  judgment,  the  issuance  of  such 
permit  shall  not  conflict  with  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance;  provided, 
further,  that  such  permit  shall  specify  the  time  when,  and  the  streets  or 
place  where  any  of  said  acts  may  be  done. 

Sec.  10.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  of  the  acts  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  shall  be  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  punished  by  a 
fine  not  exceeding  the  sum  of  one  hundred  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment 
in  the  City  or  County  jail  not  exceeding  fifty  days,  or  by  both  such  fine 
and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  11.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  12.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage. 


(,) 


ORDINANCES  NO.  406  AND  407.  69 

ORDINANCE  NO.  406. 

In  effect  January  27,  1902. 

Entitled  an  Ordinance  concerning  flagmen  at  railroad  crossings  in  the 
City  of  Fresno,  regulating  the  stationing  of  and  the  duties  of  such  flag- 
men,  and  others  In  respect  thereof,  and  providing  penalties  for  violation 
of  this  ordinance. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  All  persons,  firms  and  corporations  owning,  operating  or 
controlling  any  steam  railway,  engines  or  cars  propelled  by  steam,  upon 
Q  street  or  between  P  and  R  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  are  hereby 
required  to  station  flagmen  and  keep  said  flagmen  stationed  at  the  in- 
tersection of  the  main  line  track  with  Tulare  Street  and  also  Ventura 
Street;  and  all  persons,  firms  or  corporations  owning,  operating  or  con- 
trolling any  such  steam  railway  engines  or  cars  propelled  by  steam,  upon 
or  between  G  and  H  Streets  in  this  City,  are  hereby  required  to  station 
flagmen,  and  keep  them  stationed,  at  the  crossing  of  the  main  line  track 
with  Fresno,  Tulare  and  Kern  Streets,  and  from  the  1st  day  of  August 
to  the  20th  day  of  December  of  each  year  at  such  crossing  also  with 
Ventura  Street;  and  from  the  1st  day  of  August  to  the  20th  day  of  De* 
cember  of  each  year  also  at  such  crossing  with  Mono  Street. 

Provided,  that  such  flagmen  shall  be  so  kept  stationed  at  such  places 
during  the  hours  from  6  A.  M.  to  7  P.  M.,  between  the  1st  day  of  Decem- 
ber and  the  1st  day  of  June,  and  from  6  A.  M.  to  8  P.  M.,  between  the 
1st  day  of  June  and  the  1st  day  of  December  of  each  year.  (Amendment 
Ord.  No.  410,  March  3,  1902.) 

Sec.  2.  No  person,  firm  or  corporation  owning,  operating  or  controll- 
ing any  railway  engine  or  cars  upon  any  of  said  streets,  or  running  or 
used  thereon,  shall  cause  or  permit  the  said  engine  or  any  car  to  pass 
any  of  the  points  or  go  upon  any  of  the  said  crossings,  above  mentioned 
in  Section  1  hereof,  within  any  of  the  times  when  required  by  Section  1 
hereof,  until  such  flagman  stationed  at  such  point  or  crossing  shall  signal 
him  or  them  so  to  do;  and  no  flagman  so  stationed  shall  ever  so  signal 
so  long  as  the  passing  of  such  engine  or  cars  would  be  dangerous  to  any 
person  or  vehicle  approaching  such  points  or  crossing.  (Amendment  Ord. 
No.  410,  March  3,  1902.) 

Sec.  3.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  violating  any  of  the  provisions 
of  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and,  upon 
conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  three  hun- 
dred dollars,  or  imprisonment  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such 
fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after 
its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  407. 
In  effect  January  27,  1902. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  pound-keeper;  prescribing  his  powers, 
duties  and  compensation,  and  the  fees  to  be  collected  by  him  and  the 
disposition  of  the  same. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  City  pound-keeper  shall  execute  a  bond  to  the  City 
of  Fresno,  in  the  penal  sum  of  one  thousand  dollars,  with  such  security 


70  ORDINANCE  NO.  407. 

or  sureties  as  shall  be  approved  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  for  the  faithful 
performance  of  his  duties,  and  shall  hold  his  office  and  receive  a  com- 
pensation for  such  time  and  in  such  amount,  and  shall  discharge  such 
duties  as  in  this  or  other  ordinances  from  time  to  time  provided. 

Sec.  2.  The  City  pound-keeper  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Mayor,  and 
he  shall  take  and  have  charge  of  the  City  Pound  and  crematory,  and  he 
shall  furnish  metal  tags  for  dogs  registered  to  the  persons  owning  or 
controlling  the  same,  upon  payment  of  the  fees  therefor;  he  shall  take 
and  impound  all  animals  found  running  at  large  upon  any  street,  side- 
walk, lane,  alley  or  other  public  or  unenclosed  place  within  the  City  of 
Fresno,  except  dogs  duly  registered  for  the  time  being.  He  shall  also 
cremate  all  filth  and  garbage  or  other  combustible  material  that  may 
be  deposited  within  the  pound,  the  City  furnishing  the  necessary  fuel. 

He  shall  take  good  care  of  all  the  machinery,  pumps,  tanks,  windmills 
and  other  property  and  appliances  of  the  pound  and  crematory  and  com- 
ply with  instructions  from  the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  its  proper  commit- 
tees, as  to  the  quantity  and  character  of  fuel  and  other  material  used. 

He  shall  have  the  right  to  gather  and  sell  for  his  own  use  all  junk 
and  non-combustible  refuse  material  delivered  at  the  pound;  and  the 
delivery  of  such  material  and  of  all  garbage  and  refuse  combustible  ma- 
terial at  any  place  within  the  city,  elsewhere  than  within  the  pound 
enclosure,  is  hereby  forbidden.     (Amendment  Ord.  429,  February  9,  1903.) 

Sec.  3.  In  lieu  of  all  license  tax  now  imposed  upon  dogs  by  this  city, 
which  tax  is  hereby  intended  to  be  abolished,  those  owning  or  having 
charge  of  dogs  shall  be  subject  to  the'  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  in 
respect  to  dogs,  and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  pound-keeper  to  register, 
once  every  twelve  months,  in  a  book  kept  for  that  purpose,  all  dogs  in 
this  city,  charging  and  collecting  therefor  the  sum  of  $1.00  from  such 
owner  or  person  having  charge  thereof  (except  persons  who  have  paid 
heretofore,  a  license  tax  for  such  dog, — such  dogs  being  exempt  herefrom 
until  expiration  of  such  license),  and  upon  the  payment  of  such  fee,  he 
shall  enter  in  such  dog-register  book  a  description  sufficient  to  identify 
such  dog,  with  name  of  owner,  and  number  and  date  of  registration,  and 
he  shall  then  deliver  to  the  person  making  such  payment,  a  metal  tag, 
with  the  number  and  date  thereof  stamped  or  cut  thereon  and  the  words, 
"Dog  Tag"  stamped  thereon;  and  such  tag  whilst  attached  to  a 
collar  upon  the  neck  of  such  dog,  shall  exempt  the  same  from  impound- 
ing for  twelve  months  from  such  date,  except  as  provided  for  vicious  or 
dangerous  dogs  running  at  large  unmuzzled. 

Sec.  4,  Any  animal  found  trespassing  upon  any  private  enclosure  in 
said  corporate  limits  may  be  taken  up  by  the  party  owning  such  enclosure, 
or  by  his  agent,  and  committed  to  the  pound-keeper,  who  shall  hold  the 
same  subject  to  reasonable  demands  for  damages,  in  addition  to  the  fees 
prescribed  in  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  5.  The  pound-keeper  shall  keep  a  true  and  faithful  record  of 
the  number  and  the  description  of  all  animals  taken  into  his  custody, 
with  the  date  of  their  impounding  and  the  date  and  manner  of  their 
disposal,  and  shall  keep  conspicuously  posted  at  the  entrance  of  the 
pound  a  list  of  animals  detained  therein.  He  shall  provide  the  necessary 
subsistence  for  all  animals  while  in  his  custody,  and  shall  not  alter  or 
suffer  to  be  altered  any  mark  or  brand  thereon  and  shall  not  suffer 
cruel  treatment  thereof. 

Sec.  6.  All  animals,  except  dogs,  taken  into  the  custody  of  the 
pound-keeper,  if  not  reclaimed  within  twenty-four  hours  thereafter,  may 
be  sold  by  the  pound-keeper  at  any  time  after  giving  at  least  three  days 
notice  of  such  sale. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  407.  71 

Sec.  7.  The  notice  shall  describe  the  animal,  and  shall  state  the  time 
and  place  of  sale,  and  shall  be  posted  up  in  three  public  places  in  the 
city,  one  of  which  notices  shall  be  posted  at  the  entrance  of  the  pound. 
At  the  time  advertised  the  pound-keeper  shall  sell  all  the  animals  so 
advertised  at  public  auction  to  the  highest  bidder  for  cash.  The  pro- 
ceeds of  such  sale,  after  deducting  the  fees  and  charges,  shall  be  im- 
mediately paid  by  the  pound-keeper  to  the  treasurer  of  the  city,  who 
shall  pay  over  said  proceeds  to  the  owner  of  such  animal  so  sold  upon 
warrant  ordered  by  the  trustees,  if  claimed  within  three  months  there- 
after. 

Sec.  8.  The  owner,  or  persons  entitled  to  the  control  of  any  animal 
impounded  may,  at  any  time  before  the  sale  or  other  disposition  thereof, 
redeem  the  same  by  paying  the  pound-keeper  all  fees  and  charges  thereon, 
and,  if  a  dog,  by  paying  for  tag  and  registration  thereof  in  addition,  if 
unpaid. 

Sec.  9.  The  pound-keeper  may  appoint  not  more  than  two  deputies 
or  assistants,  to  be  paid  by  himself,  and  he  shall  charge  and  collect 
the  following  fees  and  charges  from  persons  redeeming  animals  taken 
up  or  impounded  and  for  registering  dogs  and  furnishing  tags  for  same, 
that  is  to  say: 
For  taking  up  and  impounding  any  horse,  bull,  cow,  jack,  mule,  steer, 

yearling  calf  or  colt  the  sum  of $2.00 

For  keeping  each  animal,  per  day   50 

For  taking  up  or  impounding  any  hog,  sheep,  goat  or  calf  under  one 

year  old 1.00 

For  keeping  any  such  animal  per  day   25 

For  registering  and  tag  for  each  dog   1.00 

A  commission  of  twenty  per  cent  on  all  sales. 

Sec.  10.  The  pound-keeper  shall  be  entitled,  in  full  compensation  for 
the  faithful  performance  of  all  his  duties,  to  receive  a  monthly  salary  of 
Seventy-five  Dollars,  and  a  further  amount  equal  to  all  the  fees  and  pro- 
ceeds of  sale  of  all  junk  and  non-combustible  material  collected  by  him 
and  paid  into  the  City  Treasury  and  reported  by  him,  an  itemized  state- 
ment of  all  of  which  he  must  report  monthly  and  pay  such  sums  into  the 
treasury  of  the  city,  and  there  shall  be  no  charge  against  the  City  for 
his  deputies  or  assistance.     (Amended  Ord.  429,  February  9,  1905.) 

Sec.  11.  All  animals  herein  specified  and  specified  in  the  ordinance 
of  which  this  is  amendatory,  required  to  be  destroyed  shall  be  cremated 
by  the  pound-keeper,  except  during  such  time  as  the  city  has  or  shall  have 
a  contract  with  other  person  or  persons  for  the  disposition  thereof;  and 
during  such  time  he  shall,  when  the  time  arrives  for  the  destruction 
thereof,  notify  the  contractor  thereof  and  deliver  same  without  charge 
to  such  person  or  persons,  who  shall  thereupon  remove  the  same,  either 
dead  or  alive,  as  he  may  prefer,  beyond  the  city  limits  for  the  destruc- 
tion by  him  (if  taken  alive)  and  for  such  disposition  as  required  by  the 
terms  of  such  contract,  without  expense  to  the  city.  (Amendment  Ord. 
429,  February  9,  1905.) 

Sec.  12.  All  persons  owning  or  having  under  their  control  vicious  or 
dangerous  dogs,  shall  keep  the  same  securely  muzzled  during  the  day, 
and  within  their  enclosure  during  the  night.  And  the  pound-keeper  and 
his  deputies  are  hereby  required  to  seize,  take  and  carry  to  the  public 
pound  all  such  vicious  and  dangerous  dogs  and  not  muzzled, — also  all 
female  dogs  in  heat, — at  any  time,  in  any  of  the  streets  or  any  public 
or  unenclosed  places  in  the  city,  with  or  without  tags. 

Sec.  13.    The  pound-keeper  shall  make  a  true  and  correct  report  to 


72  ORDINANCE  NO.  411. 

the  Board  of  Trustees,  at  the  second  regular  meeting  of  each  month, 
under  oath,  of  the  number  of  animals  taken  by  him  into  the  public  pound, 
and  also  the  number  redeemed  and  by  whom  redeemed. 

Sec.  14.  The  pound-keeper  shall  keep  all  dogs  taken  up  by  him,  for 
two  days  thereafter,  and,  if  redeemed,  is  entitled  to  charge  and  receive 
one  dollar  for  each  dog,  provided,  that  he  may  charge  three  dollars,  for 
redemption  of  a  vicious,  dangerous  or  female  dog  in  heat.  If  any  dog 
be  not  redeemed  within  two  days  he  shall  destroy  it;  provided,  that 
vicious  and  dangerous  dogs  may  be  destroyed  at  any  time  after  twelve 
hours. 

Sec.  15.  The  pound-keeper  shall  keep  a  correct  and  true  account  of, 
and  pay  into  the  treasury  once  in  each  month,  all  moneys  received  by 
him,  over  and  above  his  salary,  showing  from  whom  received  and  for 
what  received. 

Sec.  16.  No  person  shall  resist,  obstruct  or  prevent  the  pound-keeper, 
or  any  of  his  deputies  or  assistants,  in  the  exercise  of  his  duties  as  such. 
Any  person  who  shall  violate  any  provisions  of  this  section  shall  be 
deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and,  on  conviction  thereof  shall  be  pun- 
ished by  a  fine  of  not  less  than  five  dollars,  nor  more  than  one  hundred 
dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  prison  for  not  less  than 
five  days,  nor  more  than  fifty  days. 

Sec.  17.  When  any  animal  is  taken  up  for  impounding  which,  by 
reason  of  age,  disease  or  other  infirmity,  is  unfit  for  further  use,  or  dan- 
gerous to  be  kept  impounded,  the  pound-keeper  shall  within  twenty-four 
hours  thereafter,  destroy  such  animal  upon  examination  and  recommen- 
dation of  the  City  Health  Oflicer,  or  any  reputable  Veterinary  Surgeon, 
but  no  charge  therefor  shall  be  made  against  the  City. 

Sec.  18.  All  ordinances  or  parts  of  ordinances  inconsistent  with  this 
ordinance,  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  19.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  411. 

In  effect  March  3,  1902. 

An  Ordinance  prohibiting  the  possession  of  lottery  tickets,  papers, 
stamps,  tools,  instruments  or  devices. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Sec.  1.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  within  the  City  of 
Fresno  to  have  in  his  possession  any  lottery  ticket,  or  any  ticket,  bill, 
paper,  device,  certificate,  or  instrument  purporting  to  be  or  to  represent 
a  ticket,  chance,  share,  or  interest  in,  or  depending  upon  the  event  of,  a 
lottery;  or  any  tool,  instrument,  stamp,  die,  cut  or  device  used,  or  in- 
tended to  be  used  in,  or  for  contriving,  setting  up,  preparing,  printing, 
stamping,  writing  or  getting  ready  for  sale,  or  distribution  any  lottery 
ticket  or  lottery  tickets,  or  used  or  intended  to  be  used  in,  or  for  con- 
triving, setting  up,  preparing,  proposing  or  drawing  up  a  lottery;  or  any 
tool,  instrument,  stamp,  die,  cut  or  device  for  stamping,  or  marking  lot- 
tery scrolls,  or  for  stamping,  or  marking  any  statement,  declaration, 
memorandum,  copy,  or  list  of  lottery  tickets  that  have  been  sold,  or  for 
marking  or  for  stamping  any  paper,  statement,  certificate,  or  instrument 
representing  or  purporting  to  be  a  statement,  scroll,  copy  or  list  of  num- 
bers, characters  or  figures  chosen,  selected,  designated,  or  marked  as 


ORDINANCE  NO.  419.  73 

played,  or  as  having  been  played  at,  or  in  or  against  a  lottery,  or  lottery 
drawing,  or  any  tool,  punch,  instrument,  die,  cut  or  device  used,  or  in- 
tended to  be  used,  in  or  for  contriving  or  preparing  or  setting  up,  or 
printing  or  stamping  or  writing  or  getting  ready  for  distribution,  or  cir- 
culation, lottery  drawings  or  papers,  bills,  hand  bills,  cards,  writings, 
prints,  instruments  or  devices  setting  forth  or  containing,  or  purporting 
to  set  forth  or  contain  memoranda,  statements,  copies  or  lists  of  the 
lucky  or  winning  numbers,  characters  or  figures  in  or  of  a  lottery  or  lot- 
tery drawing. 

Section  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordi- 
nance, or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not 
exceeding  three  hundred  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or 
County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any  of 
the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance  shall 
take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  419. 

In  effect  June  16,  1902. 
An  Ordinance  relating  to  and  fixing  certain  municipal  salaries. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  City  Engineer  shall  receive  a  salary  of  Two  Hundred 
Bollars  per  month,  payable  monthly,  out  of  the  City  Treasury,  which  shall 
be  in  full  compensation  for  his  services;  he  shall  also  be  allowed  such 
deputies,  to  be  selected  by  himself  and  allowed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees, 
as  shall  be  necessary  to  properly  conduct  the  business  of  his  office,  and 
in  addition  thereto,  such  draughtsmen,  to  be  selected  by  himself  and 
allowed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  as  shall  be  necessary  to  properly 
conduct  the  business  of  his  office,  and  all  necessary  assistance  in  the 
field,  such  as  chainmen,  rodmen,  etc.,  and  such  inspectors,  appointed  by 
authority  of  the  Engineer  and  allowed  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  as  shall 
be  necessary  to  properly  conduct  the  business  of  his  office;  and  while 
so  employed,  such  deputies  shall  receive  the  sum  of  One  Hundred  Twenty- 
five  Dollars  per  month  each;  such  draughtsmen,  doing  office  work  ex- 
clusively, the  sum  of  One  Hundred  Dollars  per  month  each;  such  in- 
spectors, the  sum  of  Four  Dollars  per  day  each;  and  such  other  assistants, 
such  as  chainmen,  rodmen,  etc.,  the  sum  of  Three  Dollars  per  day  each. 
All  of  such  compensation  payable  monthly  out  of  the  City  Treasury. 

The  City  Engineer  shall,  in  addition  to  his  monthly  salary  be  allowed, 
upon  bills  presented  as  other  claims  against  the  City  are  presented,  all 
claims  for  necessary  transportation,  stakes,  office  supplies,  etc.,  in  work 
pertaining  to  his  office,  or  upon  work  done  by  him  for  the  City  by  virtue 
of  his  office. 

All  fees  collected  by  the  Engineer,  or  through  his  office,  shall  be  paid 
monthly  into  the  City  Treasury  and  belong  to  said  City.  (As  amended 
by  Ordinance  No.  506.) 

Sec.  2.  The  Health  Officer  of  said  City  shall  receive  a  salary  of  one 
liundred  dollars  ($100)  per  month,  payable  monthly  out  of  the  City  Treas- 
ury, which  shall  be  in  full  compensation  for  his  services,  and  all  fees 
collected  by  him  shall  be  paid  into  the  City  Treasury  and  shall  belong  to 
the  said  City. 


74  ORDINANCES  NO.  427  AND  428. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  427. 

In  effect  January  19,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  subject  of  gaming  or  gambling  on  con- 
tests between  persons  or  animals,  commonly  known  as  "pool  selling"  or 
dealing  in  pools. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  or  association  of  per- 
sons within  the  City  of  Fresno,  to  sell,  or  offer  for  sale,  or  to  have  in  hia 
or  their  possession  for  any  purpose  herein  declared  unlawful,  or  to  buy, 
issue  or  in  any  manner  dispose  of  (except  for  purpose  of  evidence  for 
prosecution  under  this  ordinance,  and  to  destroy)  or  to  purchase  or  ac- 
quire any  pool  ticket,  certificate,  writing  or  other  evidence  of  payment, 
acceptance  or  deposit  of  money  or  other  thing  of  value,  or  any  interest 
in  any  pool  or  other  thing  herein  mentioned,  staked  or  bet  upon  the  re- 
sult of  any  contest  of  speed  or  other  contest  between  persons  or  animals. 

Sec.  2.  No  person  shall  within  said  City  of  Fresno  make  any  bet  or 
lay  any  wager  on  such  a  contest  as  mentioned  in  Section  one  hereof,  or 
act  as  stakeholder  of  any  bets  or  wagers  laid  thereon,  or  receive  or  pay 
over  any  money  or  article  or  thing  of  value,  or  any  evidence  thereof,  the 
possession,  ownership  or  value  of  which  has  been,  is,  or  is  to  be  deter- 
mined by  any  such  contest,  or  is,  or  is  to  be  in  any  way  dependent  upon 
the  result  thereof,  whether  such  contest  has  been,  is  or  is  to  be  within 
said  City  or  elsewhere. 

Sec.  3.  No  person  shall  lease,  rent  or  use  any  building,  structure,, 
room,  apartment,  place  or  premises  whatever  within  the  City  of  Fresno,. 
or  permit  the  same  to  be  used  or  occupied  for  any  of  the  purposes  men- 
tioned in,  prohibited  or  declared  unlawful  by  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  4.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein,  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County 
Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  (90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment. 

Sec.  5.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE   No.  428. 

In  effect  January  19,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  subject  of  certain  l<inds  of  gambling  Irr 
certain  classes  of  places. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  games  of  "seven  up,"  "poker,"  "draw  poker,"  "three 
card  monte"  and  all  other  games  and  devices  played  for  money  or  other 
thing  of  value,  or  for  checks,  credit  or  other  representative  of  value, — 


ORDINANCE  NO.  433.  75 

not  already  prohibited  or  made  unlawful  by  any  law  of  the  State  of  Cali- 
fornia or  former  ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno, — are  hereby  prohibited 
in  all  stores,  shops,  outhouses,  saloons  or  other  place  of  business,  or  in 
any  room  or  place  adjacent  to  or  connected  with  any  place  of  business  of 
any  sort,  and  in  all  public  places  within  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  2.  Every  person  who  deals,  plays  or  carries  on,  opens  or  causes 
to  be  opened,  or  who  conducts,  either  as  owner,  hirer  or  employe,  or  aids 
or  abets  any  of  these  things,  or  who  bets  at,  on  or  against  any  game  or 
device,  for  money,  check,  credit  or  other  thing  or  representative  of  value, 
of  the  chance  of  winning  or  getting  any  money  or  check  or  other  thing 
or  value,  in  or  about  any  of  the  places  mentioned  or  described  in  Section 
one  hereof,  and  at,  in  or  upon  any  of  the  games  or  devices  therein  men- 
tioned or  referred  to,  shall  be  punished,  upon  conviction  thereof,  by  a 
fine  of  not  exceeding  three  hundred  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  th© 
City  or  County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and 
imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  Every  person  who  knowingly  permits  any  of  the  games  or 
devices  prohibited  in  Section  one  hereof,  in  any  place  therein  mentioned^ 
owned  or  rented  or  controlled  by  him  in  whole  or  in  part,  is  punishable 
as  provided  in  Section  two  of  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  4.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misdje- 
meanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not 
exceeding  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or 
County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  impris- 
onment. 

Section  5.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  433. 
In  effect  Feb.  27,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  persons,  firms,  companies  and  corporations 
owning  or  controlling  systems  of  water  works  for,  and  furnishing  water 
to  tlie  City  of  Fresno  and  its  inhabitants  for  domestic  or  irrigation  pur- 
poses, to  extend  and  lay  their  water  mains  and  pipes  when  requested  by 
the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City,  and  providing  punishment  for  a  viola- 
tion thereof. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows:' 
Section  1.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  declared  to  be  the  duty  of  every 
person,  firm,  company  or  corporation  owning  or  controlling  a  system  of 
water  works  therefor,  and  furnishing  water  for  domestic  or  irrigation 
purposes  to  said  City  and  the  inhabitants  thereof,  to  extend  and  lay  his 
or  its  water  mains  and  pipes  through  any  public  avenue,  street  or  alley 
when  required  to  do  so  by  a  resolution  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said 
City,  and  it  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm, 
company  or  corporation  to  fail,  neglect  or  refuse  to  extend  such  mains 
and  pipes  within  thirty  (30)  days  after  service  of  a  certified  copy  of 
such  resolution,  or  to  be  given  in  good  faith  the  work  of  such  extension 
within  said  period  and  diligently  prosecute  the  work  of  such  extension 
to  completion,  as  required  by  such  resolution,  and  such  failure,  neglect 
or  refusal  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  declared  to  constitute  a  misdemeanor. 


76  ORDINANCE  NO.  434. 

Sec.  2.  The  Board  of  Trustees  may  upon  the  petition  of  any  five  prop- 
erty owners  or  residents  open  any  public  street,  alley  or  avenue  within 
said  City,  adopt  a  resolution  requiring  such  person,  firm,  company  or  cor- 
poration to  extend  and  lay  its  water  mains  or  pipes  through  such  public 
street,  avenue  or  alley;  or  said  Board  may  adopt  such  resolution  without 
any  petition  therefor. 

Sec.  3.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor 
and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding 
Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  jail 
not  exceeding  ninety  days  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Section  4.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with 
any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordi- 
nance shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  434. 
In  effect  April  20,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  providing  a  uniform  system  for  numbering  and  designat- 
ing spaces  and  houses  within  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  All  space  and  house  numbering  in  this  City  shall  hereafter 
be  made  to  conform  to  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  and  be  under 
the  supervision  and  direction  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Sec.  2.  The  term  "tier"  or  "block  tier,"  as  used  in  this  ordinance, 
means  all  blocks  between  two  parallel  and  adjacent  streets,  in  any  direc- 
tion, all  blocks  in  said  tier  having  the  same  number,  for  example  (all 
blocks  between  Mariposa  and  Tulare  Streets  shall  be  of  the  tier  number 
"1000,"  and  transversely,  all  blocks,  between  J  and  K  Streets  shall  have 
the  tier  number  "2000.") 

Sec.  3.  Except  as  otherwise  provided  in  this  ordinance,  each  unit 
of  house  number  shall  represent  a  frontage  or  space  of  12 1^  feet,  and 
each  unit  of  block  tier  number  shall  be  "100,"  increasing  in  successive  tiers 
by  100  for  each  successive  tier,  as  100,  200,  300  and  so  on. 

Sec.  4.  The  tiers  running  parallel  with  each  other  shall  control  the 
base  number  to  which  all  space  numbers  on  included  transverse  streets 
shall  be  added,  beginning  by  adding  one  (1)  to  the  tier  number  and  in- 
creasing in  the  direction  of  increase  in  tier  numbers. 

Sec.  5.  The  tiers  running  parallel  to  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad 
shall  begin  with  map  blocks  37,  39,  58  in  southwest  corner  of  the  city, 
which  blocks  constitute  "0,"  or  less  than  "100,"  and  thence  increasing 
In  a  northeasterly  direction,  to  the  city  limits  on  the  east,  and  south  of 
a  line  east  and  west  on  south  line  of  Tulare  Avenue  and  Silvia  Street 
from  the  eastern  to  the  western  limits  of  the  city,  "Woodward's  Addition" 
being  excepted  herefrom,  as  also  that  part  of  the  city  north  of  Merced 
Street  and  west  of  A  and  Trinity  Streets. 

Sec.  6.  The  tiers  running  transversely  to  those  described  in  Section 
5  shall  begin  at  the  blocks  next  south  of  San  Diego  Street,  with  "0,"  or 
less  than  "100,"  the  next  tier  being  numbered  "100,"  composed  of  all 
blocks  between  San  Diego  and  Los  Angeles  Streets,  and  thence  increased 
in  successive  tiers  as  before,  in  a  northwesterly  direction  to  the  northern, 
east  and  west  line  described  in  Section  5  hereof. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  434.  77 

Sec.  7.  In  numbering  spaces  and  houses,  the  numbers  shall  increase 
in  the  direction  of  increase  tiers,  and  proceeding  along  a  street  in  this 
direction,  the  odd  numbers  shall  be  on  the  left,  beginning  with  "1,"  added 
to  the  tier  number,  and  the  even  numbers  shall  be  on  the  right,  added  in 
like  manner;  for  example,  the  first  space  of  12^  feet  on  the  left  on  J 
Street,  from  the  corner  of  J  and  Mariposa  Street,  going  northwesterly  on 
J  Street,  shall  be  numbered  "1101,"  and  the  like  space  on  the  right  "1102," 
and  so  on  to  Fresno  Street. 

Sec.  8.  The  north  tier  of  blocks  in  Woodward's  Addition  shall  be 
numbered  "100,"  the  next  tier  south  "200,"  the  next  "300";  transversely 
the  west  tier  of  blocks  therein  shall  be  numbered  "100,"  and  so  on  suc- 
cessively, the  east  tier  being  "500,"  the  same  rules  for  space  and  house 
numbering  applying. 

Sec.  9.  In  that  part  of  the  city  north  of  Merced  and  west  of  A  and 
Trinity  Streets,  the  numbering  shall  be  as  follows:  Beginning  at  the 
west  limits,  the  first  tier  of  blocks  north  and  south  shall  be  "0"  or  less 
than  "100,"  and  increase  eastwardly  to  Trinity  and  A  Streets,  and  the 
transverse  tiers  shall  begin  with  the  tier  next  south  of  and  parallel  with 
Silvia  Street,  and  thence  increase  by  the  same  rule  with  all  successive 
tiers  going  south. 

Sec.  10.  The  numbering  in  Central  Addition  shall  begin  at  West 
Avenue,  Blocks  1  and  14  shall  be  tier  "100,"  and  thence  east  with  cor- 
responding tiers  increasing  by  100  with  each  tier,  to  Blocks  7  and  8, 
which  shall  be  tier  "700";  and  transversely,  beginning  with  the  extension 
of  M  Street  north,  the  tier  number  "1700"  shall  obtain;  and  thence  in- 
creasing westward,  in  the  north  extension  of  L,  K,  J,  I  and  H  Streets, 
shall  retain  their  tier  numbers  across  Central  Addition. 

Sec.  11.  All  other  numbers,  north  of  said  Silvia  Street  and  Tulare 
Avenue,  south  line,  to  east  and  west  extremities  of  the  city  limits,  shall 
be  governed  by  the  same  rules,  applied  to  the  tier  numbers  as  follows: 

Beginning  on  Lincoln  Avenue,  the  first  tier  of  blocks  east  thereof 
shall  bear  the  tier  number  "300,"  increasing  eastward  to  3000,  which  shall 
be  the  tier  number  of  the  east  tier  of  blocks  in  Orchard  Hill  Addition, 
and  transversely,  the  tier  numbers  on  streets  running  north  and  south 
shall  begin  on  the  south  side  of  said  territory  with  100  and  increase  by 
1000  to  the  block  northward  to  Belmont  Avenue,  except  that  the  north 
and  south  extension  of  Fresno  Street  shall  continue  the  numbers  of 
original  street,  beginning  with  3000  and  increasing  north  to  Belmont 
Avenue. 

Sec.  12.  All  owners  or  persons  in  charge  of  buildings  shall  cause 
the  proper  numbers  to  be  so  placed  upon  the  same,  or  on  some  conspicu- 
ous place  visible  from  the  street  in  front  thereof  in  figures  large  enough 
to  be  read  from  the  street,  in  conformity  to  the  numbers  required  by  this 
ordinance,  and  upon  failure  to  do  so  when  required  by  the  Superintendent 
of  Streets  (who  shall  inform  such  person  of  the  proper  number  when 
requested)  such  person  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  13,  No  person  shall  willfully  remove  or  destroy  or  mutilate  any 
correct  number  placed  as  required  by  this  ordinance  without  immediately 
replacing  it  with  another  such  number,  and  any  person  violating  this 
section  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  14.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding ten  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  jail  not 
exceeding  five  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  15.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


78  ORDINANCE  NO.  435. 

ORDINANCE  NO.  435. 

In  effect  April  20,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  concerning  obstruction  of  public  streets  and  alleys  within 
the  City  of  Fresno,  declaring  certain  obstructions  to  be  nuisances,  requir- 
ing an  abatement  thereof,  and  regulating  the  use  of  bicycle  racks. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  placing,  erection  and  maintenance  of  signs,  sign 
l)oards,  advertisements,  bulletin  boards,  advertisements,  bulletin  boards 
and  devices  of  a  like  character,  along,  over  and  upon  the  public  side- 
walks, streets,  alleys  and  places  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  has  become, 
and  is  hereby  declared  to  be  a  nuisance,  and  the  Superintendent  of  Streets 
is  hereby  directed  to  abate  same. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person, 
firm  or  corporation  to  extend,  suspend,  erect,  place  or  maintain,  or  cause 
or  permit  to  be  extended,  suspended,  erected,  placed  or  maintained,  any 
sign  board,  sign  post,  advertisement,  or  sign,  or  post,  or  similar  device, 
•over,  in,  along  or  upon  any  public  street,  sidewalk,  alley  or  place,  or  any 
wall,  fence  or  structure  immediately  fronting  thereon,  within  the  City  of 
Fresno;  provided,  however,  that  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall 
not  apply  to  any  sign  or  sign  board  which  is  permanently  fastened  against 
the  surface  of  any  building  and  does  not  project  more  than  six  inches 
from  the  surface  of  said  building,  or  to  any  sign  board  which  conforms 
and  is  permanently  fastened  to  the  exterior  surface  of  any  bay  window 
and  does  not  project  more  than  three  inches  from  the  surface  thereof,  or 
any  sign  which  is  so  constructed  as  to  be  part  and  parcel  of  any  wood  or 
iron  porch  or  awning  which  is  a  part  of  and  permanently  attached  to  any 
nouilding;  but  this  shall  not  be  construed  as  applying  to  any  sign  board 
which  is  independently  annexed  to  or  placed  upon  any  such  porch  or 
awning,  and  provided  further,  that  the  signs  herein  permitted  shall  be 
used  solely  to  advertise  the  business,  occupation,  profession  or  calling  of 
the  person,  firm  or  corporation  doing  business  within  the  building  to 
which  it  is  fastened,  or  to  which  the  porch  or  awning  is  attached  upon 
"Which  the  sign  is  fastened. 

Sec.  3.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person, 
iirm  or  corporation  to  place,  keep  or  maintain  any  bicycle  rack  upon  any 
sidewalk  in  said  city  which  is  more  than  thirty-six  inches  high,  or  more 
than  thirty-six  inches  wide,  at  any  other  place  on  said  sidewalk  except 
the  outer  side  thereof  flush  with  the  curb,  or  to  maintain  or  keep  on  any 
sidewalk  in  said  city  any  bicycle  rack  upon  which  any  name,  sign,  ad- 
vertisement or  notice  is  painted,  written  or  marked,  or  to  which  is  fast- 
ened or  attached  any  sign,  advertisement,  name,  sign  board,  sign  post, 
or  advertising  device  whatever. 

Sec.  4.  The  Mayor  may,  however,  grant  permission  for  stretching 
iDanners  across  the  streets  of  said  city  for  temporary  purposes. 

Sec.  5.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not 
exceeding  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or 
County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment. 

Sec.  6.  All  ordinances  or  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any  of 
the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  436  AND  437.  79 

ORDINANCE    NO.    436. 

In  effect  May  6,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  to  prevent  certain  detrimental  uses  of  public  ways  in 
the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  tlie  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  per- 
son to  place  hereafter  or  cause  to  be  placed  any  obstruction,  or  allow 
any  obstruction  so  placed  to  remain  upon  any  public  sidewalk  or  alley 
within  the  limits  of  said  city  so  as  thereby  to  occupy  any  part  of  the 
sidewalk  within  the  curb  line  or  any  part  of  the  alley,  or  obstruct  the 
free  passage  of  persons  over  any  part  of  any  such  alley  or  sidewalk; 
provided,  however,  the  foregoing  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  not 
apply  to  the  provisions  of  the  amendment  to  the  building  ordinance  (being 
Ordinance  No.  399  of  said  City),  nor  to  the  provisions  of  the  pending  Bill 
No.  50  (Ordinance  No.  435),  relating  to  signs  and  bicycle  racks,  nor  to 
permitted  telegraph,  telephone,  electric  light  and  railway  poles,  awning 
or  hitching  posts,  nor  to  goods  in  actual  course  of  delivery,  receipt  or 
removal,  with  reasonable  dispatch,  for  a  time  not  longer  than  two  (2) 
hours,  nor  to  permanent  existing  cellar  or  basement  ways  and  barriers 
surrounding  them  constructed  under  permit  granted  before  the  passage 
of  this  ordinance,  and  excepting  shade  trees. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person 
to  herd,  drive,  tie,  stake  out  or  otherwise  allow  or  cause  any  cow,  bull, 
steer,  goat  or  sheep  belonging  to  him  or  under  his  control  or  care,  to 
be  in  or  upon  any  of  the  public  streets,  alleys  or  sidewalks,  or  so  tied 
anywhere  as  to  be  able  to  go  upon  any  sidewalk,  street  or  alley  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  except  for  the  purpose  of  conducting  such  animal  from 
place  to  place  in  good  faith  and  with  reasonable  speed;  and  no  person 
shall  drive  or  cause  to  come  in,  along  or  upon  any  street,  lane,  alley 
or  other  public  way  in  said  city  any  band  of  sheep  for  grazing  or  herding 
within  the  city  limits,  or  otherwise,  except  in  continued  transit  through 
the  city. 

Sec.  3.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not 
exceeding  thirty  dollars  ($30),  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County 
jail  not  exceeding  fifteen  (15)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment.    (See  Section  21,  Ord.  No.  221.) 

Sec.  4.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE    NO.    437. 

In  effect  May  19,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  on  the  subject  of  incandescent  and  electric  light  signs; 
allowing  the  use  of  and  regulating  the  character  and  use  of  same  and 
repealing  all  parts  of  other  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this  ordinance. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.  No  person,  company  or  corporation  shall  hereafter  place 
or  maintain  upon,  or  attach  to,  any  building  or  premises  any  incandescent 
and  electric  sign,  advertisement,  transparency  or  bulletin  board  which 
shall  project  over  or  upon  the  sidewalk,  except  such  as  are  embraced 
Tvithin  the  following  classes: 


80  ORDINANCE  NO.  437. 

Class  1.  Incandescent  and  electric  light  signs  and  transparencies 
fastened  for  their  whole  length  parallel  to  the  front  of  the  building,  and 
not  projecting  therefrom  over  the  sidewalk  more  than  twelve  (12)  inches 
when  placed  eight  (8)  feet  or  more  above  the  sidewalk. 

For  the  purpose  of  this  ordinance,  the  term  "front  of  building"  shall 
be  construed  to  mean  the  general  outer  surface  of  the  main  wall  of  the 
building  facing  the  street,  except  in  the  case  of  bay  windows  or  pillars 
projecting  beyond  the  main  wall  of  the  building,  the  outer  surface  of 
such  windows  or  pillars  shall  be  considered  the  face  of  the  building  at 
those  points. 

Class  2.  Incandescent  electric  light  signs  not  exceeding  six  (6)  feet 
in  vertical  dimension,  fastened  to  a  metal  frame  and  extending  over  the 
sidewalk,  provided  no  part  of  such  sign  shall  be  less  than  ten  (10)  feet 
above  the  sidewalk,  nor  project  beyond  the  outer  edge  of  the  sidewalk; 
and  further  provided  that  such  sign  and  metal  frame  shall  be  attached 
to  the  building  by  means  of  suitable  hinges  or  sockets  in  such  a  manner 
as  will  permit  said  signs  to  be  swung  back  parallel  to  and  against  the 
building  and  not  project  more  than  eighteen  (18)  inches  from  the  face 
of  the  buildings  or  pillars  against  which  said  signs  will  be  placed  when 
swung  back. 

Provided,  further,  that  said  incandescent  electric  light  signs  shall  not 
be  extended  over  or  across  the  sidewalk  except  between  the  hours  of  5 
P.  M.  and  8  A.  M.,  and  shall  be  continuously  illuminated  every  night  from 
sunset  to  midnight  when  so  extended.  No  incandescent  electric  light 
sign  of  the  above  description  shall  be  attached  to  any  building  until  a 
design  of  the  sign  and  method  of  fastening  to  the  building  has  been  sub- 
mitted to  and  approved  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  and  a  written  permit 
received  from  said  Board  authorizing  its  erection. 

Class  3.  Vertical  incandescent  electric  light  signs  consisting  of  a  ver- 
tical row  of  letters,  illuminated  iwith  incandescent  electric  lights,  and 
letters  to  be  of  not  less  than  twelve  (12)  inches  in  height  and  to  be  at- 
tached to  an  open  metal  grill  work  frame  of  a  design  approved  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees.  Said  sign  to  be  attached  to  buildings  only  above  the 
first  story,  and  never  less  than  twelve  (12)  feet  above  the  sidewalk, 
parallel  to  said  building,  and  not  projecting  over  the  sidewalk  more  than 
four  (4)  feet  from  the  property  line  of  said  building.  Provided,  said 
signs  are  fastened  to  the  building  in  a  manner  satisfactory  to  the  Board 
of  Trustees  and  kept  continuously  illuminated  every  night  from  sunset 
to  midnight. 

No  vertical  incandescent  light  sign  of  the  above  description  shall  be 
attached  to  any  building  until  a  design  of  the  sign  and  method  of  fasten- 
ing has  been  submitted  to  and  approved  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  and  a 
written  permit  received  from  said  Board  authorizing  its  erection. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding Three  Hundred  (300)  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City 
or  County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  (90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and 
imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  438  AND  445.  81 

ORDINANCE   NO.  438. 

In  effect  June  1,  1903. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  motormen  and  engineers  on  electric  street 
cars  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  sound  the  alarm  bells 
or  gongs  of  the  cars  or  engines  before  crossing  streets,  and  fixing  a 
penalty  for  violation  thereof.      ' 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  motorman  or  engi- 
neer having  charge  or  control  of  an  electric  car,  motor  or  engine  of  a 
street  car  to  allow  such  car  to  be  propelled  across  any  street  within  the 
City  of  Fresno  without  first  having  sounded  the  car's  alarm  bell  or  gong 
before  starting  across;  and  if  such  car  does  not  stop  before  and  at  the 
crossing,  it  shall  be  unlawful  to  allow  such  car  to  approach  such  crossing 
without  sounding  such  alarm  repeatedly  from  a  point  at  least  fifty  (50) 
feet  from  the  street  crossing,  and  between  such  point  and  the  street  to 
be  crossed. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County 
Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  eifect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  445. 
In  effect  October  5,  1903. 

Prescribing  general  rules  and  standard  specifications  for  street,  avenue, 
alley,  place  and  sidewalk  work  and  work  on  sewers  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
where  the  expense  thereof  is  a  charge  upon  or  to  be  assessed  against 
private  property. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  All  twork  of  grading,  curbing,  guttering,  culverting,  sewer- 
ing, paving  or  otherwise  improving  the  roadway  or  sidewalk  of  any  street, 
avenue,  alley,  lane,  place  or  court,  and  all  sidewalk  work  to  be  done  in 
the  City  of  Fresno,  the  expense  of  which  or  any  portion  thereof  is  a  charge 
against  private  property,  or  is  to  be  assessed  upon  private  property  under 
the  provisions  of  an  Act  of  the  Legislature  of  the  State  of  California,  ap- 
proved March  18,  1885,  entitled,  "An  Act  to  provide  for  work  upon  streets, 
lanes,  alleys,  courts,  places  and  sidewalks  in  and  for  the  construction  of 
sewers  within  municipalities,"  commonly  known  as  the  "Vrooman  Act," 
and  all  acts  amendatory  and  supplementary  thereof,  shall  be  done  in  ac- 
cordance with  standard  specifications  as  herein  prescribed. 

Sec.  2.  Artificial  stone  sidewalks  built  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall 
be  built  according  to  the  following  specifications,  to-wit: 

For  convenience  in  description  the  City  of  Fresno  is  divided  into  two 
sections : 

1st.  That  portion  included  at  all  times  in  the  fire  limits  of  said  City 
shall  be  known  as  Division  One.    , 

2nd.  All  other  portions  of  said  City  of  Fresno  shall  be  known  as  the 
residence  portion,  or  Division  Two. 

6* 


82,  ORDINANCE  NO.  445. 

All  artificial  stone  sidewalks  in  Division  One,  or  the  fire  limits,  shall 
be  built  the  full  width  of  the  public  sidewalk  in  front  of  all  buildings,  but 
where  there  is  no  building  and  the  lot  vacant,  the  width  of  the  walk  may 
be  eleven  (11)  feet  constructed  from  curb  line. 

All  artificial  stone  sidewalks  in  Division  Two,  or  the  residence  por- 
tion of  the  City,  (except  as  hereinafter  specified)  shall  be:  On  sidewalks 
fourteen  (14)  feet  wide,  built  six  (6)  feet  wide,  three  (3)  feet  from  prop- 
erty line,  and  five  (5)  feet  from  curb  line;  on  sidewalks  twelve  (12)  feet 
wide,  built  five  (5)  feet  wide,  two  (2)  feet  from  property  line,  and  five 
(5)  feet  from  curb  line;  and  on  sidewalks  ten  (10)  feet  wide  or  less,  the 
artificial  stone  sidewalks  shall  be  built  four  (4)  feet  wide,  and  two  (2) 
feet  from  the  property  line. 

Provided,  however,  that  the  artificial  stone  sidewalks  built  or  con- 
structed on  the  southwesterly  side  of  A  Street  from  Stanislaus  Street  to 
Mariposa  Street,  on  each  side  of  Stanislaus  Street  from  Trinity  Street  to 
A  Street,  on  each  side  of  Tuolumne  Street  from  Trinity  Street  to  A  Street, 
on  each  side  of  Oleander  Avenue  from  Trinity  Street  to  A  Street,  on  each 
side  of  Mayor  Avenue  from  Kearney  Avenue  to  Mariposa  Street,  on  each 
side  of  Collins  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  Mono  Street,  on  each  side 
of  Pottle  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  Mono  Street,  on  each  side  of 
Stephens  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side 
of  Klette  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side 
of  Jones  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side 
of  Modoc  Street  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side 
of  Martin  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side 
of  Cobb  Avenue  from  Merced  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of 
Merced  Street  from  A  Street  to  Tehama  Street,  on  each  side  of  Fresno 
Street  from  A  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of  Mariposa 
Street  from  A  Street  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of  Tulare  Street 
from  Collins  Avenue  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of  Kern  Street 
from  Collins  Avenue  to  California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of  Inyo  Street  from 
Collins  Avenue  to  California  Avenue,  on  the  northwesterly  side  of  Mono 
Street  from  Collins  Avenue  to  California  Avenue,  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
shall  be  six  (6)  feet  wide,  the  outer  edge  or  line  of  such  sidewalks  shall 
be  eight  (8)  feet  from  the  curb  line,  and  the  inner  edge  or  line  of  such 
sidewalks  shall  coincide  with  the  property  line. 

Provided,  further,  that  the  artificial  stone  sidewalks  built  or  con- 
structed on  the  easterly  side  of  Tehama  Street  from  Kearney  Avenue  to 
California  Avenue,  on  each  side  of  Plumas  Street  from  Kearney  Avenue 
to  Merced  Street,  on  each  side  of  Modoc  Street  from  Kearney  Avenue  to 
Merced  Street,  on  each  side  of  Trinity  Street  from  Kearney  Avenue  to 
Merced  Street,  on  the  easterly  side  of  Trinity  Street  from  Kearney  Avenue 
to  Stanislaus  Street,  on  each  side  of  Stephens  Avenue  from  Merced  Street 
to  Calaveras  Street,  on  each  side  of  Pickford  Avenue  from  Merced  Street 
to  Stanislaus  Street,  on  each  side  of  Snow  Avenue  from  Merced  Street 
to  A  Street,  on  each  side  of  Hawes  Avenue  from  Tehama  Street  to  Merced 
Street,  on  each  side  of  Strother  Avenue  from  Tehama  Street  to  Merced 
Street,  on  each  side  of  Eden  Avenue  from  Tehama  Street  to  Merced  Street, 
and  on  each  side  of  Myers  Avenue  from  Tehama  Street  to  Merced  Street, 
in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  five  (5)  feet  wide,  and  the  outer  edge  or 
line  of  such  sidewalks  shall  be  seven  (7)  feet  from  the  curb  line  and  the 
Inner  edge  or  line  of  such  sidewalks  shall  coincide  with  the  property  line. 

Provided,  further,  that  the  artificial  stone  sidewalks  built  or  con- 
structed on  each  side  of  Forthcamp  Avenue  from  Belmont  Avenue  to  Olive 
Avenue,  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  five  (5)  feet  wide,  and  the  outer 
edge  or  line  of  such  sidewalks  shall  coincide  with  the  outer  edge  of  the 
curb  line,  and  the  inner  edge  or  line  o!  such  sidewalks  shall  be  three  (3) 
feet  from  the  property  line. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  445.  85 

The  concrete  foundation  in  Division  One  shall  be  four  (4)  inches  thick; 
In  Division  Two  three  (3)  inches  thick;  and  shall  be  composed  of  four 
parts,  by  measure,  of  clean  gravel,  not  larger  than  will  pass  through  a 
two  and  one-half  (2i/^)  inch  ring,  two  parts,  by  measure,  of  clean,  sharp 
sand,  free  from  loam,  and  one  part,  by  measure,  of  cement;  or  if  broken 
Tock  is  used  instead  of  gravel,  the  proportions  may  be  five  parts  broken 
rock,  not  larger  than  will  pass  through  a  two  and  one-half  (2%)  inch 
ring,  three  parts  of  clean,  sharp  sand,  and  one  part  cement,  all  to  be 
mixed  according  to  directions  and  under  the  supervision  of  the  Superin- 
tendent of  Streets. 

On  sidewalks  built  or  constructed  in  Division  One  the  top  coat  shall 
be  three-fourths  (%)  inch  thick;  and  in  Division  Two  the  top  coat  shall 
be  one-half  (i^)  inch  thick.  The  top  coat  shall  be  composed  of  three 
parts,  by  measure,  of  clean,  sharp  gravel  sand,  free  from  loam,  and  two 
parts,  by  measure,  of  cement,  and  shall  be  mixed  with  the  best  grade  of 
lamp  black,  not  to  exceed  one-fourth  (^4)  pound  of  lamp  black  to  one 
barrel  of  cement.  The  top  coat  shall  be  troweled  smooth  and  even  and 
blocked  into  squares.  Where  the  sidewalk  is  six  (6)  feet  wide  the  squares 
shall  be  two  and  one-half  (2^^)  feet  in  size,  and  there  shall  be  a  six  inch 
border  on  each  side  of  the  walk.  Where  the  sidewalk  is  five  (5)  feet 
wide  the  squares  shall  be  two  (2)  feet  in  size,  and  there  shall  be  a  6  inch 
border  on  each  side  of  the  walk.  Where  the  sidewalk  is  four  (4)  feet 
wide  the  squares  shall  be  two  (2)  feet  in  size. 

All  cement  used  shall  be  of  such  quality  as  to  meet  the  requirements 
of  the  specifications  adopted  by  the  American  Society  for  testing  materials. 

Wherever  the  stone  walk  does  not  cover  the  whole  space  between  the 
curb  and  the  property  line,  the  space  not  covered  shall  be  graded  and 
leveled  so  that  the  surface  will  form  one  continuous  plane  from  property 
line  to  curb,  even  with  the  stone  walk. 

The  contractor  shall  be  required  to  correct  any  imperfect  work  when- 
ever discovered  before  the  final  acceptance  of  the  work. 

The  contractor  shall  remove  all  surplus  material  and  rubbish  from 
the  work  after  its  completion  and  before  he  makes  application  for  the 
acceptance  of  the  work. 

All  work  done  and  materials  furnished  shall  be  done  and  furnished 
under  the  supervision  and  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Superintendent  of 
Streets.     (As  amended  by  Ordinance  623.) 

Sec.  3,     Repealed  by  Ordinance  635. 

Sec.  4.     Repealed  by  Ordinance  635. 

Sec.  5.    Repealed  by  Ordinance  634. 

Sec.  6.    Repealed  by  Ordinance  634. 

Sec.  7.    Repealed  by  Ordinance  634. 

Sec.  8.    Repealed  by  Ordinance  634. 

Section  9  to  26  repealed  by  Ordinance  616. 

Sec.  27.  Whenever  any  work  or  improvement  is  to  be  done  upon  the 
streets,  avenues  and  alleys,  lanes,  courts  or  places  in  said  City,  or  the 
sidewalks  thereof,  and  no  special  specifications  therefor  have  been 
adopted  said  work  or  improvement  shall  be  done  in  accordance  with  the 
specifications  in  this  ordinance  set  forth,  but  nothing  herein  shall  be  con- 
strued to  prevent  the  adoption  of  special  specifications  for  any  particular 
work  or  improvement,  it  being  the  intention  of  this  ordinance  to  adopt 
standard  specifications  for  work  where  no  special  specifications  have 
been  adopted. 

Sec.  28.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provision  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed;  this  ordinance  shall 
take  effect  immediately  after  its  passage. 


84  ORDINANCES  NO.  455,  461  AND  481. 

ORDINANCE  NO.  455. 

In  effect  June  8,  1904. 

An  Ordinance  forbidding  the  licensing  of  boxing  and  sparring  matches, 
and  exhibitions  where  boxing  gloves  are  used,  and  exhibiting  all  such 
matches  and  exhibitions. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Sec.  1.  Hereafter  no  license  shall  be  issued  for  conducting,  managing 
or  giving  any  boxing  or  sparring  match,  nor  exhibition  where  boxing 
gloves  are  used,  and  all  such  matches  and  exhibitions  are  hereby  pro- 
hibited within  the  City  of  Fresno,  in  the  County  of  Fresno,  State  of  Cali- 
fornia. 


ORDINANCE    NO.  461. 

In  effect  November  7,  1904. 

An  Ordinance  prohibiting  the  throwing  of  certain  substances  upon  per- 
sons and  into  public  streets,  alleys  and  places  within  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  declared  unlawful  for  any  person 
in  the  City  of  Fresno  to  throw  upon  any  public  street,  alley,  place  or  side- 
walk of  said  City,  or  upon  any  person,  any  flour,  lime,  bran,  plaster,  chalk, 
cut  up  paper,  paper  ribbons,  or  any  substances  commonly  known  as  and 
called  confetti,  or  any  other  similar  substance. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful  is  guilty  of  a  niisd|e- 
meanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or 
County  jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any  of 
the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed.  This  ordinance 
shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  481. 
In  effect  Mar.  13,  1905. 

An  ordinance  fixing  the  amount  of  the  official  bond  of  the  License 
Collector  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  amount  of  the  oflBcial  bond  of  the  License  Collector 
of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  be  and  is  hereby  fixed  at  the  sum  of  Twenty 
Thousand  Dollars   ($20,000). 

Sec.  2.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and  after 
its  passage  and  approval. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  483.  85 

ORDINANCE   NO.  483. 
In  effect  April  3,  1905. 

An  Ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno  estabiisliing  the  office  of  City 
Electrician  and  his  compensation,  fixing  his  duties,  providing  regula- 
tions for  installation  of  electrical  wires,  apparatus  and  equipment  in  said 
city  and  fees  for  inspection. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  office  of  City  Electrician  is  hereby  established.  The 
City  Electrician  shall  be  a  competent  electrician,  a  resident  and  qualified 
elector  of  said  city  and  shall  be  appointed  by  the  Mayor  with  the  advice 
and  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  city.  The  compensation  of 
the  City  Electrician  shall  be  the  sum  of  Twelve  Hundred  Dollars  per  year, 
payable  in  monthly  installments  of  One  Hundred  Dollars  each.  The  City 
Electrician  shall  hold  office  during  the  pleasure  of  the  Mayor  and  until 
his  successor  is  appointed  and  qualified.  He  shall  execute  an  official 
bond  to  the  City  of  Fresno  in  the  penal  sum  of  $2000.00. 

Sec.  2.  The  City  Electrician  shall  have  supervision  of  the  putting  in 
and  installation  of  all  electrical  wiring,  connections,  appliances  and  ap- 
paratus in  or  about  any  building  in  the  City  of  Fresno.  It  shall  also  be 
his  duty  to  inspect  all  overhead  and  underground  wires,  whether  tele- 
phone, telegraph,  railway,  power  or  lighting  wires,  and  to  report  any  un- 
safe conditions  to  the  Board  of  Trustees.  It  shall  also  be  his  duty  to  in- 
spect, repair  and  keep  in  repair  the  fire  alarm  system  of  said  city  and  to 
do  and  perform  such  other  duties  as  may  now  or  hereafter  be  required 
of  him  by  the  Charter  and  ordinances  of  said  city. 

Sec.  3.  No  person,  firm  or  corporation  shall  supply  electric  current 
to,  equip  with  wiring,  fixtures  or  apparatus,  or  make  any  alterations  of, 
changes  in  or  additions  to,  any  electrical  wiring  or  apparatus  in  any  build- 
ing, without  first  notifying  the  City  Electrician  in  writing  and  receiving 
from  him  a  written  permit  to  do  the  work.  Such  permit  shall  state  the 
kind  of  work  to  be  done  and  shall  cover  only  the  kind  of  work  so  desig- 
nated. Said  permit  shall  also  state  the  location  by  street  and 
number  of  the  building  where  said  work  is  to  be  done,  and  shall  be  valid 
only  for  the  location  so  stated.  When  an  equipment  is  found  to  conform 
to  the  rules  and  regulations  adopted  herein,  the  City  Electrician  shall 
issue  a  certificate  that  the  terms  of  this  ordinance  have  been  complied 
with,  but  no  such  certificate  shall  be  granted  until  the  equipment  is  made 
and  conforms  to  the  rules  prescribed  herein,  and  it  shall  be  unlawful 
to  use  any  such  currents  for  the  same  until  such  certificate  has  been 
furnished  in  accordance  with  the  terms  of  this  ordinance;  provided,  how- 
ever, the  City  Electrician  may,  before  such  certificate  is  issued,  grant  a 
temporary  permit  to  furnish  and  use  electric  current  through  any  wiring, 
apparatus  or  fixtures  for  a  period  not  exceeding  ten  days,  if  in  his  judg- 
ment such  wiring,  apparatus  or  fixtures  are  in  such  condition  that  cur- 
rent may  be  safely  used  therein  and  there  exists  an  urgent  necessity  for 
such  use. 

Sec.  4.  All  electrical  construction,  all  material  and  all  appliances 
used  in  connection  with  electrical  work,  and  the  operation  of  all  electrical 
apparatus  in  buildings  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  in  conformity  with 
the  rules  and  regulations  set  forth  in  what  is  known  as  the  "National 
Electrical  Code"  as  amended  and  published  in  1903,  being  rules  and  re- 
quirements for  the  installation  of  electrical  wiring  and  apparatus  for  elec- 
tric light,  heat  and  power  as  the  same  are  now  established,  and  the  said 
rules  and  regulations,  together  with  any  amendments  and  changes  made 
therein  from  time  to  time,  are  hereby  adopted  and  approved  as  the  rules 
and  regulations  of  the  department  of  electricity. 


86  ORDINANCE  NO.  483. 

Sec.  5.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  City  Electrician  to  inspect  all  elec- 
trical equipment  in  said  City  from  time  to  time,  and  if  any  part  of  any 
electrical  equipment  in  or  about  any  building  in  said  city  shall  be  found 
to  be  dangerous  to  life  or  property  the  City  Electrician  shall  have  the 
right  and  power,  and  it  shall  be  his  duty,  to  notify  the  owner  of  the  build- 
ing or  equipment  to  cease  using  electric  current  in  such  dangerous  equip- 
ment and  to  have  the  defects  in  such  equipment  repaired  within  a  reason- 
able time,  not  exceeding  ten  days  from  date  of  notice.  The  City  Elec- 
trician is  also  authorized  to  give  written  notice  to  the  company  furnishing 
the  electric  current  to  any  such  dangerous  equipment  to  cease  to  supply 
same  until  the  defects  are  repaired.  In  a  prosecution  for  a  violation  of 
the  provisions  of  this  section,  each  day's  neglect  to  comply  therewith 
shall  be  considered  and  taken  as  a  separate  violation. 

Sec.  6.  The  placing,  installing  or  operating  of  electrical  wires,  appli- 
ances, apparatus  or  construction  in  or  on  buildings  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
shall  be  executed  in  accordance  with  plans  and  specifications  previously 
approved  in  writing  by  the  City  Electrician;  provided,  however,  that  a 
copy  of  said  plans  and  specifications  shall  be  placed  on  file  in  the  office 
of  said  City  Electrician. 

Sec.  7.  When  upon  application  inspection  is  made  of  the  wiring  or 
equipment  in  or  about  any  building  in  said  city,  the  person,  firm  or  cor- 
poration installing  such  equipment  shall,  before  certificate  is  issued,  pay 
to  the  City  Electrician  for  such  inspection  the  following  fees,  to-wit: 

For  each  permit  for  installation  or  connections $  .25 

(Minimum  inspection  10  outlets  or  less  where  current  is  used  or 

controlled)    1.00 

Over  10  outlets  and  including  40  (each  additional  outlet) 05 

Over  40  outlets  (each  additional  outlet)   25 

For   each   arc   lamp   and   switch    25 

Alterations  per  outlet  (4  outlets  and  under)  each 25 

Alterations  over  4  outlets — fees  as  for  new  work.    Fixture  inspection 

fees  are  one-half  the  fees  charged  for  wiring  inspection. 

For  each  service  connection 50 

For  installation  of  motors,  generators  or  station  transformers. 

For  each  motor  of  not  less  than  ^  horsepower,  nor  more  than  1 

horsepower   50 

For  each  motor  of  more  than  one  horsepower  and  not  more  than  3 

horsepower   1.00 

For  each  motor  of  more  than  3  horsepower  and  not  more  than  8 

horsepower   1.50 

For  each  motor  of  more  than  8  horsepower  and  not  more  than  15 

horsepower   2.00 

For  each  motor  of  more  than  15  horsepower  and  not  more  than  50 

horsepower    2.50 

For  each  motor  of  more  than  50  horsepower 5.00 

For  each  generator  or  station  transformer  of  not  more  than  5  kilo- 
watts capacity 1.50 

For  each  generator  or  station  transformer  of  more  than  5  kilowatts 

and  not  more  than  15  kilowatts  2.50 

For  each  generator  or  station  transformer  of  more  than  15  kilowatts 

capacity 3.50 

For  each  motor  generator  set  of  not  more  than  3.75  kilowatts  ca- 
pacity      2.25 

For  each  motor  generator  set  of  more  than  3.75  kilowatts  capacity. .  5.00 

Each  electric  motor  of  ^A  horsepower  and  over,  and  each  electric  gen- 
erator, station  transformer  or  motor  generator  set  of  over  1.87  kilowatts 
capacity,  shall  be  inspected  at  least  once  a  year,  for  which  inspection 


ORDINANCE  NO.  484.  87 

the  fee  shall  be  one-half  (i/^)  that  charged  for  installation,  the  minimum 
fee  being  fifty  (50)  cents.  For  inspection  of  electrical  apparatus  for  which 
no  fee  is  herein  prescribed,  or  for  any  inspection  service  rendered,  the 
City  Electrician  shall  charge  a  fee  of  seventy-five  (75)  cents  per  hour  for 
the  time  actually  consumed  in  making  the  inspection;  all  such  fees  shall 
be  by  said  City  Electrician  paid  into  the  city  treasury  at  least  once  each 
week,  and  shall  be  by  the  City  Treasurer  placed  in  the  general  fund. 

In  cases  where  a  building  permit  is  necessary,  the  electrical  permit 
will  not  be  issued  until  after  the  building  permit  has  been  issued. 

All  plumbing  and  other  piping  or  tube  work  must  be  in  place  on  work 
to  be  concealed  before  the  electric  wiring  is  inspected  and  no  such  wiring 
will  be  considered  as  completed  until  such  piping  is  in  place.  Upon  mak- 
ing an  inspection  of  any  electrical  equipment,  the  inspector  shall  leave  a 
notice  at  the  service  switch  or  other  suitable  place  stating  that  the  elec- 
trical work  has  been  inspected  by  the  department  of  electricity;  and  it 
shall  be  unlawful  to  lath,  seal  or  in  any  manner  conceal  any  electrical 
wiring  or  other  work  until  the  same  has  been  inspected  as  herein  re- 
quired. 

Section  8  .  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  who  shall  do,  or  attempt 
to  do,  electrical  installation,  fixture  or  service  connection  work,  whether 
original  work  or  alterations,  without  giving  notice  in  writing  to  the  City 
Electrician,  and  without  first  obtaining  a  permit  to  do  such  work,  shall 
be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be 
punishable  by  a  fine  in  the  sum  of  not  less  than  Twenty  Dollars  ($20.00) 
nor  more  than  One  Hundred  Dollars  ($100)  or  by  imprisonment  in  the 
City  or  County  jail  for  a  period  not  exceeding  fifty  (50)  days,  or  by  both 
such  fine  and  imprisonment,  for  each  offense;  and  any  person,  firm  or  cor- 
poration who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  for 
which  a  penalty  is  not  herein  otherwise  provided,  and  any  occupant  or 
owner  of  premises  where  electric  wiring  or  apparatus  is  used,  or  to  be 
used,  who  shall  prevent  or  interfere  with  the  City  Electrician  in  the  dis- 
charge of  his  duties  under  this  ordinance,  he  or  they  shall  be  deemed 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  and  upon  conviction  shall  be  punishable  by  a 
fine  of  not  less  than  Five  Dollars  ($5)  nor  more  than  One  Hundred  Dol- 
lars ($100),  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  jail  for  a  period 
not  exceeding  fifty  (50)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  9.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  484. 

In  effect  June  21,  1905. 

An  Ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  prevent  the  unauthorized  entry 
into  and  upon  buildings  and  property  for  the  purpose  of  doing  and  per- 
forming telephone,  telegraph,  electric  light,  electric  power,  and  all  other 
kind  of  electrical  wiring,  connection,  appliances  and  apparatus. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  or  persons  or  the  em- 
ployes, assistants,  agents,  or  apprentices  of  such  person  or  persons,  or  the 
employes,  assistants,  agents,  or  apprentices  of  any  firm,  association  or  cor- 
poration to  enter  into,  upon,  in,  under  or  over  any  building  within  the  City 
of  Fresno  for  any  purpose  whatever  with  pole-spurs  or  pole-climbers,  or 
any  other  sharp  pointed  device  worn  upon  the  feet  for  the  purpose  of 
climbing. 


88  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  on  conviction  thereof  shall 
be  punished  by  a  fine  of  not  more  than  three  hundred  dollars  ($300.00), 
or  by  imprisonment  in  the  county  jail  not  more  than  ninety  (90)  days, 
or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  be  in  force  and  effect  from  and  after 
the  date  of  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE    NO.    495. 
In  effect  Oct.  9,  1905. 

An  Ordinance  concerning  the  Board  of  Health  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
and  making  provisions  for  the  enforcement  of  certain  rules  and  regula- 
tions of  said  Board  pertaining  to  the  public  health  and  sanitation  of  said 
City,  and  providing  for  punishment  for  violation  thereof. 

Whereas,  the  Board  of  Health  of  the  City  of  Fresno  has  duly  made 
and  adopted  certain  health  and  police  regulations  relating  to  the  public 
health  and  sanitation  of  said  City,  and  has  submitted  the  same  to  the 
Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City,  requesting  that  provisions  be  made  for 
their  enforcement  in  accordance  with  Section  164  of  Article  X  of  the  City 
Charter: 

Now,  therefore,  in  accordance  with  said  Charter,  and  said  rules  and 
regulations  so  submitted,  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do 
ordain  as  follows: 

Organization  of  the   Board. 

Section  1.  The  Board  of  Health  shall  organize  on  the  third  Monday 
of  April  of  each  year  by  the  election  of  a  President,  who  shall  hold  oflSce 
for  one  year,  and  a  City  Physician,  who  shall  act  as  Health  OflScer  and 
Secretary  of  the  Board,  and  the  election  of  such  other  health  inspector 
or  inspectors  as  may  be  found  necessary,  who  shall  hold  office  at  the 
pleasure  of  the  Board. 

All  officers  shall  hold  such  offices  to  which  they  are  so  appointed  until 
their  successors  are  elected  and  have  qualified. 

Time  of   Election. 

Sec.  2.  If,  for  any  cause,  no  election  is  held  at  the  appointed  time, 
the  officers  may  be  elected  at  a  subsequent  meeting. 

Meetings. 

Sec.  3.  The  regular  meeting  of  the  Board  shall  be  held  on  the  second 
Monday  of  each  month  at  8  o'clock  P.  M.,  or  at  such  other  times  as  the 
Board  of  Health  shall  from  time  to  time  fix,  and  said  Board  of  Health 
shall  hold  special  meetings  when  convened  by  the  President,  or  at  the 
call  of  any  three  members.  Three  members  of  said  Board  shall  be  neces- 
sary to  constitute  a  quorum. 

Order  of  Business. 

Sec.  4.  At  all  regular  meetings  the  following  Order  of  Business  shall 
be  observed: 

1.  Calling  to  order. 

2.  Reading,  correction  and  approval  of  minutes  of  last  meeting. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  89 

3.  Reports  of  committees. 

(a)  Health  Officer. 

(b)  Plumbing  Inspector. 

(c)  Bacteriologist. 

(d)  Other  inspectors  or  employes  of  the  Board. 

4.  Unfinished  business. 

5.  New  business. 

6.  Adjournment. 

Duties  of  Officers. 

Sec.  5.  The  President  shall  preside  at  all  meetings,  call  special  meet- 
ings when  deemed  necessary,  and  shall  have  general  charge  of  the  health 
matters  of  the  City.  In  the  absence  of  the  President,  a  chairman  for  the 
meeting  shall  be  chosen.  The  President  shall,  when  occasion  requires, 
take  action  in  emergencies  without  waiting  to  consult  the  Board,  and  shall 
report  his  actions  at  the  next  meeting  of  the  Board.  All  claims  for  pay- 
ment of  employes  and  others  shall  be  approved  by  him  and  attested  by 
the  secretary.  He  shall  also  sign  all  permits  for  the  transportation  of 
dead  bodies  from  the  City  to  points  outside  of  the  County  of  Fresno, 
whether  the  same  are  to  be  transported  by  rail  or  otherwise,  when  such 
person  shall  not  have  died  of  any  infectious  or  contagious  disease. 

Duties  of  Secretary. 

Sec.  6.  The  Secretary  shall  keep  minutes  of  all  proceedings  of  the 
Board,  and  shall  have  charge  of  its  records.  He  shall  keep  copies  of  all 
letters  and  agreements  made  or  written  by  the  Board,  and  of  such  other 
documents  as  the  Board  may  direct.  He  shall  also  keep  a  record  of  all 
births  and  deaths  occurring  in  the  city.  He  shall  also  keep  on  file  a  list 
of  all  cases  of  infectious  or  contagious  diseases  in  the  City,  with  the  date 
of  the  report,  the  location  and  name  of  the  patient,  the  disease  under 
which  he  labors,  and  the  name  of  the  physician  in  attendance.  He  shall 
examine  carefully  the  returns  of  death,  interments  and  contagious  dis- 
eases, and  should  any  omission  or  error  occur  therein,  he  shall  notify 
the  parties  making  the  return  to  supply  necessary  corrections,  and  any 
neglect  or  refusal  on  their  part  shall  be  reported  to  the  Board.  He  shall 
keep  in  a  book  provided  for  that  purpose,  a  record  of  the  names  and  resi- 
dences of  physicians,  practitioners  of  midwifery,  undertakers  and  others 
required  to  make  returns  to  the  health  officers,  and  shall  report  to  the 
Board  the  names  of  any  one  who  may  not  appear  and  register  their  names 
when  so  requested.  He  shall  furnish  the  inspector  of  plumbing,  and  all 
other  officers,  a  true  copy  of  all  resolutions  and  all  actions  taken  by  the 
Board  concerning  their  respective  duties.  He  shall  issue  all  permits  for 
the  removal  of  dead  bodies  from  the  City  for  interment  and  collect  the 
statutory  fee  for  the  same,  but  no  permit  for  such  removal  shall  be 
granted  unless  the  applicant  furnishes  a  certificate  from  a  reputable 
physician  that  the  party  did  not  die  of  a  contagious  disease. 

He  shall  make  out  and  deliver,  under  the  approval  of  the  president,  all 
transcripts  of  births,  deaths  or  contagious  diseases,  applied  for  from  the 
registration  records,  with  the  name  of  the  president  appended. 

He  shall  attest  all  claims  for  pay  of  agents  or  employes  of  the  Board; 
all  permits  for  removal  and  all  orders  for  the  removal  of  nuisances;  and 
shall  receive  such  fees  and  penalties  as  may  be  paid  to  him,  paying  the 
same  to  the  City  Treasurer  at  the  end  of  every  month,  and  shall  do  such 
other  services  as  the  Board  may  require  of  him. 
Duties  of  Health  Officer. 

Sec.  7.  The  Health  Officer  shall  be  the  executive  officer  of  the  Board, 
and  shall  have  general  oversight  of  the  health  of  the  City.  He  shall  order 
a  careful  inspection  of  the  City  from  time  to  time  by  the  proper  officers, 
and  shall  examine  all  nuisances  complained  of  or  referred  to  him  by  the 


90  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Board.  The  Healtli  Officer  shall  keep  a  record  of  his  official  acts  and 
report  thereon  when  requested  by  the  Board.  He  shall  receive  such  fees- 
and  penalties  as  may  come  into  his  hands  as  are  provided  for  in  this 
Ordinance  and  the  Statute  of  the  State  of  California,  and  pay  the  same 
Into  the  City  Treasury  at  the  end  of  every  month.  He  shall  arrest  or 
cause  to  be  arrested  and  brought  before  the  proper  magistrate  any  per- 
son found  violating  any  of  the  rules  of  the  Board,  whenever  directed  to 
do  so  by  the  President  of  the  Board,  or  whenever,  in  his  own  judgment, 
the  interests  of  the  health  of  the  City  will  be  promoted,  and  in  that  case, 
shall  report  his  action  to  the  President  of  the  Board  without  delay.  He 
shall,  unless  otherwise  provided  for  by  resolutions  of  the  Board  of  Healtli, 
act  as  inspector  of  foods  and  milks,  and  shall  inspect  or  cause  to  be  in* 
spected  at  least  quarterly,  cows,  and  the  appointments  for  supplying 
milk  for  sale  in  the  City.  He  shall  test  or  cause  to  be  tested  all  milk 
offered  for  sale,  and  procure  an  analysis  of  the  same  whenever  the  Board 
may  direct.  He  shall  also  inspect  or  cause  to  be  inspected,  meat,  butter,, 
poultry  and  eggs,  and  all  other  marketable  produce  at  least  monthly. 
He  shall  visit  and  inspect  all  public  buildings  and  schools  once  every 
quarter  in  reference  to  lighting,  heating,  ventilation  and  general  sanitary^ 
conditions.     (As  amended  by  Ord.  523.) 

Births  and   Disease. 

Sec.  8.  Every  physician,  midwife,  nurse,  or  other  person  assisting  at 
childbirth,  shall  return  in  writing  within  five  (5)  days  thereafter  to  the 
City  Health  Officer,  in  such  form  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the  Health 
Officer,  a  certificate  of  registration  of  such  birth,  which  said  certificate 
shall  contain  the  information  for  which  the  blank  furnished  by  him  is  in- 
tended. If  no  physician,  midwife,  or  nurse  was  present  at  the  birth  of  any 
cWld  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  then  the  parents  of  said  child,  the  next 
of  kin,  in  case  the  parents  are  not  alive,  or  the  person  who  was  present  at 
the  time  of  the  birth,  if  any,  shall  make  such  return  as  is  herein  pre- 
scribed to  the  City  Health  officer  within  ten  days  after  the  date  of  the 
birth. 

Reports  of  Physicians. 

Sec.  9.  Every  physician  practicing  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall 
make  to  the  State  Board  of  Health  a  monthly  report  of  all  diseases  treated 
by  him  during  said  month. 

Certificates  of  Death,  Undertakers,  Etc. 

Sec.  10.  Every  undertaker  or  other  person  who  may  have  charge  of 
the  funeral  of  any  person  shall  procure  from  the  attending  physician  a 
certificate  of  his  death  and  its  probable  cause,  in  the  form  and  manner 
prescribed  by  the  Health  Officer,  and  shall  present  the  same  to  the  Secre- 
tary of  the  Board  of  Health  and  shall  obtain  thereon  a  burial  or  transit 
permit,  which  said  permit  shall  be  obtained  before  the  time  appointed 
for  such  funeral  or  shipment,  and  he  shall  not  inter  or  ship  any  dead 
body  until  such  burial  or  transit  permit  shall  have  been  procured,  and  a,ny 
undertaker  or  any  other  person  having  charge  of  a  funeral  who  shall 
either  inter  or  ship  a  dead  body  without  obtaining  the  permit  shall  be 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Duties  of  Undertaker,  Etc. 

Sec.  11.  Each  undertaker  or  other  person  having  in  charge  a  funeral, 
shall  sign  the  requisite  statements  as  to  the  disposition  of  the  body,  also 
shall  notify  the  Health  Officer  of  the  City  of  all  deaths  coming  to  his  notice 
which  occurred  without  medical  attendance. 

Every  undertaker  or  other  person  having  in  charge  a  funeral  or  ship- 
ment of  a  dead  body  shall  be  held  responsible  for  obtaining  and  filing. 


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the  Certificate  of  Death  and  securing  the  permit  either  to  bury  or  ship, 
and  shall  deliver  such  permit  to  the  sexton  or  other  person  in  charge  of 
the  premises  at  the  place  of  interment  before  the  body  is  interred,  or,  in 
the  case  of  shipment,  to  attach  it  to  the  box  containing  the  corpse. 

Any  physician  or  other  person  being  familiar  with  the  facts  required 
by  this  section  and  who  shall  refuse  to  give  the  certificate  prescribed 
herein  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Duties  of  Physicians  and  Other  Persons  in  Case  of  Death  Without 
Medical  Attendance. 

Sec.  12.  If  a  person  die  or  is  found  dead,  not  having  had  a  medical 
attendant,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  first  physician  who  shall  see  the 
remains  to  furnish  such  certificate  of  death,  if  he  be  satisfied  that  the  said 
person  died  from  natural  causes,  otherwise  he  shall  notify  the  coroner, 
who  shall  take  charge  of  the  body. 

No  Body  to  Be  Shipped  or  Received  Without  Permit. 

Sec.  13.  No  undertaker,  physician,  railroad  employe,  or  other  person 
shall  receive  or  convey  a  dead  body  to  or  from  the  City  without  a  permit 
from  the  Board  of  Health;  and  such  permit  shall  not  be  given  unless  the 
death  certificate  required  in  Section  10  is  in  the  hands  of  the  Health. 
OflBcer,  or  accompanies  the  body  brought  into  the  City. 

Any  one  giving  or  procuring  a  certificate  in  which  the  cause  of  death 
is  stated  falsely  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Cemetery  Removals,  Etc. 

Sec.  14.  Every  person  who  acts  as  a  sexton,  or  undertaker,  or  ceme- 
tery keeper  of  any  cemetery  within  the  limits  of  the  City,  or  of  which 
the  City  has  control,  or  has  charge  or  care  of  any  tomb,  vault,  or  burying 
ground,  or  any  place  for  the  reception  of  the  dead,  or  where  bodies  of  any 
human  beings  are  deposited,  shall  so  conduct  his  business,  and  shall  so 
care  for  any  such  place  above  named,  as  to  avoid  detriment  or  danger  to 
public  health,  and  every  undertaker,  in  making  preparation  for  the  burial 
of  a  body  dead  from  a  communicable  disease,  as  hereinafter  enumerated, 
shall  adopt  such  precaution  as  to  prevent  the  spread  of  such  disease  from 
such  body.  No  dead  body  shall  be  exhumed  or  removed  between  the  first 
day  of  May  and  the  first  day  of  November  succeeding,  and  no  dead  body, 
the  result  of  cholera,  yellow  fever,  diphtheria,  small  pox  or  bubonic  plague 
shall  ever  be  exhumed  or  removed. 

Communicable  and  Dangerous  Diseases  Classified. 

Sec.  15.  The  following-named  diseases  are  declared  to  be  communic- 
able and  dangerous  to  the  public  health,  viz:  Bubonic  plague,  smallpox 
(variola  and  varioloid),  cholera,  scarlet  fever  (scarletina,  scarlet  rash), 
measels,  diphtheria  (dipththeritic  croup,  membranous  croup,  diphtheritic 
sore  throat),  typhoid  fever,  typhus  fever,  yellow  fever,  whooping  cough, 
epidemic  cerebro-spinal  fever,  relapsing  fever,  epidemic  dysentery,  hy- 
drophobia, leprosy,  tuberculosis  and  glanders,  and  shall  be  understood  to 
be  included  in  these  regulations. 

Householders  Required  to  Report. 

Sec.  16.  Whenever  any  householder  knows  that  any  person  within  his 
family  or  household  has  a  communicable  disease,  dangerous  to  the  public 
health,  except  typhoid  fever  and  tuberculosis,  such  householder  shall  im- 
mediately report  the  same  to  the  Health  Officer,  giving  the  street  and 
number,  or  location  of  the  house  or  premises,  and  he  shall  immediately 
placard  the  house  or  premises,  which  placard  shall  not  be  removed  until 
it  is  so  ordered  by  the  Health  Officer. 


92  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Physicians  Required  to  Report. 

Sec.  17.  Whenever  any  physician  finds  that  any  person  whom  he  is 
called  on  to  visit,  or  who  comes,  or  is  brought  to  him  or  her,  for  examina- 
tion, has  a  communicable  disease  dangerous  to  the  public  health  as  speci- 
fied in  Section  15  of  this  Ordinance,  he  or  she  shall  immediately  report 
the  same  to  the  Health  Officer,  giving  the  street  and  number,  or  location 
of  the  house  or  premises.  On  the  receipt  of  said  report,  the  Health  Officer 
shall  immediately  ascertain  if  said  report  is  true,  and  if  found  so,  in  all 
cases  except  typhoid  fever  and  tuberculosis,  he  shall  placard  the  house 
and  place  a  yellow  flag  on  said  premises,  which  no  person  shall  remove 
during  the  continuance  of  said  disease  on  said  premises,  and  shall,  excc/Dt 
in  cases  of  typhoid  fever  and  tuberculosis,  promptly  report  in  writing  to 
the  City  Superintendent  of  Schools  the  name  and  residence  of  said  person 
sick  with  such  communicable  or  contagious  disease.  It  shall  be  the  duty 
of  the  City  Superintendent  of  Schools,  when  so  notified,  to  refuse  ad- 
mittance to  the  school  of  any  member  of  said  family,  one  or  more  of  whom 
are  sick  with  said  disease;  the  person  so  excluded  shall  only  be  admitted 
on  presenting  a  certificate  from  the  Health  Officer.  It  shall  also  be  com- 
pulsory for  the  physician  attending  any  person  suffering  with  plague, 
cholera,  smallpox,  diphtheria,  yellow  fever,  or  scarlet  fever,  before  visit- 
ing any  other  patient  except  such  as  are  sick  with  a  similar  disease,  to 
change  his  clothing  and  disinfect  himself,  as  the  Board  of  Health  may 
direct. 

And  all  nurses  and  other  persons  in  contact  with  such  patients  shall 
change  their  clothing  and  disinfect  themselves  before  coming  in  contact 
with  other  persons,  or  appearing  on  the  streets. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  City  Physician,  immediately  upon  report  to 
him  of  a  case  of  Tuberculosis,  to  furnish  to  the  family  or  occupants  of 
the  house  in  which  such  case  is  located,  such  printed  rules,  regulations, 
cautions,  and  warnings  as  the  Board  of  Health  may  have  previously 
adopted  for  the  guidance,  control,  care,  actions  and  daily  life,  not  only  of 
the  patient  himself,  but  the  other  members  of  the  household  in  which 
such  patient  is  located. 

Public  Funeral  After  Infectious  Diseases  Forbidden. 

Sec.  18.  There  shall  not  be  a  public  or  church  funeral  of  any  one  that 
has  died  of  cholera,  smallpox,  typhus  fever,  diphtheria,  yellow  fever,  scar- 
let fever,  or  measles,  and  the  family  of  the  deceased  shall  in  all  such 
cases  limit  the  attendance  to  as  few  adult  persons  as  possible  to  prevent 
the  exposure  of  other  persons  to  contagion  or  infection;  and  the  person 
authorizing  the  public  notice  of  the  death  of  such  persons  from  a  com- 
municable disease,  shall  have  the  name  of  the  disease  which  caused  the 
death  to  appear  in  such  public  notice. 

Aside  from  the  family,  no  minor  child,  or  mother  or  minor  children 
with  whom  she  lives,  shall  attend  such  funeral. 

Burial. 
Sec.  19.  The  remains  of  any  person  having  died  of  a  dangerous  con- 
tagious disease  shall  be  disinfected  and  placed  in  a  coffin  or  casket  within 
six  hours  after  death,  and  such  coffin  or  casket  shall  then  be  immediately 
closed  tightly  and  not  again  opened;  the  body  shall  be  buried  within 
twenty-four  hours  after  death,  and  shall  not  be  conveyed  in  any  carriage 
used  by  the  public;  and  any  conveyance  so  used  shall  not  again  be  em- 
ployed in  any  manner  until  thoroughly  disinfected  and  made  safe. 

Period  of  Isolation  for  School  Children. 
Sec.  20.     No  parent,  guardian  or  master  in  whose  family  there  shall 
be  a  communicable  disease  dangerous  to  the  public  health,  shall  permit 
any  child  or  other  person  residing  in  said  house,  or  family,  to  attend  any 


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public,  private  or  Sunday  school,  church  or  any  other  public  gathering, 
after  the  cessation  of  said  disease  within  a  period  of  thirty  days  after  the 
house  shall  have  been  thoroughly  disinfected  and  cleansed,  and  all  such 
children  or  other  persons,  before  being  permitted  to  attend  or  return  to 
school,  shall  furnish  to  the  principal  or  teacher  a  certificate  signed  by  the 
health  officer  stating  that  the  thirty  days  aforesaid  have  fully  expired. 
And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Board  of  Health  to  have  this  section 
printed  on  cards  mentioning  the  names  of  the  diseases  declared  com- 
municable and  dangerous  to  the  public  health,  and  furnished  to  every 
school,  academy,  seminary,  kindergarten  and  Sunday  school  in  this  City. 

Exposure  of  Persons  or  Things  Dangerous  to  Public  IHealth   Forbidden. 

Sec.  21.  No  person  shall,  within  the  limits  of  the  City,  unless  per- 
mitted by  the  Board  of  Health,  carry  or  remove  from  one  building  to  an- 
other any  patient  affected  with  any  communicable  disease  dangerous  to 
the  public  health.  Nor  shall  any  person  by  any  exposure  of  any  individual 
so  affected,  or  by  the  body  of  such  individual,  or  by  any  article  capable 
of  conveying  contagion  or  infection,  or  by  any  negligent  act  connected 
with  the  care,  or  custody  thereof,  or  by  needless  exposure  of  himself  or 
herself,  cause  or  contribute  to  the  spread  of  disease  from  any  such  indi- 
vidual or  dead  body. 

Public  Conveyances  not  to  be  Infected. 

Sec.  22.  No  person  suffering  from  or  having  recently  recovered  from 
bubonic  plague,  smallpox,  scarlet  fever,  yellow  fever,  or  diphtheria,  shall 
expose  himself  or  herself,  or  any  one  under  his  charge  in  a  similar  con- 
dition, in  any  conveyance,  without  having  previously  notified  the  owner 
or  person  in  charge  of  such  conveyance,  of  the  fact  of  such  condition  as 
above  stated.  And  the  owner  or  person  in  charge  of  such  conveyance 
must  not,  after  the  entry  of  any  person  so  affected  into  his  conveyance, 
allow  any  other  person  to  enter  it,  without  having  sufficiently  disinfected 
it,  under  the  direction  of  the  Board  of  Health. 

Infected  Houses  or  Rooms  not  to  be  Let. 

Sec.  23.  No  person  shall  let  or  hire  any  house  or  room  in  any  house 
or  building  in  which  a  communicable  disease  dangerous  to  the  public 
health  has  recently  existed,  until  the  room,  or  house  and  premises  there- 
with connected  and  all  articles  therein  liable  to  infection,  have  been 
thoroughly  disinfected  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Board  of  Health;  and 
for  the  purpose  of  this  section,  the  keeper  of  any  hotel,  inn,  lodging 
house,  or  other  building  for  the  reception  of  lodgers,  shall  not  be  deemed 
to  let  or  hire  a  room,  part  of  the  house  or  building  to  any  person  ad- 
mitted as  a  guest  into  such  hotel,  inn,  or  house. 

Disinfection  Required. 

Sec.  24.  The  clothing,  bed  clothing  and  bedding  of  any  persons  that 
have  been  sick  with  any  communicable  disease  dangerous  to  the  public 
health  shall  as  soon  as  practicable  after  recovery  or  death,  be  thoroughly 
disinfected  or  burned;  and  any  rooms  which  they  have  occupied  dur- 
ing such  sickness,  together  with  the  furniture  used  therein  during  such 
illness,  shall  be  thoroughly  fumigated  and  disinfected,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  Board  of  Health. 

The  owner,  lessee  or  agent  of  any  house  which  has  been  occupied 
by  any  person  who  has  been  affected  with  or  who  has  died  from  tuber- 
culosis or  any  other  communicable  disease  dangerous  to  public  health, 
shall  immediately  disinfect  the  same  in  a  manner  satisfactory  to  the 
Health  Officer. 


34  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Vaccination  Required. 

Sec.  25.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  all  persons  not  immune  from  small- 
pox to  be  vaccinated  and  cause  all  children  under  their  control  not  im- 
mune to  be  vaccinated  whenever,  by  reason  of  the  presence  or  preval- 
ence of  smallpox  in  the  community,  the  Board  of  Health  shall  so  order; 
the  City  Health  Officer  shall  vaccinate  free  of  charge  all  persons  apply- 
ing to  him. 

Isolation  of  the  Sick. 

Sec.  26.  Any  place  in  which  a  person  ailing  with  a  dangerous  in- 
fectious disease  may  be  confined,  shall  be  and  remain  under  the  control 
of  the  Board  of  Health  so  long  as  the  disease  exists,  or  the  place  may 
be  considered  dangerous  to  the  public  health;  and  no  person  shall  enter 
or  leave  the  same  if  forbidden  by  the  Board,  or  its  proper  officer.  The 
Board  may  further,  if  they  shall  deem  it  necessary,  put  a  guard,  or  guards, 
upon  said  house,  place  or  premises. 

Nuisances — Nuisances  Defined. 

Sec.  27.  Whatever  is  dangerous  to  human  life  or  health,  whatever 
renders  the  air,  food,  water  or  other  drink,  unwholesome,  or  whatever 
building,  erection,  or  part  or  cellar  thereof  is  overcrowded,  or  not  pro- 
vided with  adequate  means  of  egress  or  ingress,  or  is  not  sufficiently 
supported,  ventilated,  sewered,  drained,  cleaned,  or  lighted,  are  hereby 
declared  to  be  nuisances  and  to  be  illegal,  and  every  person  who  aided 
In  creating  or  contributing  to  the  same,  or  who  supports,  continues,  or 
retains  any  of  them,  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  and  also  liable 
for  the  expense  of  the  abatement  and  remedy  thereof. 

Annual  Cleaning  of  tlie  City. 

Sec.  28.  Every  owner  or  occupant  of  any  premises  upon  which  there 
is  any  cellar,  sink,  cesspool,  privy,  or  drain  tank  for  holding  water  used 
for  household,  domestic,  or  irrigation  purposes,  must  during  the  month 
of  April  of  each  year  cause  the  same  to  be  thoroughly  cleaned  and  dis- 
infected. 

a.  All  refuse,  vegetable  or  animal  matter,  must  either  be  burned 
or  removed  from  the  City  limits. 

b.  No  manure,  or  old  papers,  straw,  sawdust,  excelsior,  or  other 
material  used  in  packing  or  otherwise  shall  be  thrown  into  any  public 
street  or  alley  of  said  City,  but  must  be  burned  or  hauled  away. 

c.  No  grocer  or  produce  merchant  shall  expose  for  sale,  or  permit 
upon  his  premises  any  decayed  or  decaying  vegetables. 

d.  No  butcher  or  grocer  shall  keep  or  offer  for  sale  any  putrid  or 
decayed  meats  or  fish. 

e.  No  person  shall  throw  any  kitchen  water,  slops  of  any  kind,  ex- 
crement, urine  or  impure  water  or  matter  from  any  window  or  other 
opening  in  buildings,  or  empty  the  same  by  drains  or  otherwise  upon  any 
street,  alley,  stream,  vacant  lot,  grounds  or  public  place  in  the  City. 

f.  No  refuse,  vegetable  or  animal  matter,  or  excrement,  shall  be 
thrown  or  permitted  to  be  put  into  any  stream  or  pond  within  the  City. 

g.  No  carcasses  of  horses,  cattle,  dogs,  or  other  animals  shall  be 
buried  within  said  City. 

h.  No  person  shall  permit  or  suffer  any  cellar,  drain,  pool,  sink,  or 
sewer  or  other  place  upon  any  premises  belonging  to  or  occupied  by  him 
to  become  or  remain  wet,  foul,  or  offensive. 

I.  No  person  shall  keep  or  maintain  any  hog  pen  or  pig  sty  within 
said  City,  nor  shall  any  person  keep  or  maintain  in  pens,  sties,  or  other- 


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wise,  any  live  hogs  within  said  City  longer  than  may  be  necessary  for 
shipment. 

j.  Whenever  any  house,  building  or  structure  used  or  intended  to  be 
used  for  the  occupancy  of  human  beings,  is  located  upon  any  lands 
within  said  City  which  abuts  upon  any  alley,  street,  or  place  in  which 
a  main  or  lateral  sewer  is  laid,  said  house,  building,  structure  or  premises 
must  be  connected  with  such  sewer  and  a  suitable  water  closet  with 
proper  water  connections  constructed  and  maintained  in  good  repair, 
provided  there  is  a  sufficient  water  supply  for  such  purposes,  and  it  is 
hereby  made  the  duty  of  every  owner,  agent,  lessee  and  tenant  of  any 
such  house,  building,  structure,  or  premises  to  cause  the  same  to  be 
connected  with  said  sewer  and  a  suitable  water  closet  constructed 
therein  or  thereon,  with  proper  water  connections,  and  keep  the  same 
in  repair,  and  a  failure  to  do  so  will  constitute  a  misdemeanor,  and  it  is 
hereby  declared  unlawful  to  let  to  or  hire  from,  or  occupy  or  reside  in 
any  such  house,  building  or  structure,  or  upon  any  premises  during  the 
whole  or  any  part  of  the  time  the  same  is  not  connected  with  said 
sewer,  and  water  closet  constructed  with  proper  water  connections,  or 
maintained  as  herein  provided. 

Provided,  that  if  such  structure  shall  have  been  made  before  such 
sewer  was  laid,  then  such  occupancy  or  letting  shall  be  unlawful  and 
punished  as  a  misdemeanor  if  continued  longer  than  two  months  after 
notice  of  such  sewer  being  ready  for  use. 

k.  Whenever  ordered  by  the  Board  of  Health  or  the  Health  OflBcer, 
the  Plumbing  Inspector  shall  either  distribute  or  cause  to  be  distributed 
circulars,  by  leaving  one  or  more  at  every  dwelling  or  other  occupied 
building  in  the  City,  which  shall  embody  the  rules  set  forth  in  this  sec- 
tion, and  call  attention  to  the  necessity  of  their  observance  and  of  put- 
ting all  premises  within  the  City  in  good  sanitary  condition. 

Penalty. 

Sec.  29.  Any  person  violating  or  wilfully  non-complying  with  any  of 
the  provisions  of  the  last  section,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Stables  to  be  Kept  Clean. 
Sec.  30.  All  stables  and  stable  yards  shall  be  kept  clean,  and  be- 
tween the  15th  of  May  and  the  1st  of  November  following,  not  more 
than  one  wagonload  of  manure  at  any  private  stable,  nor  more  than  two 
wagonloads  at  any  livery,  feed  yard  or  hotel  stable,  shall  be  allowed  to 
accumulate  in  or  near  the  same  at  any  one  time;  and  when  it  is  neces- 
sary to  remove  such  manure  from  the  premises  as  aforesaid,  it  shall 
be  done  in  such  manner  that  none  of  it  may  be  dropped  or  left  in  any 
alley,  street,  road,  lane  or  passage  way  within  the  limits  of  the  City. 

Privy  Cleaners. 
Sec.  31.  No  person  shall  be  allowed  to  engage  in  the  business  of 
-cleaning  privy  vaults,  cesspools  or  reservoirs  within  the  limits  of  the 
City  without  first  having  obtained  from  the  Board  of  Health  a  permit 
to  engage  in  such  work;  and  no  one  will  be  allowed  to  transport  through 
any  of  the  public  streets,  avenues  or  alleys,  any  of  the  material  removed 
from  any  privy  vault,  cesspool  or  reservoir,  unless  the  same  is  trans- 
ported in  air-tight  apparatus,  or  in  such  a  way  that  none  of  the  con- 
tents of  the  transporting  vessel,  including  gases  and  odors,  escape  from 
it  or  are  exposed  to  the  open  air  during  transportation;  and,  further,  the 
applicant  shall  exhibit  to  the  Board  his  various  carts,  wagons,  apparatus* 
and  other  appliances  which  he  proposes  to  use — subject  to  their  ap- 
proval— and  shall  satisfy  them  that  he  has  an  unobjectionable  place,  and 
method  of  disposing  of  the  material  removed  from  the  privy  vaults,  cess- 
pools or  reservoirs. 


96  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Promptness  and  Thoroughness  in  Cleaning  Privy  Vaults. 

Sec.  32.  Every  cesspool  and  privy  vault  must  be  thoroughly  cleaned 
at  least  once  every  year,  and  the  cleaning  of  privy  vaults  shall  com- 
mence the  1st  of  April,  and  when  once  commenced,  it  must  be  prosecuted 
continuously  to  completion,  and  when  any  of  these  are  ordered  to  be 
cleaned,  they  must  be  completely  emptied.  The  failure  of  the  cleaner 
to  obey  any  part  of  this  section  will  be  sufficient  cause  to  revoke  his 
permit,  and  the  person  so  failing  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Permits  to  Privy  Cleaners. 
Sec.  33.    The  permit  to  clean  privy  vaults,  cesspools,  and  reservoirs 
shall,  by  order  of  the  Board  of  Health,  be  issued  under  the  president's, 
signature,  attested  by  the  secretary,  and  the  fee  therefor  shall  be  fifty 
cents,  and  no  permit  shall  be  granted  for  less  than  one  year. 

Must  Have  Permit. 
Sec.  34.    If  any  one  shall  employ  an  unauthorized  person  to  clean  his 
or  her  privy  vault  or  cesspool,  or  shall  do  the  same  himself,  not  having 
proper  appliances  approved  by  the  Board,  or  shall  drain  into  another 
place,  he  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Privy  Vaults  Must  be  Disinfected. 

Sec.  35.  No  person  shall  deposit  in  a  privy  vault  any  rubbish,  cinders, 
stones,  or  other  improper  substances  until  first  having  carefully  covered 
the  contents  of  said  privy  vault  with  lime  or  chloride  of  lime  in  sufficient 
quantities  to  thoroughly  and  completely  disinfect  the  contents  thereof, 
and  any  person  who  shall  fill  up  such  vault  except  as  is  herein  provided, 
or  who  places  over  the  lime  or  other  disinfectant  used  therein  a  layer  of 
earth  less  than  eighteen  inches  in  depth,  shall  be  guilty  of 
a  misdemeanor,  and  every  day  that  such  vault  shall  so  re- 
main filled  with  less  than  eighteen  inches  of  earth  in  depth,  or  without 
the  proper  amount  of  disinfectant,  shall  constitute  a  separate  offense. 

Sec.  36.  No  privy  vault  or  cesspool  shall  be  hereafter  constructed 
within  the  City,  except  by  permission  of  the  Board  of  Health;  and  all 
privies  must  have  either  water  and  sewer  connections,  so  as  to  admit  of 
flushing  out,  or  be  made  water  tight  by  use  of  brick  or  stone  walls  and 
cement;  or  dry  earth  closets  may  be  used. 

Infected  Persons  and  Things  Excluded. 
Sec.  37.  No  person,  animal  or  article  liable  to  propagate  a  dangerous 
disease  shall  come  or  be  brought  within  the  limits  of  this  City  unless  by 
special  permit  and  direction  of  the  Board  of  Health;  and  any  one  having 
knowledge  of  such  person,  animal  or  article  being  or  brought  within  such 
limits  shall  immediately  notify  the  health  officer  thereof.  Any  violation 
of  the  provisions  of  this  section  shall  constitute  a  misdemeanor. 

Infected  Animals  Excluded. 
Sec.  38.  No  animal  affected  with  a  communicable  disease  dangerous 
to  public  health  shall  be  brought  or  kept  within  the  City  except  by  per- 
mission of  the  health  authorities;  and  the  bodies  of  animals  dead  of 
such  disease,  or  killed  on  account  thereof,  shall  not  be  buried  within 
the  City  or  within  five  hundred  feet  of  any  residence,  or  disposed  of 
otherwise  than  as  the  Board  of  Health  may  direct. 

Contamination  of  Springs  or  Wells. 

Sec.  39.  No  privy  vault  or  cesspool  shall  be  constructed  within  75  feet 
of  any  spring  or  well,  and  when  any  such  well  or  spring  is  found  to  be 
within  75  feet  of  such  cesspool  or  privy  vault,  or  the  Board  of  Health  shall 
be  satisfied  that  the  water  of  any  spring  or  well  is  detrimental  to  healthy 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  97 

they  may  order  the  use  thereof  to  be  abandoned,  and  the  well  filled  up  at 
the  expense  of  the  owner;  or,  in  case  of  drive  wells,  the  pipe  shall  be 
withdrawn. 

Whistles  and  Bells. 
Sec.  40.  If  a  sick  person  is  injured  or  distressed  by  the  ringing  of  a 
church  or  other  bell,  or  by  a  steam  or  compressed  air  whistle  in  the 
neighborhood  of  the  residence  of  such  sick  person,  the  health  officer, 
on  a  certificate  of  the  attending  physician  so  stating,  shall  require  such 
bell  ringing  or  whistle  blowing  to  be  discontinued  while  the  condition 
of  the  patient  shall  require  it,  and  a  failure  to  so  discontinue  the  use  of 
said  bell  or  whistle  when  so  notified  shall  constitute  a  misdemeanor. 

Garbage. 

Sec.  41.  All  garbage,  rubbish  and  the  like  must  be  delivered  at  the 
City  dump  grounds;  but  no  part  thereof  shall  be  deposited  within  the 
City  limits  unless  a  dumping  ground  is  provided  therefor  by  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  City.  Said  garbage,  rubbish,  etc.,  shall  be  removed 
in  such  a  way  that  no  part  thereof  will  be  permitted  to  drop  or  be  scat- 
tered along  the  streets,  alleys  or  other  places  over  which  said  garbage, 
rubbish,  etc.,  is  transported. 

Sec.  42.  Any  one  gathering  offal,  swill  or  refuse  material  shall  col- 
lect the  same  in  water-tight  metal  containers,  with  close  fitting  covers, 
which  shall  be  emptied  at  least  once  in  forty-eight  hours.  No  vehicle  so 
employed  shall  stand  on  any  street  or  alley  longer  than  is  necessary  to 
transact  such  business. 

Sec.  43.  No  sunken  places  shall  be  filled,  nor  made  land  constructed 
with  material  containing  admixture  of  putrescible  animal  or  vegetable 
matter. 

Sec.  44.  No  meat,  fish,  birds,  fowls,  fruit,  vegetables,  milk,  and  noth- 
ing for  human  food  not  being  then  healthy,  fresh,  sound,  wholesome,  fit 
and  safe  for  use,  nor  any  fish  or  animal  that  died  of  disease,  and  no 
carcass  of  any  calf,  pig,  or  lamb  which  at  the  time  it  was  slaughtered 
was  less  than  four  weeks  old,  and  no  meat  therefrom  shall  be  brought 
within  the  limits  of  the  City,  or  sold,  or  exposed  or  offered  for  sale 
therein. 

Sec.  45.  Any  person  who  sells  cigarettes  to  any  one  under  16  years 
of  age  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  46.  Smoking  cigarettes  by  any  one  under  16  years  of  age,  being 
detrimental  to  public  health,  is  hereby  declared  to  be  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  47.  Every  barber  and  every  person  conducting  a  barber  shop 
or  carrying  on  the  business  of  barbering  for  hire  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
shall  comply  with  the  following  rules  and  regulations: 

Every  place  of  business  shall  be  kept  thoroughly  clean. 

Every  barber  shop  shall  be  provided  with  running  cold  water. 

All  wash  basins  must  be  connected  with  sewer,  properly  trapped,  and 
kept  thoroughly  clean. 

Floors  shall  be  mopped  with  some  antiseptic,  preferably  with  a  solution 
of  corrosive  sublimate  in  the  proportion  of  one  part  corrosive  sublimate 
and  5000  parts   water. 

Cuspidors  must  be  made  with  wide  opening  or  removable  covers  and 
kept  thoroughly  clean,  containing  water  with  some  antiseptic  solution. 

Bath  tubs  shall  be  thoroughly  cleaned  after  each  separate  bath,  and 
flushed  with  hot  water. 

All  mugs  and  shaving  brushes  shall  be  sterilized  by  immersion  in 
boiling  water  or  in  3  per  cent  to  5  per  cent  formalin  solution  after  each 
separate  use  thereof. 


98  ORDINANCE  NO  495. 

All  razors  shall  be  wiped  with  96  per  cent  alcohol  before  and  after 
being  used  on  any  person. 

Hair  brushes  (known  as  sanitary  brushes)  must  be  used.  These 
must  be  sterilized  by  immersion  in  boiling  water  or  5  per  cent  formalin 
solution. 

Combs  must  be  kept  clean  and  treated  likewise. 

Razor  strops  must  be  kept  clean  and  not  wiped  with  the  hand  in 
using. 

A  separate  clean  towel  shall  be  used  for  each  person. 

Alum  or  other  material  used  to  stop  the  flow  of  blood  shall  be  used 
in  powder  form  and  applied  on  a  towel. 

The  use  of  powder  puffs  and  sponges  is  prohibited,  towels  or  ab- 
sorbant  cotton  should  be  used  in  their  place. 

Every  barber  shall  cleanse  his  hands  thoroughly  after  serving  each 
customer. 

All  scissors,  needles,  tweezers,  forceps,  and  all  other  instruments 
must  be  disinfected  in  boiling  water  or  a  3  per  cent  to  5  per  cent  for- 
malin solution  immediately  after  using. 

Barbers  are  warned  against  treating  skin  diseases,  barber's  itch,  etc., 
and  should  advise  their  customers  to  consult  a  physician. 

These  rules  shall  be  printed  on  placard  in  legitimate  type  and  placed 
in  a  conspicuous  place  in  all  barbers'  shops. 

Any  barber  failing  or  refusing  to  comply  with  any  of  these  rules  is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Dairies. 

Sec.  48.  No  person  shall  maintain  a  dairy  within  the  limits  of  the 
City.  The  maintenance  of  a  dairy  is  hereby  defined  and  declared  to  be 
the  maintaining  of  three  or  more  cows  and  selling  the  whole  or  a  part 
of  the  milk  thereof.  Every  person  who  shall  keep  a  cow  or  cows  within 
said  City  shall  be  required  to  obtain  a  permit  from  the  Board  of  Health. 
Any  person  who  keeps  or  maintains  any  cows  within  the  City  and  sells 
the  milk  or  any  part  thereof,  shall  have  each  cow  inspected  and  reported, 
and  be  subject  to  all  regulations  relating  to  the  sale  and  disposition  of 
the  milk  required  by  this  ordinance. 

Milch  Cows  and  Dairies. 

Sec.  49.  All  persons  intending  to  sell  milk  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
must  make  application  to  the  inspector  of  milk  for  the  inspection  of  his 
herd,  stable,  food  and  water  supplies  for  herd,  and  apparatus  for  gather- 
ing and  distributing  the  milk,  as  provided  in  Section  51  of  this  Ordinance. 

Sec.  50.  No  person  shall  sell  milk  within  the  City  of  Fresno  until 
he  has  exhibited  to  the  inspector  of  milk  his  cows  and  stables;  and  the 
cows  and  stables  of  all  persons  from  whom  he  obtains  milk,  and  re- 
ceived from  the  said  Board  a  certificate,  which  he  shall  exhibit  on  de- 
mand, showing  that  the  cows  are  healthy  and  the  stables,  food  and  ap- 
pliances are  in  good  sanitary  condition.  Any  addition  of  non-inspected 
cows  to  the  herd  of  any  dealer  shall  be  reported  to  the  inspector  of 
milk  within  ten  days  thereafter,  and  should  any  person  sell  the  milk 
of  any  cow,  which  has  not  been  inspected  and  approved,  he  shall  be 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  51.  Every  person  desiring  to  vend  milk  within  the  City  of 
Fresno  shall  make  a  written  application  to  the  milk  inspector  request- 
ing an  inspection  of  applicant's  dairy  and  herds  as  provided  in  Section 
49  of  this  Ordinance;  said  application  must  be  in  writing  and  must  con- 
tain: 

1.  The  name  of  the  applicant  in  full,  and  the  name  of  every  person 
interested  in  said  dairy;  the  name  of  the  dairy  and  its  location. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  99 

2.  A  statement  of  the  number  of  cows  owned  by  him,  if  any,  and 
the  names  and  residences  of  persons  from  whom  he  procures  milk,  to- 
gether with  the  number  of  cows  owned  by  them. 

3.  A  statement  that  the  applicant  desires  to  sell  milk  to  the  citi- 
zens of  Fresno,  and  that  he  makes  application  to  the  milk  inspector  to 
inspect  his  cattle  and  appointments  for  the  supply  of  milk  under  the 
rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Health  of  said  City,  and  that  he 
agrees  to  observe  strictly  the  following  regulations  regarding  the  milk 
which  he  supplies  to  all  customers: 

(a)  That  no  milk  shall  be  delivered  or  sold  in  said  City  from  cows 
that  are  unhealthy,  from  cows  receiving  any  kind  of  medicine,  from 
cows  with  inflamed  udder,  or  any  part  thereof  in  an  abnormal  condition 
from  any  cause,  from  cows  affected  with  lump  jaw,  or  from  cows  while 
in  heat  unless  such  cows  are  kept  from  the  rest  of  the  herd  during 
that  time;  from  cows  within  thirty  days  before  or  six  days  after  calving. 

(b)  That  no  milk  shall  be  delivered  or  sold  within  said  City  from 
cows  that  are  fed  partially  or  wholly  on  turnips,  cabbage,  brewery  or 
distillery  malt,  rancid  foods,  or  any  other  kind  of  food  that  would  de- 
teriorate or  taint  the  quality  of  the  milk,  or  from  cows  supplied  with 
bad  or  impure  drinking  water. 

(c)  That  no  milk  shall  be  delivered  or  sold  within  said  City  which 
has  been  drawn  from  the  cow  more  than  fifteen  (15)  hours,  nor  from 
which  any  part  of  the  cream  has  been  removed  (except  that  it  be  sup- 
plied and  marked  as  provided  in  Section  53  of  this  Ordinance),  or  from 
which  strippings  have  been  kept  back,  nor  milk  which  differs  in  any  way 
from  fresh,  sound,  pure,  unadulterated  cow's  milk. 

(d)  That  the  applicant  agrees  that  he  will  not  furnish  or  sell  within 
said  City  any  milk  from  any  cows  unless  they  have  been  inspected  by 
the  milk  inspector  for  the  Board  of  Health  of  said  City,  and  that  his 
cows  shall  be  milked  in  the  cleanest  possible  manner,  without  moisten- 
ing the  teats;  that  milkers'  hands  shall  be  kept  clean  and  udders  wiped 
with  a  clean  damp  cloth  just  before  milking;  that  the  applicant  also 
promises  that  all  his  milkers  shall  wear  a  clean  outer  garment  which 
shall  be  used  for  no  other  purpose  than  for  milking,  and  used  at  each 
milking. 

(c)  That  the  applicant  agrees  to  remove  each  cow's  milk  from  the 
stable  immediately  after  milking,  and  that  he  will  strain,  cool  and  aerate 
all  milk  until  the  temperature  of  same  is  reduced  to  65  degrees  Fahren- 
heit. 

(f)  That  special  care  should  be  taken  to  remove  from  the  stables 
all  manure  and  everything  of  a  foul,  unclean  nature,  and  that  he  will 
keep  his  stables  clean  and  will  whitewash  the  same  thoroughly  every 
spring  and  fall,  and  that  he  will  keep  his  cow  yards  reasonably  free 
from  mud  and  manure,  and  that  he  will  not  at  any  time  stack  or  permit 
to  be  stacked  any  manure  against  his  cow  stables. 

4.  A  stipulation  that  applicant  promises  that  should  any  member  of 
his  family  or  any  employee  become  sick  with  any  contagious  disease,  as 
defined  in  this  Ordinance,  he  will  immediately  notify  the  Health  Ofllcer 
of  said  City,  and  that  he  will  immediately  notify  the  milk  inspector  of 
any  dwelling  or  other  building,  placarded  for  contagious  diseases,  if  said 
building  is  occupied  by  a  person  to  whom  he  delivers  or  sells  milk. 

5.  A  consent  that  the  Board  of  Health  of  said  City,  or  any  member, 
oflacer,  or  employe  thereof,  shall  have  the  right  to  visit  the  premises  of 
the  applicant  at  any  time  for  the  purpose  of  inspecting  the  cows,  stables, 
milk  houses,  food  and  water  supply,  and  take  samples  of  milk  from  his 


100  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

dairy  or  any  milk  wagon  on  the  route  of  applicant  in  order  to  see  that 
the  stipulations  herein  contained  are  being  carried  out. 

6.  A  stipulation  that  the  Board  of  Health,  or  any  official  or  employe 
thereof,  in  making  inspection  of  the  dairy  cows  of  applicant,  may  use 
such  tests  as  in  his  judgment  shall  seem  most  calculated  to  prevent  the 
sale  or  delivery  of  unhealthy  milk  within  said  City. 

7.  A  stipulation  that  he  will  not  receive,  sell,  or  offer  for  sale  the 
milk  of  any  cow  condemned  at  any  inspection,  until  such  condemnation 
has  been  removed  on  subsequent  inspection,  and  this  shown  by  a  certifi- 
cate in  writing  signed  by  the  milk  inspector  and  deposited  with  the 
Board  of  Health. 

8.  A  stipulation  that  he  will  abide  by  any  and  all  regulations  of  the 
Board  of  Health  of  said  City,  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  thereof,  relating 
to  the  sale  of  milk  therein,  and  the  conduct  and  management  of  dairies 
supplying  milk  to  said  City  and  the  inhabitants  thereof,  and  that  if  he 
fails  to  carry  out  the  stipulations  and  agreements  contained  in  said  ap- 
plication, or  the  ordinances  of  said  City,  and  the  rules  and  regulations 
of  the  Board  of  Health  now  in  force  or  hereinafter  adopted  relating  to 
the  sale  of  milk  in  said  City,  that  the  license  of  applicant,  upon  notice, 
may  be  revoked. 

9.  An  agreement  that  he  will  not,  during  the  period  from  and  in- 
cluding April  first,  to  and  including  October  thirty-first  of  each  year, 
bring  into,  sell,  keep,  or  offer  for  sale  within  said  City  any  milk  which 
contains  more  than  75,000  bacteria  per  cubic  centimeter;  or  which,  dur- 
ing the  period  from  and  including  November  first  each  year,  to  and  in- 
cluding March  thirty-first  each  year,  contains  more  than  50,000  bacteria 
per  cubic  centimeter;  or  such  other  numbers,  maximum,  as  the  Board 
of  Health  shall  from  time  to  time  prescribe,  after  notice  thereof. 

10.  Said  application  must  be  signed  and  verified  by  the  applicant. 

If  any  vender  of  milk  has  failed,  neglected  and  refused  to  carry  out 
any  of  the  provisions  of  the  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  any  rule 
or  regulation  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  any  agreement  or  promise 
contained  in  his  application  relating  to  the  sale  and  delivery  of  milk 
or  regulation  of  the  Board  of  Health,  or  any  agreement  or  promise 
and  may,  upon  notice  with  an  opportunity  to  be  heard,  revoke  any  license 
heretofore  or  hereafter  issued,  if  said  vender  shall  fail  to  carry  out  any 
provisions  of  the  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  any  rule  or  regu- 
lation of  the  Board  of  Health  now  in  force  or  hereafter  adopted  relating 
to  the  sale  and  delivery  of  milk  in  said  City. 

Sec.  52.  Every  vender  of  milk  within  the  City  shall  have  his  name 
and  place  of  business  plainly  and  conspicuously  placed  upon  every  con- 
veyance used  by  him  in  the  delivery  or  sale  of  milk. 

Sec.  53.  No  dealer  in  milk  and  no  servant  or  agent  of  such  dealer 
shall  sell,  exchange  or  deliver,  or  have  in  his  custody  or  possession  with 
intent  to  sell,  exchange  or  deliver,  milk  from  which  the  cream  or  any 
part  thereof  has  been  removed,  unless  in  a  conspicuous  place  above  the 
center,  upon  the  outside  of  every  vessel,  can,  bottle  or  package,  from  or 
in  which  such  milk  is  sold,  the  words  "Skimmed  Milk"  are  distinctly 
printed  in  letters  not  less  than  one  inch  in  length.  Nor  shall  any  such 
person  receive,  sell,  exchange  or  deliver,  offer  for  sale,  or  have  in  his 
possession  for  sale  within  said  City  the  milk  of  any  cow  condemned  at 
amy  inspection  by  the  milk  inspector,  until  such  condemnation  has  been 
removed  on  subsequent  inspection  and  this  is  shown  by  a  certificate  in 
writing  made  and  signed  by  said  inspector  and  deposited  with  the  Board 
of  Health. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.    ^^        -  -  ^      ....  ^^^ 

Sec,  54.  No  person  shall  sell,  offer  for  sale,  or  have  in  his  possession 
for  sale  in  the  City  of  Fresno  any  unwholesome,  diluted,  or  adulterated 
milk,  or  milk  known  as  "swill  milk,"  or  milk  containing  more  than  87.50 
per  centum  of  watery  fluid,  or  less  than  twelve  and  forty-nine-one-hun- 
dredths  per  centum  of  milk  solids,  or  less  than  3.5  per  centum  butter 
fats,  or  the  specific  gravity  of  which,  at  a  temperature  of  60  degrees 
Fahrenheit,  shall  not  be  between  1.029  and  1.033,  or  milk  from  cows 
that  are  fed  swill,  still  hops,  brewery  or  distillery  malt,  or  other  like 
food. 

Sec.  55.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Health  Oflacer,  as  inspector  of 
milk,  from  time  to  time  to  test  all  milk  offered  for  sale,  and  to  have 
the  same  analyzed  whenever  the  Board  shall  so  direct. 

Besides  the  chemical  and  other  tests  necessary,  such  bacteriological 
tests  of  the  milk  of  all  dairies  and  the  milk  from  all  cows  where  the 
milk  is  sold  in  said  city  shall  be  made  under  the  authority  of  the  Board 
of  Health  as  shall  be  required  by  said  Board,  Such  tests  shall  be 
thorough  and  shall  be  made  according  to  such  rules  as  said  Board  may 
from  time  to  time  adopt,  and  such  tests  shall  be  promptly  reported  to 
said  Board,  and  notice  of  so  much  thereof  as  concerns  the  owner  of  the 
milk  tested  shall  be  promptly  given  him,  and  the  Board  of  Health  may, 
with  the  consent  and  approval  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City, 
appoint  some  competent  bacteriologist  at  a  fixed  salary  of  $25,00  per 
month. 

Sec,  56,  It  shall  be  and  hereby  is  declared  unlawful  for  any  person 
to  bring  into,  hold,  keep,  sell  or  offer  for  sale  within  said  City  any  milk 
which  has  been  watered,  adulterated,  reduced  or  changed  in  any  respect 
from  its  natural  condition  by  the  addition  of  any  foreign  substance, 
whether  such  person  knows  said  milk  has  been  watered,  adulterated, 
reduced,  or  changed  or  not,  or  whether  he  knows  that  any  foreign  sub- 
stance has  been  added  thereto  or  not;  it  shall  be  and  is  hereby  declared 
unlawful  for  any  person  to  bring  into,  hold,  keep,  sell  or  offer  for  sale 
within  the  said  City  any  milk  during  the  period  from  and  including 
April  first  to  and  including  October  thirty-first  each  year,  which  contains 
more  than  75,000  bacteria  per  cubic  centimeter,  or  which,  during  the 
period  from  and  including  November  first  to  and  including  March  thirty- 
first  each  year,  contains  more  than  50,000  bacteria  per  cubic  centimeter, 
whether  such  person  knows  such  milk  contains  bacteria  in  excess  of  the 
minimum  number  permitted  therein  or  not. 

Sec.  57.  No  milk  shall  be  sold  by  any  person  in  whose  family  or 
residence  there  may  be  any  one  sick  with  a  contagious  disease,  especially 
diphtheria  and  tuberculosis,  scarlet  fever  or  typhoid  fever.  Where  dairy- 
men use  milk  tickets,  after  having  been  once  used,  when  taken  up,  they 
must  be  destroyed  and  not  used  a  second  time. 

Sec.  58.  No  person  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
shall  sell  or  offer  for  sale,  the  milk  from  any  cow  suffering  from  any 
sickness  or  injury,  nor  the  milk  from  any  cow  or  cows  suffering  from 
lump  jaw,  nor  from  any  cow  or  cows  which  are  permitted  to  feed,  graze, 
or  herd  with  other  cows  or  cattle  suffering  from  any  of  the  diseases 
herein  referred  to. 

Sec,  59.  Any  person  who  shall  sell,  offer  for  sale,  or  bring  within 
the  City  limits,  except  in  case  of  a  carrier,  to  be  delivered  to  a  licensed 
milk  vender,  any  milk  without  first  procuring  the  certificate  provided 
for  in  Section  49  of  this  Ordinance  authorizing  him  so  to  do,  shall  be 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 


102  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

A  portion  of  the  health  regulations  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  including 
the  rules  and  regulations  for  plumbing  and  drainage. 

Plumbing  Inspector. 

Sec.  60.  The  Plumbing  Inspector,  when  appointed  by  the  Board  of 
Health,  shall,  in  all  cases,  be  ex-officio  Sanitary  Inspector. 

Assistant  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Sec.  61.  The  Board  of  Trustees  may,  upon  request  or  the  recom- 
mendation of  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  appoint  an  assistant  who  shall, 
while  acting  as  such  assistant,  be  under  the  direction  and  control  of 
the  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Compensation  of  Assistant. 

Sec.  62.  When  such  assistant  is  appointed  and  acting  as  herein  pro- 
vided, his  compensation  shall  be  paid  by  the  City  of  Fresno  at  the  same 
time  and  in  the  same  manner  as  the  salary  of  all  officers  of  the  City  are 
paid,  and  shall  be  fixed  from  time  to  time  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of 
said  City  of  Fresno. 

Reports  of  Assistant. 

Sec.  63.  When  such  assistant,  if  one  is  appointed,  is  so  acting,  all 
reports  required  of  him  by  this  Ordinance,  the  Charter  of  the  City  or  the 
rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Health  of  said  City,  shall  first  be 
submitted  to  the  Plumbing  Inspector  and  thereafter  by  the  Plumbing 
Inspector  be  submitted  to  the  Board  of  Health. 

Powers  of  Inspectors. 

Sec.  64.  As  both  Plumbing  and  Sanitary  Inspector,  the  Plumbing  In- 
spector and  his  assistant,  if  one  shall  be  appointed,  shall  have  power, 
and  it  shall  be  their  duty  to  inspect  and  examine  under  the  direction  of 
the  Board  of  Health,  all  buildings  and  places  in  the  City  of  Fresno  sus- 
pected of  being  in  an  unsanitary  condition,  and  do  and  perform  such 
other  things  with  reference  to  the  sanitation  of  the  City  of  Fresno  as  shall 
be  required  by  the  regularly  adopted  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board 
of  Health. 

Badge  of  Inspectors. 

Sec.  65.  As  Sanitary  Inspector,  the  Plumbing  Inspector  or  his  assist- 
ant shall  wear  an  appropriate  badge  of  office,  as  shall  be  prescribed  by 
the  Board  of  Health,  and  shall,  upon  the  exhibition  thereof,  have  the 
right  of  inspection  of  all  places  in  said  City. 

Duties  of  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Sec.  66.  The  Plumbing  Inspector  of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  inspect 
all  plumbing  in  said  City,  at  such  times  as  are  reasonable,  and  in  such 
a  manner  as  will  insure  a  sanitary  condition  thereof,  whether  old  or  new 
plumbing;  he  shall  examine  all  plans  and  specifications  of  contemplated 
buildings,  improvements,  repairs,  and  alterations  of  buildings  as  far  as 
the  plans  and  specifications  thereof  shall  relate  to  the  plumbing  or  sani- 
tary condition  of  said  buildings,  repairs,  or  alterations;  he  shall  either 
approve  or  reject  the  plans  and  specifications  so  far  as  they  relate  to  the 
plumbing  of  said  building,  improvements,  alteration,  or  repairs,  which 
said  approval  or  rejection  shall  be  designated  upon  said  plans  and  speci- 
fications in  writing,  with  the  date  of  such  examination,  together  with  the 
number  of  such  plans  and  specifications  so  submitted  to  him;  and  he 
shall  thereafter  deliver  or  cause  to  be  delivered  the  said  plans  and 
specifications,  with  such  approval  or  rejection  written  thereupon,  to  the 
office  of  the  City  Engineer  of  the  City  of  Fresno;  he  shall  also  keep  a 
record  of  such  examination,  his  action  thereupon,  the  date  of  his  action. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  103 

the  record  of  the  names  of  the  owner  of  the  contemplated  building,  im- 
provement, repair,  or  alteration,  the  name  of  the  architect  who  sub- 
mitted said  plans  and  the  name  of  the  contractor,  if  known  to  him,  who 
is  to  erect  such  building  or  make  such  alterations  or  repairs,  and  the 
location  of  the  proposed  designated  work.  If  the  Plumbing  Inspector 
shall  approve  the  plumbing  work  designated  in  said  plans  and  specifica- 
tions so  submitted  to  him,  he  shall  give  a  written  permit  to  the  applicant 
asking  therefor,  for  the  work  to  be  done;  if  said  plans  and  specifications 
are  not  in  accordance  with  this  Ordinance,  and  the  rules  and  regula- 
tions of  the  Board  of  Health  in  existence  at  the  time  of  the  signing  of 
the  permit,  the  Plumbing  Inspector  shall,  in  writing,  notify  the  party- 
applying  for  such  a  permit  of  the  defects  thereof,  and  shall  explain  the 
corrections  required  to  be  made  in  order  that  said  plumbing  work  may 
be  done  in  compliance  with  this  Ordinance  and  the  rules  and  regulations 
of  the  said  Board  of  Health. 

Duties  of  Inspector. 

Sec.  67.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector  to  examine  all 
plumbing  placed  in  buildings,  improvements,  repairs,  or  alterations  be- 
fore the  same  is  covered  up  or  closed  in,  and  if  found  to  be  done  in  ac- 
cordance with  the  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno  pertaining  to  plumb- 
ing work  and  other  sanitary  matters,  he  shall  issue  a  certificate  to  that 
effect;  it  shall  also  be  the  duty  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector  to  examine 
all  plumbing  placed  in  buildings,  improvements,  alterations  or  repairs  as 
soon  thereafter  as  the  same  shall  have  been  completed,  and  if,  when 
completed,  the  work  shall  conform  to  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the 
Board  of  Health  and  the  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno  pertaining  to 
such  maters,  he  shall  issue  a  final  certificate  of  approval  of  such  work. 

Reports  of  Inspectors. 

Sec.  68.  The  Plumbing  Inspector  shall,  on  the  first  day  of  each  and 
every  month  after  his  appointment,  make  a  monthly  report  to  the  Board 
of  Health,  which  said  report  shall  contain  the  number  of  plans  and  speci- 
fications received;  the  number  approved;  the  number  rejected;  the  num- 
ber of  first  and  final  examinations  made;  the  number  of  violations  of  the 
rules  of  the  Board  of  Health,  if  any;  the  number  of  violations  of  the 
Ordinances  of  the  Board  of  Health,  if  any;  the  number  of  violations  of 
the  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno  pertaining  to  plumbing  or  other 
sanitary  conditions  of  the  City,  if  any,  and  any  and  all  other  matters 
which  may  from  time  to  time  be  required  by  the  Board  of  Health  with 
reference  to  and  pertaining  to  the  plumbing  and  other  sanitary  condi- 
tions of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

To  Abate  Nuisances. 

Sec.  69.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  immediately 
upon  ascertaining  the  existence  of  anything  which  is  prejudicial  to  public 
health,  unsanitary,  or  a  public  nuisance,  to  promptly  notify  the  party 
or  parties  responsible  for  the  same  to  remove  or  abate  the  nuisance 
at  once — such  notice  shall  be  in  writing  and  in  such  form  as  may  be 
adopted  by  the  Plumbing  Inspector  for  that  purpose  if  said  nuisance 
or  thing  is  not  removed  or  abated  within  the  time  designated  therefor  in 
such  notice,  then  the  Plumbing  Inspector  is  hereby  authorized  to  re- 
move or  abate  the  same,  and  the  cost  thereof,  with  20  per  cent  additional, 
may  be  recovered  from  said  parties  by  suit  in  the  name  of  the  City, 
in  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction.  In  the  event  the  Plumbing  In- 
spector shall  be  compelled,  under  this  Ordinance,  to  remove  or  abate 
any  such  nuisance,  then  he  shall  immediately  in  writing,  report  his  action 
to  the  Board  of  Health,  giving  such  circumstances  and  details  in  such 


104  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

report  as  shall  place  said  Board  of  Health  in  a  position  to  thoroughly 
understand  the  case  reported,  and  if,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Board  of 
Health,  the  property  upon  which  such  nuisance  or  unsanitary  thing  exists 
should  bear  the  expense  of  the  abatement  thereof,  such  costs  and  ex- 
penses, together  with  20  per  cent,  additional,  shall  be  certified  by  the 
Board  of  Health  to  the  City  Clerk,  and  when  so  certified,  shall  become 
a  lien  upon  and  against  the  property,  and  shall  be  collected  in  the  same 
manner  as  any  other  taxes  in  favor  of  the  City  is  collected. 

Notice  of  Nuisance. 
Sec.  70.  When  intending  to  charge  the  property  with  the  costs  and 
expenses  of  the  removal  or  abatement  of  the  nuisance  or  unsanitary 
thing,  the  notice  heretofore  provided  for  shall  be  served  upon  the  owners 
or  reputed  owners  of  said  property  residing  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  pro- 
vided they  reside  therein  by  a  written  or  printed  copy  thereof  served 
personally  or  left  at  their  residence  with  some  adult  member  of  the 
family;  in  the  event  the  owner  is  a  non-resident,  such  notice  shall  be 
served  by  a  written  or  printed  copy  thereof  left  on  the  property  with 
some  adult  member  of  the  family  occupying  the  same,  if  occupied,  and 
if  unoccupied,  by  sending  the  notice  aforesaid  to  the  owner  or  agent 
of  the  property,  if  one  can  be  found,  and  if  the  owner  or  agent  can  not 
be  found,  then  by  posting  such  notice,  either  written  or  printed,  upon 
the  premises  and  publishing  a  copy  thereof  in  a  newspaper  of  general 
circulation  in  the  City  of  Fresno  for  at  least  six  days. 

Yearly  inspection. 
Sec.  71.  The  Plumbing  Inspector  shall,  either  personally  or  by  his 
assistant,  on  the  first  Monday  of  April  of  each  year,  commence  the  in- 
spection of  all  streets,  alleys,  lanes,  places,  cesspools,  vaults,  privies 
and  stables  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  compel  a  general  cleaning  up  of 
said  City  and  places,  and  especially  shall  this  work  be  done  in  the  out- 
lying portions  of  the  City  not  sewered. 

Quality  and  Material  of  Workmanship. 
Sec.  72.    All  material  must  be  of  good  quality  and  free  from  defects. 
The  work  must  be  done  in  a  thorough  and  workmanlike  manner. 

Arrangement  of  Pipes,  Etc. 
Sec.  73.  The  arrangement  of  sewer,  drain,  soil,  waste  and  vent  pipes 
must  be  as  direct  as  possible,  excepting  as  provided  in  these  rules.  All 
changes  in  the  direction  of  sewer,  drain,  soil  and  waste  pipes  shall  be 
made  with  Y  branches  1-16,1-6  or  1-8  bends.  Off  sets  may  be  used,  pro- 
vided the  angle  they  present  is  not  more  acute  than  that  presented  by 
a  1-6  bend.  Where,  under  these  rules,  castiron  pipe  is  allowed,  no  double 
hubs,  double  hub  fittings  or  inverted  joints  shall  be  allowed  below  the 
water  line;  they  may,  however,  be  used  on  the  vent.  Neither  brass, 
wrought  or  cast-iron  sleeves  are  allowed  in  any  case.  Straight  crosses, 
bands  and  saddles  are  prohibited.  Four  by  two,  or  any  other  heel  outlet 
fitting  will  not  be  allowed  to  act  as  waste  pipe  through  the  two-inch 
opening  except  on  vertical  lines  or  stacks;  excepting  where  under  archi- 
tectural conditions  the  space  is  limited,  double  T  Y's  will  not  be  allowed 
to  serve  closets,  and  then  only  on  vertical  lines  or  stacks.  Where,  by 
architectural  conditions,  it  is  not  practicable  to  use  Ys  or  to  comply 
strictly  with  the  rules  as  to  manner  of  venting,  then  these  rules  must 
be  complied  with  as  nearly  as  practicable  and  the  exceptions  meet  with 
the  approval  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Separate  Sewers. 

Sec.  74.    Every  house  and  building  must  be  separately  and  independ- 
ently connected  with  the  street  sewer,  except  in  cases  where  there  may 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  105 

l)e  a  house  in  the  rear  of  the  lot.  In  this  case  it  may  be  connected  with 
the  sewer  of  the  house  in  front,  provided  the  old  sewer  will  satisfactorily 
stand  the  test.  A  house  or  building  shall  be  defined  as  an  architectural 
structure  covered  by  one  roof  and  enclosing  walls.  Porches,  or  the  con- 
tinuation of  porch  roofs  from  building  to  building,  shall  be  considered  as 
a  portion  of  the  main  structure. 

Sewer. 

Sec.  75.  The  sewer,  when  it  lies  under  the  building  and  for  three 
leet  beyond  the  front  or  back  wall,  or  any  wall,  shall  be  of  quality  known 
to  the  trade  as  standard  cast-iron  pipe,  and  all  fittings  shall  be  of  same 
material.  Outside  of  the  building  line  the  sewer  shall  be  continued  to 
the  main  sewer  in  the  street  or  alley  with  either  cast-iron  pipe  or  vitrified 
ironstone  pipe  of  the  best  quality.  This,  however,  shall  not  permit  the 
use  of  intermediate  sections  of  ironstone  pipe  between  cast-iron  pipe,  nor 
the  introduction  of  cast-iron  sections  between  ironstone  pipe. 

House  Sewer. 
Sec.  76,     House  Sewer  is  the  term  applied  to  that  portion  of  the  main 
drain  extending  from  a  point  three  feet  outside  the  outer  face  of  the  wall 
to  its  connection  with  the  public  sewer. 

House  Drain. 
Sec.   77.    House  Drain  is  that  term  applied  to  the  main  horizontal 
drain  and  its  branches  inside  the  walls  of  the  building,  extending  to  and 
connecting  with  the  house  sewer. 

Soil  Pipe. 

Sec.  78.  Soil  Pipe  is  the  term  applied  to  any  pipes  receiving  the  dis- 
charge of  one  or  more  water  closets  with  or  without  other  fixtures. 

Waste  Pipes. 

Sec.  79.  Waste  Pipe  is  the  term  applied  to  any  pipe  receiving  the 
•discharge  of  any  fixture  except  water  closets. 

The  house  drain  must  be  of  "extra  heavy  cast-iron,"  in  three-story 
TDuildings  or  over;  in  one  and  two-story  buildings,  standard  pipe  may  be 
used. 

All  extra  heavy  cast-iron  pipe  must  be  of  the  following  sizes  and 
weights,  with  weight,  size  and  maker's  name  cast  on  the  pipe: 

Weight  per 
Diameter  lineal  foot 

2  inches   ^Vz  pounds. 

3  "      ' 9y2 

4  "  13 

5  "  ..' 17 

6  •'  20 

7  "  ..' 27 

8  "  33J^ 

10  "  45 

12  "  54 

Ironstone  Sewer. 
Sec.   80.     All  joints  on  ironstone  pipe  must  be  made  with  Portland 
cement,  or  other  cement  of  like  quality,  and  clean,  sharp  sand,  and  each 
joint  of  pipe  when  laid  must  be  properly  cleaned  by  suitable  scraper 
before  the  succeeding  joint  is  put  in  place. 

Joints  on  Cast-iron  Pipe. 
Sec.  81.    All  joints  on  cast-iron  pipes  and  fittings  must  be  made  with 
suitable  packing  of  oakum  run  full  with  molten  lead  and  properly  caulked. 


106  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Fall  of  Sewers. 
Sec.  82.  All  sewers  and  soil  pipes  shall  have  a  continuous  fall  of  not 
less  than  one-quarter  inch  to  the  foot,  and  if  possible  more.  Where  prac- 
ticable, it  shall  be  run  along  the  cellar  wall,  or  if  laid  under  the  cellar 
or  lowest  floor  of  a  building,  be  hung  with  iron  hangers  securely  fastened 
to  floor  joists.  When  it  is  not  possible  to  run  and  fasten  the  cast-iron 
sewer  pipe  as  above  directed,  it  may  be  run  in  a  trench  cut  to  a  uniform 
grade. 

Trap  In  Sewer. 

Sec.  83.  The  sewer  shall  have  a  house-trap  placed  twenty  feet  or 
more  from  rear  wall  of  building  (where  possible). 

Fresh  Air  Inlet. 

Sec.  84.  Every  house  drain  shall  have  a  cast-iron  return  bend  placed 
over  house  trap  for  fresh  air  inlet  of  not  less  than  four  inch  pipe,  and  said 
inlet  shall  be  provided  with  an  area  of  not  less  than  sixteen  square  inches 
air  space  of  inlet.  Said  air  inlet  shall  be  connected  to  the  house  side 
of  trap  and  lead  to  outer  air,  terminating  at  a  point  not  less  than  twenty 
feet  from  any  door  or  window.  Said  fresh  air  inlet  shall  be  constructed 
in  such  a  way  that  at  least  two  feet  of  cast-iron  pipe  shall  be  below  th& 
surface  of  the  ground,  provided  the  sewer  at  such  point  of  construction 
is  sufficiently  beneath  to  permit  it. 

Protection  for  Fresh  Air  Inlet. 

Sec.  85.  The  main  trap  shall  have  its  fresh  air  inlet  so  constructed 
as  to  freely  admit  a  supply  of  the  outer  air,  and  at  the  same  time  offer 
protection  to  the  trap  from  foreign  matter  being  introduced  therein. 

Clean-outs. 

Sec.  86.  Heavy  brass  male  thread  clean-outs  of  at  least  one-eighth 
of  an  inch  in  thickness  in  the  cover,  the  same  to  have  a  solid  cast  square 
head,  shall  be  placed  at  the  end  of  each  horizontal  line  of  drain  pipe. 
In  no  case  shall  the  clean-out  provided  for  the  main  horizontal  cast-iron 
drain  pipe  be  of  a  diameter  less  than  four  inches.  In  all  other  drains 
the  clean-outs  shall  be  of  the  same  size  as  the  pipes  they  serve. 

Material  of  Pipe. 

Sec.  87.  Every  soil  and  drain  pipe  shall  be  of  cast  or  wrought  iron. 
pipe.  Waste  pipes  may  be  of  cast,  wrought,  or  lead.  Where  lead  is 
used,  it  shall  be  used  only  as  branches  to  connect  with  the  cast  or 
wrought  iron;  said  branches  shall  not  exceed  five  feet  in  length.  The 
maker's  name  must  be  cast  on  each  length  of  cast-iron  pipe.  No  gal- 
vanized pipe  shall  be  used  as  a  waste  or  soil  pipe. 

Securing  Pipe. 

Sec.  88.  No  soil  pipe  less  than  four  inches  (inside  diameter)  shall 
be  permitted,  and  soil  and  waste  pipes  shall  be  thoroughly  fastened  and 
secured  with  heavy  wrought  iron  straps  or  hooks. 

Extra  Heavy  Pipes. 

Sec.  89.  In  every  building  of  four  stories  or  over,  the  use  of  what  is 
known  to  the  trade  as  "extra  heavy  pipe"  shall  be  required  for  the 
sewer,  soil  and  waste  pipes,  and  the  fittings  to  the  same  shall  be  "extra 
heavy."    The  vent  pipes  may  be  of  the  standard  weight. 

Sec.  89a.  When  either  an  old  or  a  new  two-story  frame  building  or  a 
brick  building  of  any  height  is  placed  upon  a  lot  which  has  an  old  sewer 
within  the  lines  of  any  part  of  the  foundation,  said  sewer  must  be  re- 
placed with  cast-iron  pipe  run  according  to  these  rules  and  regulations. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  lOT 

Joints  in  Wrought  Iron. 

Sec.  90.  All  joints  in  wrought  iron,  soil  or  waste  pipes  shall  be 
screwed  up  till  the  end  of  pipe  touches  or  butts  against  shoulder  of 
fittings. 

Wiped  Joints 

Sec.  91.  Joints  in  lead,  waste  or  soil  pipes  must  in  all  cases  be  wiped. 
Joints  between  lead  and  iron  pipe  must  be  made  by  means  of  cast  brass 
soldering  nipple  or  extra  heavy  brass  ferrule  the  full  size  of  iron  pipe^ 
and  in  all  cases  be  wiped  in  a  workmanlike  manner. 

Rubber  Couplings. 

Sec.  92.  No  rubber  couplings  or  elbows  will  be  allowed  whatever.  No 
soldering  unions  or  slip  joint  connections  will  be  allowed  where  con- 
cealed. 

Coating  of  Pipe 

Sec.  93.  All  cast  or  wrought  iron  pipes  and  fittings  used  for  soil  or 
waste  pipes  must  be  coated  both  outside  and  inside  with  coal  tar  pitch 
applied  hot.    Vent  pipes  must  be  of  galvanized  wrought  iron. 

Graded   Fittings. 

Sec.  94.  When  wrought  iron  pipe  is  used  for  waste,  soil  or  sewer  pipe^ 
it  shall  be  of  the  quality  known  as  "standard"  (thickness)  and  all 
changes  of  direction  shall  be  made  with  Y,  1-16,  1-6  or  1-8  fittings,  threaded 
on  the  inside  and  so  constructed  as  to  form  a  bore  uniform  with  the  pipe, 
without  any  burrs  or  recesses.  All  pipe  must  be  properly  reamed  to 
remove  burr.  Only  recessed,  full  bore  sockets  will  be  permitted.  No 
ordinary  plain  socket  or  fitting  allowed.  Clean-out  plugs  shall  have  brass 
threads. 

Lead  Pipe  Connections. 

Sec.  95.  When  lead  pipe  is  used,  it  must  intersect  at  the  same  angles 
as  given  by  Y's  1-16,  1-6  or  1-8  bends.  Nothing  lighter  than  D  lead  pipe 
shall  be  used. 

No  Flues  for  Sewer  Ventilation. 

Sec.  96.  No  brick,  sheet  metal  or  earthenware  flue  shall  be  used  as  a 
sewer  ventilator;  neither  shall  any  chimney  flue  be  used  for  this  purpose. 

Rainwater  Leaders. 

Sec.  97.  No  rainwater  leaders  shall  be  connected  with  the  sewer,  but 
must  be  led  under  the  sidewalk  to  the  gutter. 

Fixtures  to  be  Trapped. 

Sec.  98.  Every  water  closet,  urinal,  sink,  basin,  bath,  set  of  wash 
trays,  or  other  plumbing  fixtures  shall  be  separately  and  effectively  trap- 
ped and  ventilated.  The  traps  must  be  placed  as  near  to  the  fixtures  as 
possible,  and  in  no  case  more  than  two  feet  from  the  fixture.  In  no  case 
shall  the  trap  of  one  fixture  connect  with  the  trap  of  another.  Neither 
shall  any  trap  or  waste  pipe  connect  with  any  fresh  air  inlet. 

Surface  Drainage. 

Sec.  99.  No  opening  shall  be  provided  in  the  sewer  pipe  of  any  build- 
ing for  the  purpose  of  surface  drainage. 

Traps  to  be  Ventilated. 

Sec.  100.  Traps  must  be  protected  from  syphonage  by  special  air 
pipes  of  lead,  galvanized  wrought  iron,  or  cast  iron,  of  a  size  not  less 
than  the  trap  they  serve,  and,  if  to  supply  air  to  a  water  closet,  not  less 
than  two  inches  in  diameter.     At  the  end  of  all  horizontal  runs  of  vent 


108  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

pipe,  a  screwed  plug  shall  be  placed,  also  at  the  bottom  of  all  vertical 
vent  lines  where  sediment  is  liable  to  collect,  a  suitable  drip  plug  no  less 
than  one  foot  long  shall  be  placed.  If  the  plug  is  at  the  foot  of  a  vertical 
concealed  vent,  then  it  shall  be  so  placed  as  to  admit  of  repairs.  In  no 
case  shall  these  plugs  and  drips  be  of  a  size  less  than  the  vent  they 
serve. 

Vents. 

Sec.  101.  All  air  pipes  shall  run  of  undiminished  size  separately  or 
combined  through  the  roof  and  for  one  foot  above,  and  left  open,  or  they 
may  be  connected  with  the  main  vent  at  least  one  foot  above  the  highest 
fixture.  In  no  case  shall  they  be  allowed  to  be  carried  down  from  the 
fixture. 

Vents,  Continued. 

Sec.  102.  Ventilating  pipes  must  be  run  with  as  few  bends  as  possible 
and  the  branches  must  be  connected  to  main  vent  at  an  angle  of  not 
more  than  forty-five  degrees,  and  be  increased  in  size  every  thirty  feet. 
When  combined,  the  vent  pipes  must  be  increased  in  size  according  to 
the  following  table: 

In  all  buildings  of  four  stories  or  less,  branch  vents  of  water  closets 
shall  not  be  of  a  size  less  than  the  following: 

(The  term  "branch  vent,"  as  here  applied  shall  be  construed  to  mean 
all  that  vent  pipe  located  between  the  fixture  and  the  joint  where  the 
vent  joins  into  the  main  vertical  vent.) 

Two  water  closets  may  be  vented  into  a  two-inch  branch  vent.  Three 
to  four  water  closets  may  be  vented  into  a  two  and  one-half  inch  vent. 
Five  to  eight  water  closets  may  be  vented  into  a  three-inch  vent.  Nine 
or  more  water  closets  may  be  vented  into  a  four-inch  vent.  Single  water 
closets,  if  the  drop  does  not  exceed  ten  feet,  may  be  vented  with  a  two- 
inch  vent  pipe  for  a  distance  of  thirty  feet;  when  the  vent  is  longer  than 
thirty  feet,  then  the  entire  vent  shall  be  two  and  one-half  inch  until  the 
distance  of  sixty  feet,  when  it  shall  be  increased  to  three-inch  to  a  finish. 
In  all  cases  where  the  soil  pipe  has  a  drop  greater  than  ten  feet,  then  the 
soil  pipe  shall  be  continued  full  bore  to  a  point  one  foot  above  roof  and 
act  as  vent  pipe. 

Every  water  closet  must  be  back  vented  from  a  point  as  near  the 
floor  line  as  possible,  except  when  it  is  the  highest  fixture  and  located 
within  two  feet  of  the  vertical  soil  pipe. 

In  all  cases  where  there  is  a  battery  of  closets,  each  closet  shall  be 
back  vented  according  to  these  rules. 

Two  basins,  baths,  or  similar  fixtures  may  be  vented  through  a  one 
and  one-half  inch  pipe;  three  to  four,  through  two-inch  pipe;  four  to  six, 
through  a  two  and  one-half  inch  pipe;  seven  to  fourteen,  through  a  three- 
inch  pipe.  When  more  than  fourteen,  a  four-inch  vertical  vent  shall  be 
required. 

Manner  of  Venting. 

Sec.  103.  In  each  and  every  building  to  be  used  as  a  residence,  or 
otherwise,  and  where  the  water  closet  or  closets  is  or  are  situated  either 
within  the  premises  or  within  ten  feet  of  the  outside  walls  of  said  prem- 
ises, then,  in  any  and  all  cases,  it  shall  be  required  that  at  least  onie 
four-inch  vent  pipe  be  continued  to  a  point  at  least  one  foot  above  main 
roof,  and  this  irrespective  of  what  distance  the  soil  pipe  may  drop.  In 
all  cases  where  vents  branch  into  one  another,  the  branch  fittings  must 
not  be  less  than  three  feet  and  six  inches  above  the  floor  level  of  the 
fixture  or  fixtures  served.  When  one  and  one-half  inch  branch  vents  are 
used  on  fixtures;  then  the  said  branch  vent  shall  not  exceed  five  feet 
horizontally.  Where,  by  architectural  conditions,  it  is  not  practicable  to 
comply  strictly  with  these  rules,  and  venting  has  to  be  done  under  the 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  109 

floor  and  the  available  space  is  limited,  then  all  rules  shall  be  complied 
with  as  nearly  as  practicable.  When  a  fixture  or  fixtures  is  or  are 
located  in  a  yard  and  it  or  they  is  or  are  ten  or  more  feet  from  the  main 
building,  and  the  room  in  which  the  fixture  is  located  is  not  connected 
with  the  main  building,  or  used  as  a  residence,  then  the  fixture  or 
fixtures,  trap  or  traps,  need  not  be  vented. 

Connecting  Vents. 

Sec.  104.  Where  vent  pipes  branch  into  one  another,  and  where  they 
branch  into  the  main  vent,  the  branch  fitting  must  be  at  least  three  feet 
and  six  inches  from  the  floor  line. 

Termination  of  Vents. 

Sec.  105.  No  soil  or  vent  pipe  shall  terminate  at  a  point  within  ten 
feet  of  the  bottom  of  any  door,  window,  other  opening,  or  house  tank  of 
main  structure.  When  fixtures  are  located  within  kitchen  exten- 
sions and  similar  places,  or  when  a  roof  is  used  for  yard 
purposes,  or  when  an  opening  in  the  main  building  is  to  be  guarded, 
then  the  ten-foot  limit  as  pertains  to  the  discharge  of  vent  gases,  shall 
be  enforced  and  the  vents  must  be  either  extended  beyond  the  ten-foot 
limit  or  carried  higher,  as  the  case  may  demand ;  but  when  it  is  not  prac- 
ticable to  otherwise  prevent  gases  entering  premises,  then  the  vent's  end 
shall  be  carried  to  a  point  not  less  than  one  foot  above  the  line  of  the 
main  roof. 

No  Caps  or  Cowls,  Etc. 

Sec,  106.  Every  vertical  soil,  waste  and  vent  pipe  (unless  otherwise 
provided  for)  must  extend  full  bore  to  a  point  not  less  than  one  foot  above 
roof  and  be  continued  to  a  point  at  least  ten  feet  from  any  opening  of  the 
house  or  of  an  adjoining  building.  No  caps  or  cowls  shall  be  affixed  to 
the  top  of  any  ventilating  pipe,  though  a  strong  wire  basket  may  be  affixed. 

Traps. 

Sec.  107.  No  traps  shall  be  placed  at  the  foot  of  any  vertical  soil  or 
waste  pipe.  No  fixture  shall  have  a  trap  of  less  than  one  and  one-half 
inches  internal  diameter.  Bell  traps  are  prohibited.  A  range  of  closets, 
or  a  range  of  urinals,  may  be  served  by  one  trap,  provided  the  arrange- 
ment thereof  receives  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Health. 

Slop  Hoppers  and  Sinks. 

Sec.  108.  Slop  hoppers  and  sinks  shall  be  of  iron  or  glazed  earthen. 
When  set  upon  the  floor,  must  be  connected  to  the  waste  pipe  with  lead 
pipe  wiped  on  to  a  brass  ferrule,  the  same  to  be  caulked  with  molten  lead, 
or  they  may  be  connected  with  an  approved  iron  or  brass  connection.  No 
slop  hoppers  allowed  inside  any  part  of  the  building,  but  enameled  iron 
or  earthenware  hoppers  or  scullery  sinks  may  be  placed  upon  a  porch.  All 
slop  hoppers  and  scullery  sinks  shall  be  provided  with  suitable  traps  of 
not  less  than  two  inches  internal  diameter. 

In  all  residences  or  buildings  not  of  themselves  connected  with  the 
sewer  by  a  sink  or  other  suitable  receptacle  for  slops,  dish  water,  etc., 
there  shall  be  provided  a  slop  hopper,  of  such  material  as  is  designated 
in  this  Ordinance,  at  some  place  on  the  premises. 

Safe  Wastes. 

Sec.  109.  Every  safe  waste  under  a  bath,  basin,  tank,  or  other  fixture, 
must  be  drained  by  a  special  pipe  of  lead,  galvanized  or  tar-dipped  pip© 
of  a  diameter  not  less  than  one  inch  bore,  and  in  no  case  shall  it  be  con- 
nected directly  to  any  soil,  drain,  sewer  or  vent  pipe,  but  made  to  dis- 
charge outside  the  building  or  be  satisfactorily  and  indirectly  connected. 


110  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

Urinals. 

Sec.  110.  When  urinals  are  placed  in  any  public  building,  including 
all  saloons,  depots,  halls,  meeting  places  and  other  places  where  the  public 
congregate  for  pleasure  or  otherwise,  the  floors  must  be  covered  with 
either  glass,  slate,  or  marble.  Floor  drains  from  urinals  shall  have  an 
effective  trap  of  at  least  two-inch  diameter;  the  trap  to  be  supplied  with 
water  drip. 

No  galvanized  iron  or  other  sheet  metal  trough  urinals  will  be  per- 
mitted. All  urinals  shall  be  supplied  by  automatic  flushing  tanks.  All 
waste  pipes  from  urinals,  slop  hoppers,  wash  basins,  bath  tubs,  sinks,  or 
other  fixtures  must  connect  direct  with  house  drain,  and  be  properly 
trapped  and  ventilated.     (As  amended  by  Ord.  530.) 

Special   Fixtures. 

Sec.  111.  Wastage  discharging  from  dentists'  cuspidors,  and  which 
•connect  with  the  plumbing  system,  must  discharge  into  and  connect  with 
the  said  system  by  waste  pipes,  and  be  vented  just  as  is  required  for  wash 
basin.  Wastage  discharging  from  beer  pumps,  and  which  connect  with 
the  plumbing  system,  must  be  connected  to  and  with  said  system  through 
•either  a  regular  and  properly  connected  branch  fitting,  or  through  a  prop- 
erly drilled  and  tapped  orifice  cut  into  the  waste  pipe  to  which  the  con- 
nection is  made,  and  through  a  heavy  brass  male  and  female  threaded 
-nosing  spud,  the  male  thread  of  which  is  made  sufficiently  tapering  to 
Insure  a  tight  joint.  Water  fillers,  ice  boxes,  or  refrigerators  shall  in  no 
■case  be  directly  connected  to  or  with  the  sewerage  system,  but  they  may 
be  indirectly  connected,  provided  the  manner  of  connecting  be  approved 
l)y  the  Board  of  Health. 

Steam  Exhaust. 

Sec.  112.  No  steam  exhaust  shall  connect  with  any  sewer,  drain,  soil 
or  waste  pipe.  A  steam  condenser,  however,  may  be  permitted  to  receive 
the  steam  exhaust,  and  the  condensation  pipe  be  connected  to  the  sewer 
system,  provided  all  are  done  to  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Health. 

Pipes  IVIust  be  Tested. 

Sec.  113.  All  sewers,  drains,  soil,  waste  and  vent  pipes,  which  are  not 
'Of  ironstone,  must  have  all  openings  stopped,  and  be  filled  with  water. 
The  Board  of  Health  shall  have  the  right  to  demand  such  water  or  other 
test  to  ironstone  pipes  as  it  may  deem  necessary.  When  a  system  of 
plumbing  has  been  tested  in  sections,  then  there  shall  be  another  test 
".made  after  the  various  lines  have  been  connected  together,  and  this  last 
test  shall  be  with  water  pressure  equal  to  a  column  ten  feet  above  the 
lowest  point  of  the  sewer  or  drain  located  within  the  premises.  The 
smoke  or  peppermint  test  shall  be  made  at  any  time  whenever  demanded 
by  the  Board  of  Health,  but  the  smoke  test  shall  be  made  before  final 
certificate  is  issued.  The  testing  of  a  plumbing  system  must  be  made  in 
the  presence  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  and  if  the  test  proves  satisfactory 
to  him  he  shall  issue  a  proper  certificate  accordingly.  In  all  cases  notice 
must  be  given  the  Plumbing  Inspector  when  the  work  is  sufficiently  ad- 
vanced for  inspection. 

All  of  the  provisions  of  the  various  paragraphs  of  this  section  shall 
apply  to  outside  and  inside  pipes  of  the  plumbing  system  of  a  building. 

Testing. 

Sec.  114.  Immediately  upon  the  completion  of  the  plumbing  system 
of  a  building,  notice  must  be  given  the  Plumbing  Inspector  to  that  effect, 
and  the  work  must  be  ready  for  the  final  inspection  of  the  Plumbing  In- 
spector. The  failure  upon  the  part  of  a  master  plumber  to  make  applica- 
tion for  first  or  final  inspection,  or  the  violation  of  any  of  these  rules  of 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  Ill 

the  Board  of  Health  as  to  the  construction  of  plumbing  work,  and  failure 
to  correct  faults  after  notification,  shall  be  deemed  sufficient  cause  to 
liave  his  license  suspended  for  such  length  of  time  as  the  Board  of  Health 
may  deem  proper.  No  master  plumber  shall  construct  or  alter  any  sys- 
tem of  plumbing  during  the  period  of  his  suspension. 

Water  Closets. 

Sec.  115.  Excepting  Flushometer  closets,  all  water  closets  within  a 
T)uilding  must  be  supplied  from  separate  tanks  or  cisterns,  the  water  of 
which  shall  not  be  used  for  any  other  purpose.  A  group  of  water  closets 
may  be  supplied  from  one  tank,  but  water  closets  located  on  different 
floors  must  not  be  supplied  from  one  tank.  Plunger,  pan,  common  hopper, 
flush  rim  hopper,  offset  and  front  or  back  wash-out  closets  are  strictly 
l)rohibited  in  any  part  of  a  building  or  premises;  provided,  that  front  or 
back  wash-out  closets  now  in  use  in  the  City  of  Fresno  may  remain,  but 
under  no  circumstances  to  be  permitted  in  new  buildings  or  new  premises 
erected  hereafter.  When  water  closets  are  supplied  from  tanks,  the  down 
or  flush  pipe  shall  in  no  case  be  less  than  one  and  one-quarter  inches, 
inside  diameter.  When  a  water  closet  is  connected  to  the  soil  pipe  by 
and  through  a  lead  bend,  then  the  outlet  side  of  the  bend  must  be  properly 
wiped  to  a  brass  ferrule,  and  the  ferrule  be  properly  caulked  into  receiv- 
ing hub.  When  a  water  closet  is  not  connected  to  the  soil  pipe  by  a  lead 
bend,  then  it  may  be  connected  by  and  through  a  lead  pipe  extension 
which  shall  be  properly  wiped  to  a  heavy  brass  ferrule,  and  the  ferrule 
be  properly  caulked  into  the  receiving  hub.  When,  under  the  two  pre- 
ceding paragraphs  of  this  section,  closets  are  connected  by  and  through 
lead  pipe,  they  shall  be  set  in  putty  mixed  with  red  lead  and  pure  linseed 
oil.  When  water  closets  are  connected  otherwise,  then  the  connection 
must  be  made  with  an  approved  adjustable  and  threaded,  or  threaded  and 
caulked,  floor  flange  connection.  In  no  case  shall  either  brass  or  iron 
•sleeves  be  allowed. 

Water  Closets,   (Cent.) 

Sec.  116.  When  water  closets  are  so  constructed  that  the  trap  is  a  part 
of  the  closet,  then  they  must  be  of  all  earthenware,  or  enameled  iron,  or  a 
combination  of  these  materials.  All  water  closet  receivers  must  be  of 
either  earthenware  or  of  enameled  iron  no  stone,  cement,  brick,  wooden, 
or  other  porous  substance  will  be  permitted  to  be  used.  This  shall  apply 
to  both  single  water  closets  and  closets  built  in  series  of  ranges.  All 
closet  floors  shall  have  suitable  floor  joists  so  as  to  make  solid  foundation 
for  closets.  All  closet  tanks  discharging  through  one  and  one-quarter 
inch  flush  pipe  shall  be  at  least  five  feet  and  six  inches  from  the  floor 
and  more  if  possible. 

Ratio  of  Water  Closets. 

Sec.  117.  Each  tenement,  flat,  and  store  must  be  provided  with  not 
less  than  one  water  closet.  In  all  places  of  employment  where  men  and 
women  are  employed,  separate  and  sufficient  water  closets  shall  be  pro- 
vided for  the  males  and  females,  as  required  by  these  rules  and  regula- 
tions. The  water  closets  provided  for  males  shall  be  plainly  marked 
■"Men's  Toliet,"  and  the  water  closets  provided  for  women  shall  be  plainly 
market  "Women's  Toilet." 

In  all  places  of  employment  coming  under  Section  117,  not  less  than 
one  water  closet  shall  be  provided  for  every  twenty-five  males,  or  lesser 
number,  and  not  less  than  one  water-closet  shall  be  provided  for  every 
twenty-five  females,  or  lesser  number;  and  these  water  closet  facilities 
shall  be  provided  upon  at  least  every  second  story.  Where  there  are 
employes  in  a  basement,  such  basement  shall  be  considered  as  being  one 
story. 


112  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 

In  lodging  houses,  or  hotels,  hereafter  erected  or  altered,  there  shall 
be  provided  not  less  than  one  water  clos«t  for  every  twenty-five  females 
or  lesser  number,  and  not  less  than  one  water  closet  for  every  twenty- 
five  males  or  lesser  number.  The  number  of  water  closets  required 
shall  be  determined  from  the  number  of  lodging  quarters  provided  in 
said  lodging  house  or  hotel.  In  all  buildings  used  jointly  for  residence 
and  business  purposes,  separate  and  sufficient  water  closets  shall  be 
provided  for  the  use  of  families,  employes,  and  patrons  of  the  place. 

Wooden  Sinks  or  Wash  Trays. 

Sec.  118.  No  wooden  sinks,  or  wooden  wash  trays,  or  zinc,  or  other 
sheet  metal  lined  wooden  sinks,  baths,  or  wash  trays,  shall  be  allowed 
on  the  premises.  All  fixtures  must  be  open  to  the  free  circulation  of 
air  and  not  enclosed  so  as  to  harbor  vermin. 

Ventilation  of  Rooms. 
Sec.  119.  Each  and  every  compartment  wherein  a  water  closet, 
urinal  or  slop  hopper,  or  scullery  sink  is  situated,  shall  be  ventilated 
by  means  of  a  window  opening  directly  to  the  external  atmosphere,  or 
by  means  of  an  air  shaft  having  an  area  of  at  least  four  square  feet. 
The  air  shaft  shall  continue  of  undiminished  size  to  the  roof,  and  at  this 
point  its  openings  shall  equal  in  area  not  less  than  that  of  the  air  shaft. 
No  air  shaft,  or  window  ventilating  either  a  water  closet,  urinal,  slop 
hopper,  or  scullery  sink  compartment  shall  discharge  into,  or  ventilate 
any  other  compartment  whatsoever.  The  provisions  of  the  preceding 
paragraph  shall  not  prevent  the  enlargement  of  air  shafts  to  a  size  suit- 
able and  adequate  to  ventilate  a  series  of  closets,  urinals,  slop  hoppers, 
or  scullery  sink  compartments.  The  requirements  of  this  section  shall 
not  apply  to  a  ventilating  system  of  sufficient  capacity  to  exhaust  to 
above  the  roof  all  the  air  in  the  compartment  or  compartments,  covered 
by  Section  119,  every  ten  minutes.  In  all  cases  covered  by  this  Section, 
the  manner  and  system  of  ventilating  must  meet  with  the  approval  of 
and  be  installed  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  and  when 
an  exhaust  ventilating  system  is  used  under  provisions  of  the  preced- 
ing paragraph  of  this  section,  the  plan  of  system  shall  be  such  as  will 
meet  with  the  approval  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector  and  of  the  City  Engi- 
neer and  City  Fire  Marshal,  and  the  system  must  be  installed  to  the 
satisfaction  of  said  Plumbing  Inspector  and  parties. 

When  a  Building  is  Moved. 

Sec.  120.  When  a  building  is  moved  and  reconnected  with  the  public 
sewer,  the  old  fixtures  and  plumbing  must  be  placed  in  a  sanitary  con- 
dition and  must  comply  with  the  rules  and  regulations  of  this  Ordi- 
nance. 

When  an  addition  is  made  to  or  in  a  building  where  new  fixtures 
are  to  be  put  in  the  addition,  and  the  old  fixtures  are  to  be  altered  and 
reset  in  the  old  portion  of  the  building,  then  both  the  new  fixtures  to 
be  put  in  and  the  old  plumbing  in  the  building  must  be  put  in  a  sani- 
tary condition  and  comply  with  the  provisions  of  this  Ordinance. 

Condemnation  of  a  Building. 

Sec.  121.  Where  a  building  has  been  inspected  and  the  Plumbing 
work  condemned  by  the  Plumbing  Inspector  as  being  in  an  unsanitary 
condition,  notice  to  that  effect  shall  be  given  in  writing  by  such  inspector 
to  the  owner  or  agent  of  such  building  and  such  notice  shall  specify 
the  character  of  the  repairs  or  improvements  that  must  be  made.  If 
the  owner  or  agent  objects  to  such  condemnation  or  the  repairs  or  im- 
provements required  to  be  made,  he  may  within  three  days  after  such 
notice,  appeal  to  the  Board  of  Health  from  the  decision  of  the  Plumbing 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  113 

Inspector.  Such  appeal  shall  be  taken  by  filing  with  the  Secretary  of 
the  Board  of  Health,  and  a  copy  with  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  a  notice 
in  writing  stating  his  objections  to  such  condemnation  of  the  work,  re- 
pairs or  improvements  ordered  made,  and  a  notice  that  he  appeals 
to  the  Board  of  Health. 

If  an  appeal  is  so  taken  by  the  agent  or  owner,  the  same  shall  be 
heard  at  the  next  regular  meeting  of  said  Board,  or  at  a  special  meeting 
called  for  that  purpose,  notice  of  which  shall  be  given  to  such  owner 
or  agent,  and  its  decision  shall  be  final  and  conclusive  as  to  such  con- 
demnation, and  as  to  repairs  or  improvements  required. 

When  the  plumbing  in  any  building  has  been  condemned  as  unsani- 
tary and  no  appeal  taken  as  herein  provided,  or  if  taken  and  the  de- 
cision of  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  is  affirmed,  if  the  plumbing  has  not 
been  repaired  or  improvement  made  as  required,  or  work  to  make  such 
repairs  or  improvements  has  not  been  commenced  in  good  faith  within 
three  days  after  such  notice  of  condemnation,  or  affirmation  on  appeal, 
it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Health  Officer  to  post  at  some  conspicuous 
place  on  said  building  one  or  more  placards  which  shall  be  substantially 
as  follows: 

WARNING! 

This  building  has  been  condemned  as  unsanitary  and  unfit  for  human 
habitation  or  occupancy,  and  it  is  unlawful  for  any  person  to  reside  in 
or  occupy  the  same. 

By  order  of  Board  of  Health. 


Health  Officer. 

The  wording  "Warning"  shall  be  printed  in  letters  not  less  than  one 
inch  high,  and  the  other  portion  shall  be  written  or  printed  in  plain 
legible  type  or  writing.  Such  placard  or  placards  shall  remain  on  said 
building  until  the  required  repairs  or  improvements  are  made,  and  shall 
be  removed  only  by  the  Health  Officer  or  by  his  order,  and  it  shall  be 
unlawful  for  any  other  person  to  remove  the  same. 

After  a  building  has  been  placarded  as  condemned  on  account  of  un- 
sanitary plumbing,  and  until  the  repairs  and  improvements  required 
have  been  made,  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  reside  in  or 
occupy  the  same  either  for  business  or  residence  purposes,  or  to  let,  rent 
or  hire  the  same,  or  any  part  thereof,  or  to  collect,  receive  or  pay  any 
rental  therefor,  or  any  part  thereof  whether  as  agent,  owner,  tenant,  or 
otherwise. 

Pipes  Must  not  be  Built  into  Walls. 

Sec.  122.  No  soil,  waste,  leader  or  vent  pipe  of  any  kind  shall  be 
built  into  brick,  stone  or  concrete  walls;  when  necessary  to  conceal 
pipes  of  this  class,  they  must  be  run  in  suitable  reveals  or  recesses. 

Registration. 

Sec.  123.  On  and  after  the  passage  of  this  Ordinance,  every  plumber 
doing  business  in  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  register  his  name  and  address 
at  the  office  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Bonds. 

Sec.  124.  Every  master  plumber,  before  he  shall  be  allowed  to  regis- 
ter, shall  give  bonds  to  the  State  of  California  in  the  sum  of  Five  Hundred 
Dollars,  with  two  good  and  sufficient  sureties  for  the  faithful  discharge 
of  his  duties  as  master  plumber,  which  said  bond  shall  be  approved  by 
and  filed  with  the  Board  of  Health. 

8* 


114  ORDINANCE  NO.  495. 


Affidavit. 


Sec.  125.  Every  person,  firm  or  corporation  engaging  in  the  plumbing 
business  after  the  passage  of  this  Ordinance,  shall  appear  in  person  or 
by  duly  authorized  representatives  at  the  office  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector 
and  register  his  name  and  place  of  business,  age,  and  nativity,  the  same 
to  be  subscribed  and  sworn  to  by  the  party  making  application,  on 
blanks. 

Qualification  for  Master  Plumber. 

Sec.  126.  No  person  shall  receive  a  license  as  a  master  plumber 
who  has  not  attained  the  age  of  twenty-one  years,  and  has  an  established 
place  of  business  in  the  City  of  Fresno. 

License. 
Sec.  127.  No  license  as  a  master  plumber  shall  be  granted  for  more 
than  one  year,  or  for  the  unexpired  portion  thereof.  All  licenses  expire 
upon  the  first  day  of  June  of  each  year  unless  sooner  revoked.  Upon 
the  expiration  of  the  yearly  license,  every  master  plumber  carrying  on 
the  business  of  plumbing  shall  be  required,  within  thirty  days,  to  be 
again  registered  and  file  a  new  bond,  as  provided  for  in  sections  123, 
124,  and  125  of  this  Ordinance. 

Examination. 

Sec.  128.  No  license  shall  be  granted  to  any  person  making  appli- 
cation to  become  registered  as  a  master  or  journeyman  plumber  unless 
said  person  shall  have  first  passed  a  satisfactory  examination  by  the 
Plumbing  Inspector  or  a  committee  to  be  appointed  by  him,  of  his  quali- 
fications to  conduct  the  business  of  master  plumber  or  to  practice  his 
trade  as  a  journeyman  plumber. 

Tests,  Continued. 

Sec.  129.  Work  must  be  ready  for  inspection  when  notice  is  sent 
to  inspector.  The  failure  on  the  part  of  a  master  plumber  to  make  ap- 
plication for  first  and  final  inspections,  or  a  violation  of  any  of  the 
rules  of  the  Board  of  Health,  in  the  construction  of  any  plumbing  work, 
or  failure  to  correct  the  fault  after  notification,  will  be  deemed  sufficient 
cause  to  have  his  license  suspended  for  such  length  of  time  as  the 
Board  of  Health  may  deem  proper.  No  master  plumber  shall  construct 
or  alter  a  system  of  plumbing  during  the  time  of  his  suspension. 

Drawings  of  Drainage  and  Plumbing  to  be  Filed. 

Sec.  130.  The  drainage  and  plumbing  of  all  buildings,  both  public 
and  private  hereafter  erected  in  said  City  shall  be  executed  in  accord- 
ance with  plans  previously  approved  in  writing  by  the  Plumbing  In- 
spector of  said  City;  and  suitable  drawings  and  descriptions  of  the  said 
drainage  and  plumbing  shall,  in  each  case  be  submitted  to  the  Plumbing 
Inspector  and  placed  on  file  in  his  office. 

Sec.  131.  No  alterations  or  changes  in  the  plumbing  work  or  fixtures 
in  any  old  or  new  building  or  buildings  shall  be  done  until  application  is 
made  to  the  plumbing  inspector  and  in  accordance  with  the  Ordinances 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  the  rules  and  regulations  of  the  Board 
of  Health  of  said  City. 

The  applicant  must  furnish  plans  and  specifications  for  the  work 
about  to  be  altered  or  changed,  and  if  found  to  be  in  accordance  with 
the  rules  of  the  Board  of  Health  a  permit  will  be  granted  to  do  the 
work,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  plumbing  inspector.  This  rule  shall 
not  be  construed  to  include  leaks,  repairing  faucets,  breaks  in  pipes  or 
stoppage  of  the  same. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  495.  115 

Sec.  132.  It  shall  not  be  lawful  for  any  plumber  to  practice  his 
trade  in  the  City  of  Fresno  without  first  obtaining  a  certificate  from 
the  City  Plumbing  Inspector  or  the  committee  appointed  by  him.  To 
obtain  such  certificate,  it  shall  be  necessary  for  all  journeymen  plumbers 
not  registered,  to  pass  a  satisfactory  examination  before  the  Plumbing 
Inspector  or  the  committee  appointed  by  him,  setting  forth  their  ability 
to  do  work  as  journeymen  plumbers. 

Sec.  133.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  licensed  master  plumber  to 
display  at  his  place  of  business  outside  thereof,  a  sign  with  his  full 
registered  name,  and  no  other  person  than  a  registered  plumber  shall 
he  allowed  to  display  any  such  sign,  carry  on  or  engage  in  the  business 
of  plumbing,  or  make  any  connections  with  any  sewer,  drain,  soil  or 
waste  pipe,  or  any  pipe  connected  therewith,  provided,  however,  that 
any  competent  sewer  constructor  whose  competency  has  been  certified 
to  by  the  Plumbing  Inspector,  and  a  permit  granted  to  him  by 
such  Plumbing  Inspector,  may  lay  any  house  sewer,  upon  his  execut- 
ing a  bond  to  the  State  of  California  in  the  sum  of  $500.00  with  two 
sufficient  sureties  approved  by  the  Board  of  Health,  and  filed  with  the 
Secretary  thereof,  but  such  permit  shall  not  authorize  such  person 
to  do  any  plumbing  work;  provided  further,  that  any  registered  or 
licensed  master  or  journeyman  plumber,  or  person  to  whom  permit  is 
granted  to  lay  house  sewers,  who  shall  refuse  or  neglect  to  comply 
with  the  regulations  of  the  Board  of  Health  or  any  City  Ordinance  re- 
lating thereto  or  who  takes  advantage  thereof  to  charge  unreasonable 
prices  shall  forfeit  his  license  or  permit  and  his  registration  shall  be 
cancelled. 

Sec.  134.  Any  licensed  plumber  who  shall  neglect  or  refuse  to  com- 
ply with  these  rules,  shall  have  his  license  suspended  or  revoked. 

Sec.  135.  Members  of  the  police  force,  constables,  watchmen,  the 
sheriff  of  the  County  and  his  deputies,  are  enjoined  and  all  citizens 
generally  are  respectfully  requested  to  give  information  to  the  Board 
of  Health  of  any  violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  so 
that  the  sanitary  laws  providing  for  cleanliness  and  health  of  the  City 
may  be  fully  executed,  and  all  offenders  promptly  punished. 

Sec.  136.  No  person  shall  maintain  any  privy,  privy  vault  or  cess* 
pool  within  the  City  upon  any  premises  adjoining  a  lateral  sewer. 

Sec.  137.  Any  person  or  corporation  who  shall  maintain  or  permit 
upon  their  premises  the  maintenance  of  any  nuisance  specified  which 
may  not  be  so  specified,  or  who  shall  violate  or  permit  upon  their  prem- 
ises the  violation  of  any  provision  of  this  ordinance,  or  any  person  or 
-corporation  violating  or  willfully  non-complying  with  any  of  the  pro- 
visions of  this  ordinance  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  convic- 
tion thereof  shall  be  punished  by  fine  not  exceeding  Three  Hundred 
Dollars  or  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  Jail  not  exceeding  ninety 
days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  138.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed,  and  ordinances  397  and 
431  are  hereby  expressly  repealed. 

Sec.  139.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  the  date  of  its  passage  and  approval. 


116  ORDINANCE  NO.  497. 

ORDINANCE  NO.  497. 
In  effect  Dec.  7,  1905. 

Entitled  "An  Ordinance  concerning  the  erection  and  maintenance  of 
safety  gates,  towers  and  gongs  at  certain  railroad  crossings  in  the  City 
of  Fresno,  regulating  the  operation  of  such  gates  and  gongs,  and  provid-^ 
ing  penalties  for  the  violation  of  this  ordinance." 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  All  persons,  firms  or  corporations  owning,  operating  or  con- 
trolling any  steam  railway  engines  or  cars  propelled  by  steam  at  any 
place  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  are  hereby  required  to  erect 
and  maintain  safety  gates  at  each  side  of  the  crossings  of  the  tracka 
thereon  where  the  said  tracks  cross  the  following  streets: 

Fresno,  Mono,  Ventura,  Kern,  Merced,  Tuolumne,  Tulare,  Mariposa, 
Grant  Ave.,  McKenzie  Ave.,  Alice  St.,  Inyo  &  S^^  Belmont  Ave.  Streets, 
and  also  to  erect  and  maintain  for  the  operation  of  said  gates  towers  at 
points  on  the  different  railroad  reservations  to  be  designated  by  the  Su- 
perintendent of  Streets;  said  gates  to  be  so  placed  as  to  close  completely 
across  said  Fresno,  Mono,  Ventura,  Kern,  Merced,  Tuolumne,  Tulare,  Mar- 
iposa, Grant  Ave.,  McKenzie  Ave.,  Alice,  Inyo  &  SV^  Belmont  Ave.,  Streets 
at  points  likewise  to  be  designated  by  the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  pro- 
vided that  wherever  any  street  hereinabove  designated  shall  not  be  open 
across  any  railroad  reservation  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  then  gates  shall  not 
be  "required  at  such  places.     (As  amended  by  Ord.  505.) 

Sec.  2.  The  said  gates  shall  be  of  a  pattern  to  be  approved  by  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets,  and  shall  be  so  constructed  as  to  be  operated 
from  the  towers  erected  at  the  respective  crossings;  the  said  towers 
shall  be  of  such  height  that  the  person  operating  the  said  gates  may  have 
an  unobstructed  view  of  all  the  tracks  on  said  "Railroad  Reservation" 
for  at  least  400  feet  in  either  direction. 

Sec.  3.  All  persons,  firms  and  corporations  required  by  this  ordi- 
nance to  erect  and  maintain  such  gates  and  towers  shall  station  an 
operator  in  each  of  said  towers,  and  shall  keep  said  operator  stationed 
therein  continuously.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  said  operator  to  observe 
the  approach  of  all  engines  and  cars  upon  the  said  tracks  and  to  close 
the  gates  operated  by  him  across  the  said  crossings  in  advance  of  the 
passage  of  any  engine  or  cars  across  or  upon  said  crossings;  and  no 
person,  firm  or  corporation  described  in  Section  one  of  this  ordinance 
shall  cause  or  permit  any  engine  or  car  to  pass  either  of  the  points, 
or  go  upon  either  of  the  said  crossings  mentioned  in  Section  one  hereof 
until  the  operator  stationed  in  the  tower  at  such  crossings  shall  signal 
him  or  them  that  the  gates  at  such  crossings  are  closed;  and  no  operator 
so  stationed  shall  ever  so  signal  while  any  vehicle  is  on  the  crossing 
on  the  said  "Railroad  Reservation"  between  the  gates  placed  at  such 
crossings;  provided,  however,  that  no  such  gate  shall  be  closed  except  to 
permit  the  passage  of  a  particular  engine,  car  or  train  of  cars,  and  that 
no  such  gate  shall  remain  closed  for  a  longer  period  of  time  than  shall 
be  necessary  to  permit  the  passage  of  the  particular  engine,  car  or  train 
of  cars  for  the  passage  of  which  such  gate  was  closed;  and  provided, 
further,  that  for  a  continuous  period  of  ten  (10)  minutes  after  the  alarm 
of  fire  the  said  gates  shall  remain  open  and  the  said  crossings  be  kept 
clear  of  all  engines  and  cars. 

Sec.  4.  All  persons,  firms  or  corporations  described  in  Section  one 
of  this  ordinance,  shall  place  and  maintain  on  each  of  the  said  towers 
an  electric  gong  of  sufiiciently  loud  tone  to  be  heard  plainly  at  the  gates 


ORDINANCE  NO.  499.  117 

at  both  sides  of  the  respective  crossings;  and  it  shall  he  the  duty  of  the 
operator  stationed  in  the  tower  to  cause  the  gong  to  he  rung  continu- 
ously for  10  seconds  before  and  until  the  closing  of  the  gates  operated 
from  the  tower  in  which  he  is  stationed. 

Sec.  5.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  violating  any  of  the  pro- 
visions of  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and, 
upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  |300, 
or  by  imprisonment  not  exceeding  90  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  im- 
p^ison^lent. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  4f9. 
In  effect  Jan.  15,  1906. 

An  Ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno  regulating  the  fire  department 
and   providing  for  the  protection  against  fires. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.  The  Board  of  Trustees  shall  fix  and  determine  the  salar- 
ies or  compensation  to  be  paid  to  the  assistants  and  all  other  employes 
of  the  department,  and  all  officers  and  members  of  Volunteer  Com- 
panies in  the  city  shall  serve  without  compensation.  (See  Sec.  234 
Charter.) 

Sec.  2.  The  orders,  directions  and  resolutions  of  the  Board  of  Police 
and  Fire  Commissioners  shall  in  all  matters  relating  to  the  Fire  De- 
partment and  its  management  and  control,  be  paramount  to  the  orders 
and  directions  of  the  Chief  of  Fire  Department  and  all  oflicers,  members 
and  employes  iu  the  Department. 

Sec.  3.  The  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  subject  to  the  supervision 
of  the  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  shall  have  authority  and 
control  over  the  foreman  or  other  governing  oflicers  elected  by  the  com- 
panies, and  such  foreman  and  oflicers,  members  and  employes  as  in  the 
Fire  Department  shall  be  subject  to  the  orders  and  directions  of  the 
Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  and  they  shall  when  on  duty  wear  such 
uniform  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  un- 
less otherwise  ordered  by  the  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners. 
(See  Sec.  235,  244  Charter.) 

Sec.  4.  The  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  and  his  assistant  by  seni- 
ority, in  his  absence,  shall  have  power  and  it  is  his  duty  to  take  charge 
of  all  fires  which  occur  in  this  City  and  direct  the  managements  of  all 
fire  companies  therein  in  the  extinguishment  of  the  same,  and  to  estab- 
lish a  cordon  around  the  same  so  as  to  prevent  the  interference  of 
crowds  and  idle  and  unnecessary  persons  at  all  fires.  He  shall,  subject 
to  the  orders  of  the  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  have  full 
control  and  general  supervision  of  all  fire  apparatus  at  all  times,  in- 
spect all  hydrants  and  order  drills  of  the  firemen  at  such  times  as  he 
may  see  proper.  He  must  inquire  into  the  cause  of  every  fire  occurring 
in  the  City  and  keep  a  record  of  the  same  and  make  a  report  thereof 
once  in  every  three  months  to  the  Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commis- 
sioners. He  shall  enforce  all  fire  ordinances,  examine  all  buildings  in 
progress  of  erection,  report  violation  of  ordinances  relating  to  preven- 
tion or  extinguishment  of  fires,  institute  prosecutions  for  the  enforce- 
ment of  ordiuances  when  necessary,  and  perform  such  other  duties  as 
JX\a.y  by  proper  authority  be  imposed  on  him. 

Sec.  5.  Any  person  interfering  with  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Depart- 
ijient,  hi?  a-^siptant,  or  any  firemen  while  in  the  lawful  performance  of 


118  ORDINANCE  NO.  499. 

their  duties,  or  who  refuses  or  neglects  to  obey  all  lawful  orders  or  re- 
quirements of  the  chief  or  assistants,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and 
upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  fine  of  not  more  than  fifty 
dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  prison  for  not  more 
than  ten  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sections  6,  7,  8  and  9  repealed  by  Ord.  607. 

Sec.  10.  No  hay  or  straw,  except  in  quantities  required  for  ordinary 
business,  shall  be  stored  in  any  portion  of  the  City  unless  enclosed  and 
under  secure  cover;  provided,  that  this  section  may  be  suspended  by  a 
permit  from  the  Board  of  Trustees.  , 

Sec.  11.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  ta 
notify  any  owner,  or  occupant,  of  any  lot  or  premises  to  remove  there- 
from any  rubbish  or  combustible  material  likely  to  become  easily  ignited, 
from  such  lot  or  premises,  and  in  case  such  owner  or  occupant  falls  to 
do  so  within  two  days  thereafter,  such  Chief  shall  remove  the  same  at 
the  expense  of  such  owner  or  occupant  and  shall  collect  such  expense. 
If  not  paid  on  demand,  by  suit  therefor  in  the  name  of  the  City  in  the 
Recorder's  Court,  together  with  a  penalty  of  $10.00  to  be  paid  into  the 
general  fund  of  the  City. 

Sec.  12.  Every  person  who  shall  break,  remove  or  injure  any  of  the 
wires,  parts,  apparatus,  appurtenances  of  the  fire  alarm  telegraph  of 
this  City;  and  any  person  who  shall  disturb  or  in  any  manner  interfere 
with  any  of  such  wires,  parts,  apparatus  or  appurtenances,  shall  be  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor;  but  nothing  shall  be  so  construed  as  to  make  pun- 
ishable the  doing  of  any  of  the  above  mentioned  acts  with  the  permis- 
sion of  the  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Fire  Department  of  this  City.  No 
person  or  persons  shall  place  any  wire  or  wires  within  six  feet  of  any 
wires  used  or  connected  with  the  fire  alarm  telegraph  of  this  City. 

Sec.  13.  Whenever  it  shall  be  necessary  Tor  any  person  in  the  pur- 
suit of  a  lawful  object  to  remove,  interfere  with  or  disturb  any  portion 
of  the  wires  of  the  Fire  Alarm  Telegraph,  he  shall  give  or  cause  to  be 
given  to  the  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Fire  Department  a  notice  thereof, 
which  notice  shall  be  given  at  least  four  hours  before  it  shall  be  neces- 
sary to  remove,  interfere  with  or  disturb  any  portion  of  the  wires  of  the 
fire  alarm  telegraph,  and  shall  state  the  locality  at  which  and  the  man- 
ner in  which  it  shall  be  necessary  to  remove,  disturb  or  interfere  with 
the  same;  provided,  that  no  such  notice  shall  be  given  between  the 
hours  of  four  o'clock  P.  M.  and  eight  A.  M.  If  the  Chief  of  the  Fire 
Department  shall  not,  within  six  hours  after  receiving  such  notice,  take 
charge  of  and  attend  to  such  removal,  interference  or  disturbance,  he 
shall  be  deemed  to  have  given  permission  to  the  person  giving  or  caus- 
ing to  be  given  the  notice  aforesaid,  and  such  person  may  proceed  to 
take  down  and  remove  any  portion  of  the  wires  of  the  said  fire  alarm 
telegraph;  provided  that  no  removal  or  taking  down  of  any  portion  of 
said  wires  by  any  person  or  persons,  other  than  under  the  orders  of  the 
Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  shall  in  any  event  take  place  between  the 
hours  of  four  P.  M.  and  eight  A.  M. 

Sec.  14.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  any  person  or  persons  taking  or 
removing  any  portion  of  the  wires  of  said  fire  alarm  telegraph,  under 
the  provisions  of  the  preceding  section,  forthwith  to  replace  or  repair 
any  such  wire  or  wires  so  taken  down  or  removed,  and  to  place  the  same 
in  as  good  condition  as  the  same  was  before  being  so  taken  down  or  re- 
moved. 

Sec.  15.    No  person  or  persons  shall  make,  or  cause  to  be  made,  any 


ORDINANCE  NO.  499.  119 

key  or  keys  that  will  lock  or  unlock  any  box  of  the  fire  alarm  telegraph, 
except  under  the  regulations  of  the  Fire  Department 

Sec.  16.  It  is  unlawful  for  any  person  to  store  any  powder,  dynamite, 
giant  powder,  cartridges,  blasting  powder,  gun  cotton  or  explosive  sub- 
stance in  any  form,  or  other  dangerous  or  combustible  material  within 
the  limits  of  this  City,  without  the  written  permit  of  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees, designating  the  locality  which  shall  not  be  nearer  than  two  hun- 
dred feet  to  any  other  building;  provided  that  it  is  lawful  to  store  not 
more  than  fifty  pounds  of  powder  within  the  limits,  if  such  powder  be 
placed  and  kept  in  secure  metallic  cans  or  cases  on  the  ground  floor, 
and  convenient  to  the  front  entrance  to  the  building,  in  portable  form, 
and  kept  so  as  to  be  readily  handled  and  accessible,  and  plainly  marked 
"powder"  on  top  or  sides  of  such  cans  or  cases,  such  tops  or  sides  to  be 
kept  exposed  to  view. 

Sec,  17.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  any  person  or  corporation  supplying 
water  to  the  City  of  Fresno  and  its  inhabitants  through  hydrants  located 
upon  streets,  alleys  or  public  places  in  this  City,  whenever  by  reason  of 
repairs  or  work,  or  from  any  cause,  the  water  is  turned  off  from  any 
such  hydrants,  to  notify  the  Fire  Department  of  the  City  thereof,  before 
the  water  is  turned  off,  and  the  length  of  time  such  hydrant  will  remain 
without  water.  And  in  case  of  an  alarm  of  fire  in  the  City,  it  shall  be 
the  duty  of  such  persons  or  corporation  to  turn  into  all  the  mains  and 
hydrants  all  the  water  necessary  or  available  if  possible. 

Sec.  18.  In  case  such  person  or  corporation  be  engaged  in  work 
upon  any  line  of  pipe  necessitating  the  turning  off  of  water,  no  such 
line  of  pipe  shall  be  left  open  or  empty  during  the  night,  or  when  work 
is  not  actually  going  on  therein,  and  if  any  line  of  pipe  be  open  at 
the  time  of  quitting  work,  or  when  an  alarm  of  fire  is  given,  a  cap  or 
thimble  shall  immediately  be  placed  closely  over  the  mouth  of  such, 
pipe,  and  the  water  be  left  in  as  far  as  possible  for  the  use  of  the  Fire 
Department.  Any  person,  superintendent,  foreman  or  agent  having 
charge  or  control  of  any  such  pipe  or  hydrants,  in  doing  or  ordering  work 
done  in  or  upon  the  same,  who  shall  violate  any  provision  of  this  section 
shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and,  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be 
fined  not  less  than  ten  nor  more  than  three  hundred  dollars. 

Sec.  19.  It  is  the  duty,  strictly  enjoined  upon  each  and  every  mem- 
ber of  the  Police  Force  of  this  City,  to  enforce,  or  cause  to  be  enforced, 
every  provision  of  the  ordinances  of  this  City,  looking  to  protection 
against  and  preventing  of  fire  and  accident;  and  to  cause  to  be  prose- 
cuted in  the  proper  courts  each  and  every  violation  thereof;  and  any 
such  officers  who  shall  knowingly  and  wilfully  neglect  or  refuse  to  dili- 
gently prosecute  any  person  violating  any  of  such  provisions,  or  who 
shall  neglect  or  refuse  to  diligently  investigate  any  alleged  violation 
thereof  which  may  come  to  his  knowledge,  is  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  20.  All  steam  engines  and  movable  apparatus  belonging  to  the 
Fire  Department,  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  and  the  fire  patrol, 
shall  have  the  paramount  right  of  way  through  all  streets,  alleys,  places 
and  courts  of  this  City  when  running  to  a  fire,  and  said  apparatus,  to- 
gether with  all  other  vehicles  contiguous,  excepting  street  cars,  shall 
take  and  keep  the  right-hand  side  of  the  streets  unless  the  same  be  ob- 
structed, and  all  street  cars  in  the  vicinity  of  any  such  apparatus  going 
to  the  fire  shall  retard  and  accelerate  their  speed  as  occasion  may  re- 
quire, in  order  to  give  the  apparatus  of  the  Fire  Department,  the  Chief 
of  the  Fire  Department  and  the  fire  patrol  the  unobstructed  use  of  the 
street  for  the  time  being. 


IZO  ORDINANCE  NO.  499. 

Sec.  21.  The  wires  of  any  telephones,  electric  light  or  telegraph  line, 
when  dead  or  abandoned,  shall  by  their  owners  be  immediately  removed, 
and  at  no  time  shall  a  different  system  of  such  wires  be  maintained  at  a 
less  distance  than  four  feet  from  any  other  system  wires. 

Sections  22  to  43  repealed  by  Ord.  607. 

Sec.  44.  Subdivision  1.  Each  person  making,  using  or  having  charge 
or  control  of  shavings,  hay,  sacks,  litter  or  other  combustible  waste  or 
fragments,  shall  at  the  close  of  each  day  cause  the  same  to  be  securely 
stored  or  disposed  of  so  as  to  be  safe  from  fire.  In  no  case  shall  empty 
packages  or  other  inflammable  material  be  stored  or  allowed  to  remain 
upon  the  roof  of  any  building. 

Subdivision  2.  All  receptacles  for  ashes,  waste,  rags,  paper  or  other 
substances  liable  by  spontaneous  combustion  or  otherwise  to  cause  a 
fire,  must  be  made  of  incombustible  material.  Such  receptacles,  if  of 
metal  shall  not  be  lighter  than  No.  24  iron,  and  must  have  covers.  Ashes 
shall  not  be  placed  in  the  same  receptacle  with  any  inflammable  sub- 
stance. 

In  no  receptacle  shall  ashes  be  within  two  inches  of  any  wood  and 
in  no  case  shall  a  wooden  chute  be  used  for  the  conveyance  or  deposit 
of  ashes. 

Subdivision  3.  No  spittoons  shall  be  made  of  or  filled  with  any  com- 
bustible material. 

Subdivision  4.  In  all  cases  where  there  are  gratings  or  slatted  open- 
ings in  the  sidewalk,  or  over  any  opening  leading  into  the  basement  of 
a  building,  a  wire  netting  of  not  over  one-half  inch  mesh  shall  be  placed 
beneath  such  grating  or  slats  so  as  to  prevent  rubbish  from  falling 
through. 

Sections  45,  46,  47  and  48  repealed  by  Ord.  607. 

Sec.  49.  The  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  apply  to  the  owners 
of  all  buildings  situated  in  the  limits  described  in  the  various  sections 
of  this  ordinance.  Agents  of  said  owners  and  the  builders  of  all  build- 
ings in  course  of  construction  or  repair  within  said  limits,  and  any  owner, 
agent,  builder  or  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  in  any  sum  not  less  than  $25  nor  more  than 
$100,  or  by  imprisonment  for  any  period  not  exceeding  thirty  days,  or  by 
both  such  fine  and  imprisonment;  and  the  continuance  and  maintaining 
of  such  violation  shall  be  deemed  a  new  offense  for  each  day  on  which 
same  is  so  continued  or  maintained  and  shall  be  punished  accordingly. 

Sec.  50.  The  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  Chief  of  Police  and  all 
police  officers  of  the  City  of  Fresno  are  directed  to  see  that  the  provis- 
ions of  this  ordinance  are  in  force  and  to  that  end  are  hereby  empowered 
whenever  any  complaint  shall  be  made  to  them,  or  either  of  them  of  the 
violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  and  they  or  either  of 
them,  have  reasonable  grounds  to  believe  that  any  of  the  provisions  of 
this  ordinance  are  being  violated  by  any  person,  to  enter  upon  any  prem- 
ises or  place,  or  go  into  any  building  about  which  complaint  is  made,  or 
upon  or  in  which  they  or  either  of  them  have  reasonable  grounds  to  be- 
lieve that  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  being  violated. 
And  said  ofiicers  are  directed  to  make  complaint  in  the  Recorder's  Court 
against  any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  51.  Ordinance  No.  224  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  together  with  all 
ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  amendatory  thereof,  and  ordinances 
252,  288  and  324  of  the  said  City  of  PVesno  and  all  ordinances  or  parts 
of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are 
hereby  repealed. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  504.  JJJ 

ORDINANCE   NO.  504. 

In  effect  Feb.  6,  1906. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  and  regulating  tree  planting  on  the  tide- 
walks  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  prescribing  the  duties  of  the  Park 
Commissioners  in  relation  thereto. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  No  trees  of  any  kind  or  description  shall,  after  the  passage 
of  this  ordinance,  be  planted  upon  any  of  the  sidewallcs  within  the  cor- 
porate limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  except  as  is  hereinafter  provided. 

Sec.  2.  In  order  that  the  shade  trees  planted  upon  sidewalks  in  the 
City  may  be  uniform,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Park  Commissioners  to 
prepare  and  keep  in  their  office  a  map  of  the  City  of  Fresno  upon  which 
they  shall  plainly  designate  the  kind  of  trees  to  be  planted  upon  each 
and  every  sidewalk  (if  any  are  planted  thereupon)  within  the  limits 
of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  3.  No  person  or  persons,  society  or  corporation,  shall  at  any 
time  after  the  passage  of  this  ordinance,  plant  or  cause  to  be  planted 
on  any  of  the  sidewalks  or  other  places  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  outside 
of  the  property  line,  any  tree  or  shrub  without  first  obtaining  therefor  a 
permit  from  the  Park  Commissioners,  or  the  Secretary  of  such  Board. 

Sec.  4.  No  permit  shall  be  issued  for  the  planting  by  any  person  or 
persons,  firm,  society,  or  corporation,  at  any  place  within  the  City  of 
Fresno,  outside  of  the  property  line,  any  tree  or  shrub  which  is  of  a  dif- 
ferent kind  or  variety  from  that  designated  upon  the  map  for  such  side- 
walk or  place. 

Sec.  5.  The  Park  Commissioners  shall  cause  to  be  kept  in  the  office 
of  the  Secretary  thereof  a  book  of  printed  permits  with  stub  attached, 
and  when  a  permit  is  issued,  the  stub  shall  be  filled  out  in  conformity 
with  the  permit,  and  include  thereon  the  name  of  the  applicant,  the 
date  of  its  issuance,  the  location  of  such  planting,  the  kind  of  trees  to 
he  planted,  the  distance  between  the  trees  so  to  be  planted,  and  the  dis- 
tance from  the  curb  or  the  property  line  where  such  trees  shall  be 
planted. 

Sec.  6.  No  tree  shall  be  removed  from  the  sidewalk  except  by  per- 
mit of  the  Park  Commissioners;  provided,  however,  that  any  tree  or 
trees  on  any  sidewalk  in  the  City  that  are  not  of  the  kind  designated 
hy  the  Commissioners  upon  such  map  be  removed  at  any  time  by  the 
owner  of  the  property  in  front  of  which  said  tree  or  trees  are  standing, 
in  order  to  plant  the  kind  of  tree  or  trees  recommended  by  the  Com- 
missioners and  designated  upon  said  map. 

Sec.  7.  The  Commissioners  shall  not  have  the  power  to  order  the 
removal  of  any  tree  or  trees  now  growing  upon  the  sidewalks  of  the  City 
of  Fresno  except  they  are  dead  or  dying,  or  in  such  a  condition  as  to  be 
unsafe,  or  where  they  are  so  located  as  to  obstruct  travel  on  such  side- 
-walk. 

Sec.  8.  Any  person  planting  or  removing  trees  or  shrubs  upon  the 
sidewalks  or  other  places  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  outside  of  the  property 
lines,  in  violation  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor, 
and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding 
One  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  or  City  Jail  not 
exceeding  30  days  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  9.  All  ordinances  or  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed,  and  this  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and 
be  in  force  immediately  after  its  passage. 


122  ORDINANCES  NO.  528,  529  AND  531. 

ORDINANCE  NO.  528. 

In  effect  Dec.  12,  1906. 

An  Ordinance  relating  and  regulating  the  fees  to  be  charged  and  col> 
lected  by  the  Plumbing  Inspector  for  services  performed  by  him  in  the 
performance  of  his  duty  as  such  officer. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector  to  charge  and 
collect  as  the  fees  of  his  office  which  he  shall  turn  into  the  City  Treasury 
on  the  first  day  of  each  month  after  same  shall  be  collected  those  cer- 
tain sums  of  money  which  are  herein  designated  and  set  forth,  to-wit: 

For  each  permit  issued  the  sum  of  fifty  cents;  for  each  sewer  In- 
spection the  sum  of  One  Dollar;  for  the  inspection  of  plumbing  includ- 
ing the  first  and  final  inspection  as  follows,  to-wit: 

For  one  fixture   $1.50 

For  two  fixtures   ( 2.00 

For  three  fixtures    2.50 

For  each  additional  fixture  25 

(As  amended  by  Ordinance  556.) 

Second:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Third:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  from  and 
after  the  date  of  its  passage  and  approval. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  529. 
In  effect  Dec.  18,  1906. 

An  Ordinance  fixing  and  regulating  the  salary  of  the  plumbing  in- 
spector of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  That  the  salary  of  the  Plumbing  Inspector  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  shall  be  One  Hundred  and  Twenty-five  Dollars  per  month  and 
shall  be  paid  at  the  time  and  in  the  manner  that  other  City  Officials  are 
paid. 

Second:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  immediately  upon  and  after 
its  adoption. 

Third:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  531. 

In  effect  Nov.  21,  1906. 

An  ordinance  relating  to  and  fixing  the  salary  of  the  meat  and  food 
Inspector. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  The  compensation  to  be  allowed  and  paid  to  the  Meat  and  Food  In- 
spector shall  be  the  sum  of  One  Hundred  Dollars  ($100.00)  per  month,  same 
to  be  paid  from  the  General  Fund  of  the  City  of  Fresno  at  the  same  time, 
and  in  the  same  manner,  as  the  salaries  of  other  appointees  of  said  city 
are  paid,  which  said  sum  of  money  per  month  shall  be  in  full  compensa- 
tion for  all  horse  and  team  hire  and  other  traveling  expenses,  and  for 


ORDINANCE  NO.  535.  12S 

all  services  performed  or  to  be  performed  by  him  as  such  Meat  and 
Food  Inspector,  and  for  all  services  and  duties  performed  or  to  be  per- 
formed by  him  in  any  other  official  capacity  in  which  he  may  be  author- 
ized or  required  to  act.     (As  amended  by  Ordinance  600.) 

Second:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Third:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  immediately  upon  and  after 
its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  535. 
In  effect  Jan.  22,  1907. 

An  Ordinance  providing  for  the  laying  of  artificial  stone  or  cement 
sidewalks  and  the  grading,  paving  or  otherwise  permanently  Improving 
any  street  alley  or  public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno  by  private  con- 
tract and  for  the  regulation  and  control  thereof. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  Whenever  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall 
grant  permission  to  any  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  to  grade, 
pave,  sidewalk,  or  otherwise  make  any  permanent  improvements  on  the 
streets,  alleys,  or  other  public  places  of  this  City,  by  private  contract, 
such  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  shall  immediately  after  per- 
mission shall  have  been  granted  therefor  by  this  Board  apply  to  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets  for  a  permit  to  do  such  work,  which  said  writ- 
ten permit  from  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  be  obtained  before 
any  of  the  work  sought  to  be  done  shall  be  commenced. 

Second:  Said  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  to  whom  per- 
mission for  such  work  shall  be  granted  by  the  Board  and  also  in  writing 
by  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  before  commencement  of  the 
work  for  which  permission  has  been  granted  enter  into  a  written  agree- 
ment between  himself  or  the  contractor  doing  the  work  for  him,  or  them, 
and  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  In  which  said 
agreement  the  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation  or  contractor  shall 
agree  to  commence  the  work  sought  to  be  done  for  which  permission  is 
granted  within  ten  days  after  the  permit  is  Issued  and  also  agree 
therein  to  complete  the  same  within  such  time  as  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno  may  designate,  which  shall  of  course 
be  a  reasonable  time  In  all  cases. 

Third:  For  the  purpose  of  this  ordinance  it  is  hereby  made  the  duty 
of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  have  and  prepare  and  keep  in  his 
office  the  necessary  blanks  for  such  permits,  the  necessary  contracts 
and  agreements  provided  for  herein,  and  also  a  book  In  which  a  record 
shall  be  kept  of  all  permits  issued  and  agreements  made. 

Fourth:  All  work  so  done  by  private  contract  must  be  under  the 
supervision  and  direction  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  or  an  In- 
spector appointed  by  him  and  In  all  respects  shall  comply  with  the 
plans  and  profiles  on  file  In  the  office  of  the  City  Engineer  and  specifica- 
tions on  file  in  the  office  of  the  City  Clerk  of  the  said  City  of  Fresno. 

Fifth:  The  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  or  contractor  do- 
ing such  work  for  which  such  permit  shall  have  been  granted  shall 
not  collect  from  the  property  owners,  his  agent  or  assigns,  any  com- 
pensations for  any  part  or  portion  of  said  work  so  done  until  all  of  the 
Incidental  expenses  for  surveying.  Inspecting,  etc.,  have  been  paid,  nor 
shall    such    compensations    be    collected    until    the    Superintendent    of 


184  ORDINANCES  NO,  539  AND  540. 

Streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  have  accepted  the  work  in  writing, 
which  said  acceptance  shall  be  the  only  notice  to  the  property  owner 
that  the  work  was  done  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  City  of  Fresno  through 
its  Street  Superintendent, 

Sixth:  For  the  violation  of  this  ordinance  the  person,  firm,  company, 
or  corporation,  so  violating  the  same  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  of  not 
less  than  Ten  Dollars  ($10.00)  and  not  more  than  Three  Hundred  dollars 
($300.00);  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  jail  for  not  more 
than  ninety  (90)   days;  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Seventh:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Eighth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  immediately  upon  and  after 
its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  639. 

In  effect  Mar.  25,  1907. 

An  Ordinance  establishing  the  width  of  the  sidewalk  on  Tulare  street 
In  the  City  of  Fresno  on  the  south  side  thereof  from  the  easterly  curb 
line  of  K  street  to  the  westerly  curb  line  of  Q  street  and  on  the  north 
^ide  thereof  from  the  easterly  curb  line  of  M  street  to  the  westerly  curb 
line  of  Q  street. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  That  the  width  of  the  sidewalk  on  Tulare  street  from  the 
Easterly  curb  line  of  K  street  to  the  westerly  curb  line  of  Q  street  on 
the  south  side  of  said  Tulare  street  shall  be  reduced  to  and  is  hereby 
established  at  the  width  of  twelve  feet,  and  the  sidewalk  on  the  north 
side  of  Tulare  street  from  the  easterly  curb  line  of  M  street  to  the  west- 
erly curb  line  of  Q  street  shall  be  reduced  to  and  is  hereby  established 
to  be  in  width  twelve  feet.  The  pitch  of  said  sidewalk  so  reduced  and 
established  hereby  shall  be  three  and  one-half  inches  rising  from  the 
curb  to  the  inside  edge  of  said  sidewalk. 

Second:  The  additional  or  extra  two  feet  taken  from  the  sidewalk 
as  is  in  the  last  section  referred  to  shall  be  taken  in  such  a  way  that 
the  regular  curb  line  shall  be  removed  on  said  Tulare  street  between  the 
limits  herein  designated  two  feet  closer  to  the  present  real  property 
line  than  it  now  is,  at  which  point  the  curb  shall  be  established  and  the 
extra  additional  two  feet  removed  therefrom  on  each  side  shall  be  added 
to  the  width  of  Tulare  street  between  the  points  designated  herein. 

Third:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
and  especially  that  part  of  Section  4  of  Ordinance  No.  325,  being  Section 
228  of  the  Charter  and  Ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  in  conflict  with 
this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Fourth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  540. 

In  effect  Apr.  4th,  1907. 

An  Ordinance  changing  the  official  grade  of  Angus  street  between 
Ventura  avenue  and  Belmont  avenue  from  pts  present  grade  and  estab- 
lishing and  fixing  the  grade  thereof  between  said  Ventura  avenue  and 
iBelmont  avenu(». 


ORDINANCE  NO.  544.  125 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
First:     That  the  grade  to  tvhich  and  upon  which  Angus  Street  within 
the  City  of  Fresno  between  Ventura  Avenue  and  Belmont  Avenue  shall 
be  built  is  as  follows,  to-wit: 

At  Ventura  Avenue  in  the  said  City  of  Fresno,  County  of  FYesno, 
State  of  California,  where  the  said  Angus  Street  intersects  the  flaid  Ven- 
tura Avenue  the  grade  thereof  shall  be  295.7  feet 

At  the  intersection  with  Mono  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  295.7  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Inyo  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  296.3  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Kern  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  297.6  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Tulare  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  302  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Iowa  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  304  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Illinois  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  305  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Nevada  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  305.5  feet 
At  the  intersection  of  McKenzie  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  303  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Washington  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  300 
feet 

At  the  intersection  with  Monroe  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  299.4  feet 
At  the  intersection  with  Belmont  Avenue  the  grade  shall  be  300  feet 
Second:     The  altitude  or  elevation  of  the  grade  of  said  Angus  street 
hereinabove  referred  to  is  based  upon  mean  sea  level  levels  and  the 
grade  herein  established  shall  be  the  oflQcial  grade  of  said  Angus  Street. 
Third:     The  points  at  which  the  altitude,  elevation  or  grade  of  said 
street  shall  be  computed  is  at  the  curb  corners  of  the  intersections  of 
said  Angus  Street  with  each  and  every  street  or  avenue  over  which  it 
crosses  or  with  which  it  intersects. 

Fourth:  The  grade  of  said  Angus  Street  between  the  different  points 
of  intersection  hereinbefore  designated  and  set  forth  shall  be  at  every 
point  between  the  points  hereinabove  given  on  a  regular,  ordinary  and 
mean  grade  from  one  point  of  intersection  to  the  other  closest  point 
herein  given. 

Fifth:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sixth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  Its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  544. 
In  effect  May  24,  1^7. 

An   Ordinance  fixing  the  salary  of  the   City   Expert  of  the  City  of 

Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 
Section  1.    The  salary  of  the  City  Expert  is  hereby  fixed  at  $125  per 

month,  payable  in  the  same  manner  and  at  the  same  time  as  other  city 

officials  are  paid. 

Sec.  2.    All  ordinances  or  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this  are 
hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  3.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  passage. 


126  ORDINANCES  NO.  548  AND  554. 

ORDINANCE   NO.  548. 
In  effect  Aug.  21,  1907. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  and  regulating  the  time  and  manner  of 
sweeping  on  streets,  alleyways,  sidewalks,  stairways,  and  other  openings 
leading  to  the  street,  alleyways,  sidewalks,  and  other  public  places  in  the 
City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm,  company  or  corpora- 
tion to  sweep  any  of  the  paved  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno  either  hy 
hand,  broom  or  machinery  during  the  months  of  April,  May,  June,  July, 
August,  September  and  October,  at  any  time  except  between  the  hours 
of  9:30  o'clock  P.  M.  and  6:30  o'clock  A.  M.  of  any  day  in  any  such  month, 
and  between  the  hours  of  9:00  o'clock  P.  M.  and  7:00  o'clock  A.  M.  of  any 
day  during  any  of  the  other  months  of  the  year. 

Second:  It  shall  also  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm,  company  or 
corporation  to  sweep  any  sidewalk,  stairway,  or  other  opening  leading 
to  the  street  or  sidewalk  within  the  business  section  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
after  the  hour  of  8:00  o'clock  A.  M. 

Third:  Each  violation  of  this  ordinance  shall  constitute  a  misde- 
meanor and  upon  conviction  thereof  the  punishment  shall  be  not  to  ex- 
ceed thirty  days  in  the  City  or  County  Jail  or  one  hundred  dollars  fine, 
or  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Fourth:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Fifth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  Immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  554. 
In  effect  Dec.  19,  1907. 

An  Ordinance  creating  a  sewer  farm  fund  for  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  That  there  shall  be  and  is  hereby  created  a  fund  to  be  known 
hereafter  as  "The  Sewer  Farm  Fund,"  into  which  said  fund  all  moneys 
or  other  revenue  raised  or  appropriated  for  the  purpose  of  the  improve- 
ments or  maintenance  of  the  sewer  farm  shall  be  by  the  Clerk  and  the 
Treasurer  of  the  City  of  Fresno  placed. 

Second:  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Clerk  immediately  upon  the  pass- 
age or  adoption  of  this  ordinance  to  place  into  the  sewer  farm  fund  all 
moneys  now  on  hand  which  have  been  raised  or  set  apart  for  that  pur- 
pose and  thereafter  to  draw  his  warrant  upon  and  against  the  moneys 
deposited  in  such  fund  for  the  purpose  of  paying  the  indebtedness  cre- 
ated in  the  improvements  and  maintenance  of  the  sewer  farm. 

Third:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Fourth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  564  AND  574.  127 

ORDINANCE   NO.  564. 
In  effect  June  2nd,  1908. 

An  Ordinance  declaring  every  Saturday  from  Twelve  o'clock  noon  un- 
til Twelve  o'clock  midnight  a  legal  holiday  and  authorizing  the  various 
officert  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  close  their  respective  offices  to  the  tran- 
saction of  business  on  Saturdays  between  such  hours. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  Every  Saturday  from  twelve  o'clock  noon  to  twelve  o'clock 
midnight  is  hereby  declared  to  be  as  far  as  the  transaction  of  business 
with  the  various  officers  of  the  City  of  Fresno  in  their  respective  offices 
a  legal  holiday. 

Second:  All,  each  and  every  officer  of  the  City  of  Fresno  are  hereby 
authorized  to  close  their  respective  offices  as  far  as  transaction  of  busi- 
ness with  the  City  of  Fresno  is  concerned  every  Saturday  at  twelve 
o'clock  noon  and  keep  the  same  closed  until  twelve  o'clock  midnight 

Third:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Fourth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  574. 
In  effect  Jan.  5,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  all  persons,  firms,  companies,  or  corporations, 
owning  or  operating  street  railways  upon  the  streets  in  the  city  of  Fresno 
to  grade  and  pave  that  portion  of  the  street  between  the  tracks  and  two 
feet  on  each  side  of  the  tracks. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First:  All  persons,  firms,  companies,  or  corporations  owning  or  oper- 
ating street  railroads  or  railways  upon  the  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
shall  in  the  event  the  street  upon  which  said  street  railway  is  located  be 
paved,  pave  all  of  that  part  of  said  street  between  the  tracks  of  the 
street  railway  and  two  feet  each  side  thereof  with  the  same  materials, 
at  the  same  time  and  under  the  same  specifications  as  the  street  upon 
which  said  railway  is  located  shall  be  paved. 

Second:  In  the  event  the  said  person,  firms,  company  or  corporation 
operating  such  street  railway  or  railroad  shall  refuse  to  comply  with 
this  ordinance  with  reference  to  the  paving  of  that  portion  of  the  street 
required  to  be  paved  by  it  or  them,  then  the  Board  of  Trustees  hereof 
shall  cause  the  Clerk  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  certify  a  copy  of  the  reso- 
lution of  intention  under  which  said  street  is  to  be  paved  and  deliver 
the  same  to  the  person,  firm,  company  or  corporation  whose  duty  it  is 
to  pave  between  the  track  and  two  feet  each  side  thereof  in  which  said 
notice  the  said  person,  firm,  company  or  corporation  whose  duty  it  is 
to  pave  between  the  tracks  and  two  feet  each  side  thereof  shall  be  given 
thirty  days,  or  such  other  extension  of  time  as  the  City  Council  may 
grant  to  the  same,  and  in  the  event  the  said  person,  firm,  company  or 
corporation  shall  fail  or  refuse  within  said  period  of  time  given  to  do 
such  paving,  then  it  shall  be  lawful  for  the  city  council  to  do  such  work. 
Improvement  or  pavement  and  charge  the  same  to  the  company,  person, 
Arm  or  corporation  whose  duty  it  was  to  do  the  same. 

Third:     This  ordinance  shall  be  In  effect  and  apply  to  erery  street 


128  ORDINANCES  NO.  585  AND  586. 

in  the  City  of  Fresno  upon  which  the  pavement  may  be  laid,  except 
where  the  same  is  laid  under  what  is  known  as  the  Bonding  Act  passed 
by  the  Legislature  of  the  State  of  California,  at  the  session  in  1893,  and 
amended  in  1899. 

Fourth:  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 

Fifth:  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  585. 
In  effect  April  20th,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  establishing  the  official  grade  of  the  streets,  sidewalks, 
alleys  and  public  places,  in  and  for  Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2  to  the  City 
of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  oflBcial  grade  for  the  streets,  sidewalks,  alleys  and 
public  places  in  and  for  Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2  to  the  City  of  Fresno, 
shall  be  and  is  hereby  established  to  be,  in  accordance  with  the  profile 
thereof  heretofore  prepared  by  the  City  Engineer,  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
adopted  by  this  Board,  and  ordered  placed  on  file  in  the  ofl&ce  of  the  city 
engineer  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  which  said  profile  is  based  upon  and  gov- 
erned by  a  granite  bench  mark,  at  the  southeast  corner  of  Tuolumne  and 
J  Streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  which  said  granite  bench  mark  has  an 
established  elevation  of  292.5  feet  above  sea  level,  and  said  profile  of 
said  streets,  sidewalks,  alleys  and  public  places  in  said  Forthcamp  Addi- 
tion as  based  upon  said  granite  bench  mark  at  the  southeast  corner  of 
Tuolumne  and  J  streets  in  the  said  City  of  Fresno,  gives  the  grade  for 
the  curb  at  the  intersection  of  Franklin  and  Yosemite  Avenues  in  said 
Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2  an  elevation  of  291.2  feet  above  sea  level,  and 
the  curb  on  "Coast  Avenue"  at  the  north  line  of  Lot  15  in  Block  3  of 
said  Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2  an  elevation  of  291.8  feet  above  sea  level, 
and  such  elevations  at  such  places  in  said  addition  are  hereby  estab- 
lished as  the  official  grade  and  elevation  for  said  places  in  said  addition. 

Sec.  2.  All  other  streets,  sidewalks,  alleys  and  public  places  in  said 
addition  shall  be  based  upon  such  elevations  at  such  intersections  of  such 
streets  in  said  addition  as  is  hereinabove  set  forth,  in  accordance  with 
said  plan  or  profile  thereof  this  day  adopted  by  this  Board,  and  filed  in 
the  office  of  the  City  Engineer  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  confiict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  be  in  force  and  effect,  immediately  upon 
and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  586. 

In  effect  June  8,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  prohibiting  the  exposure  of  gambling  tables  or  Imple- 
ments in  a  room  barred  or  barricaded  or  protected  in  any  manner  to 
make  it  difficult  of  access  or  ingress  to  police  officers.  When  three  or 
more  persons  are  present,  or  the  visiting  of  a  room  barred  or  barricaded 
or  protected  in  any  manner  to  make  it  difficult  of  access  or  ingress  to 


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police,  in  which  gambling  tables  or  implements  are  exhibited  or  exposed, 
when  three  or  more  persons  are  present. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  within  the  limits  of 
the  City  of  Fresno  to  exhibit  or  expose  to  view  in  any  barred  or  barri- 
caded house  or  room,  or  in  any  place  built  or  protected  in  a  manner  to 
make  it  diflacult  of  access  or  ingress  to  police  officers,  when  three  or 
more  persons  are  present,  any  cards,  dice,  dominoes,  fan-tan  table  or  lay- 
out, or  any  part  of  such  layout,  or  any  gambling  implements  whatsoever. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  within  the  limits  of  the 
City  of  Fresno  to  visit  or  resort  to  any  such  barred  or  barricaded  house 
or  room  or  other  place  built  or  protected  in  a  manner  to  make  it  difficult 
of  access  or  ingress  to  police  officers,  where  any  cards,  dice,  dominoes, 
fan-tan  table  or  layout,  or  any  part  of  such  layout,  or  any  gambling  im- 
plements whatsoever  are  exhibited  or  exposed  to  view  when  three  or 
more  persons  are  present. 

Sec.  3.  Every  person  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of  this 
ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction 
thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  three  hundred  dollars, 
or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  for  a  period  of  not  more  than 
ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  4.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  In  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  In  force  Immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  587. 

In  effect  June  28,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  to  change  and  establish  the  width  of  sidewalks  on  cer- 
tain portions  of  "I"  Street  in  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  width  of  the  sidewalk  on  the  northeasterly  side 
of  "I"  Street  from  the  northwesterly  curb  line  of  Tuolumne  Street  to  the 
southeasterly  curb  line  of  El  Dorado  Street  in  the  City  of  FYesno,  shall 
be  increased  to,  and  is  established  at,  a  width  of  fifteen  feet,  and  the  side- 
walk on  the  southwesterly  side  of  "I"  Street  from  the  northwesterly  curb 
line  of  Tuolumne  Street  to  the  southeasterly  curb  line  of  El  Dorado  Street 
in  said  City  shall  be  increased  to,  and  is  established  at,  the  width  of 
fifteen  feet. 

Sec.  2.  The  additional  or  extra  foot  added  to  the  width  of  the  sidewalk 
along  the  northeasterly  side  of  said  street  shall  be  added  In  such  a  way 
as  to  establish  the  curb  line  on  said  side  of  said  street  one  foot  farther 
southwesterly  than  the  same  now  is,  and  the  additional  or  extra  one  foot 
added  to  the  sidewalk  on  the  southwesterly  side  of  said  street  shall  he 
added  in  such  a  way  as  to  establish  the  curb  line  one  foot  farther  north- 
easterly than  the  same  now  is;  and  the  width  of  the  roadway  of  said 
street  (from  curb  line  to  curb  line  thereof)  shall  be  and  is  hereby  de- 
creased in  width  to  the  extent  of  the  two  feet  hereinabove  designated. 

Sec.  3.  The  pitch  of  said  sidewalks,  as  so  increased  in  width  and 
established  by  this  ordinance,  shall  be  in  the  same  proportion  for  such 

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130  ORDINANCES  NO.  594  AND  595. 

increased  width  as  is  now  required  for  sidewalks  of  lesser  width  in  said 
€ity. 

Sec.  4.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  he  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  594. 
In  effect  June  10,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  hay  markets  and  the  keeping  or  storing  of 
hay  and  straw  within  the  fire  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  made,  unlawful  for  any  person, 
firm  or  corporation  at  any  time  to  establish,  conduct  or  maintain  any  hay 
market,  or  to  have,  keep  or  store  any  quantity  of  hay  or  straw  of  any 
kind  on  any  premises  or  lots  or  parcels  of  land  which  are  at  such  time 
within  the  fire  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  unless  such  hay  or  straw  is 
kept  or  stored  in  an  enclosed  brick,  stone,  artificial  stone  or  concrete 
building,  or  is  kept  in  quantity  not  to  exceed  seventy-five  tons  within  an 
enclosed  livery  barn,  feed  stable,  or  other  enclosed  building  for  the  usual 
and  ordinary  use  and  consumption  by  animals  kept  therein. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm 
or  corporation  at  any  time  occupying,  controlling  or  owning  any  premises, 
lots  or  parcels  of  land  which  are  at  such  time  within  the  fire  limits  of 
the  City  of  Fresno,  knowingly  to  permit  or  suffer  keeping,  maintaining  or 
conducting  on  such  premises,  lots  or  parcels  of  land,  of  any  hay  market, 
or  the  keeping  or  storing  of  any  quantity  of  hay  or  straw  of  any  kind 
thereon,  unless  such  hay  or  straw  is  kept  or  stored  in  an  enclosed  brick, 
stone,  artificial  stone  or  concrete  building,  or  is  kept  in  quantity  not  to 
exceed  seventy-five  tons  within  an  enclosed  livery  barn  or  feed  stable 
or  other  enclosed  building  for  the  usual  and  ordinary  use  and  consumption 
of  animals  kept  therein. 

Sec.  3.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  violating  any  of  the  provis- 
ions of  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon 
conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding 
one  hundred  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail 
of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  period  not  exceeding  fifty  days,  or  by  both 
such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  4.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  any  of 
the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  thirty  days 
from  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  595. 
In  effect  Oct.  5,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  alleys,  streets  and  sidewalks  fn  the  City 
of  Fresno,  and  making  it  unlawful  to  lease,  let,  charge  or  collect  for  any 
space  or  portion  thereof. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person 
or  persons,  firm,  association  or  corporation   (except  the  municipal  cor- 


ORDINANCE  NO.  597.  131 

poration  of  the  City  of  Fresno)  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City 
of  Fresno  to  lease,  let,  charge  or  collect  for  any  space  in  or  portion  of 
any  alley  or  street  or  sidewalk  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  to  ask,  demand 
or  receive  any  money,  property,  check,  credit  or  other  representative  of 
value  for  any  consent  or  permission  or  pretended  or  purported  consent  or 
permission  on  his,  their  or  its  part  that  any  such  space  or  portion  of  any 
alley,  street  or  sidewalk  may  be  occupied  or  used  by  any  other  person, 
or  persons;  or  to  ask,  demand  or  receive  any  money,  property,  check, 
credit  or  other  representative  of  value  as  a  condition,  or  upon  a  promise 
or  understanding,  expressed  or  implied,  that  no  complaint  shall  be  made 
or  caused  to  be  made  by  such  person,  firm,  association  or  corporation,  to 
the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  any  other  City  official  or  officials  of  said  City, 
or  that  no  action  shall  be  instituted,  by  reason  of  or  on  account  of  any  such 
space  or  portion  of  any  alley,  street  or  sidewalk  in  said  City  being  occu- 
pied or  obstructed  by  any  person  or  persons. 

Sec.  2.  In  any  action  or  proceedings  instituted  under  or  by  reason 
of  any  violation  of  any  of  the  terms  of  this  ordinance,  it  shall  be  no  de- 
fense that  the  money,  property,  check,  credit  or  other  representative  of 
value  so  received  or  donated,  was  voluntarily  given  or  paid  by  the  person 
occupying  or  obstructing  any  such  space  or  portion  of  any  alley,  street 
or  sidewalk. 

Sec.  3.  It  is  hereby  declared  to  be  unlawful  and  fraudulent  for  any 
person,  firm,  association  or  corporation  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the 
City  of  Fresno  to  use,  devise  or  operate  in  any  manner  whatsoever  any 
trick,  shift,  artifice  or  pretense  to  evade,  avoid  or  defeat  any  of  the  terms, 
conditions  or  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  or  to  escape  or  avoid  any  of 
the  penalties  in  this  ordinance  provided,  and  every  such  trick,  shift,  de- 
vice, artifice  or  pretense  is  hereby  declared  fraudulent  and  unlawful. 

Sec.  4.  Every  person  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of  this 
ordinance,  or  do  anything  in  this  ordinance  made  or  declared  to  be  un- 
lawful, shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction 
thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  of  not  less  than  $50.00  nor  more  than 
$300.00,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno 
for  a  period  of  not  less  than  5  days  nor  more  than  90  days,  or  by  both 
4Buch  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  In  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  597. 
In  effect  Oct.  21,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  and  regulating  the  appearance  of  minors  on 
ihe  public  streets,  avenues,  alleys  and  other  public  places  In  the  City  of 
Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  it  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  child  under  the 
age  of  twelve  years,  and  not  accompanied  by  its  parent  or  guardian  or 
other  adult  person  having  legal  custody  and  control  of  said  child  to  loiter, 
wander  or  stroll  in  or  about  any  of  the  public  streets,  avenues,  alleys  or 
any  public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno  at  any  time  between  the  hours  of 
-8  o'clock  P.  M.  and  5  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the  succeeding  day,  in  or  during  the 


182  ORDINANCE  NO.  597. 

montlis  of  October,  November,  December,  January,  February  and  March; 
or  at  any  time  between  the  hours  of  9  o'clock  P.  M.  and  5  o'clock  of  the 
succeeding  day  in  or  during  the  months  of  April,  May,  June,  July,  August 
and  September. 

„  Sec.  2.  That  it  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  parent,  guardian  or  other 
person  having  legal  care  and  custody  of  any  child  under  the  age  of  twelve 
years,  to  allow  or  permit  such  child  or  ward  to  loiter,  wander  or  stroll  in 
or  about  any  public  street,  avenue,  alley  or  other  public  place  in  the  City 
of  Fresno  not  accompanied  by  such  parent,  guardian  or  other  person  hav- 
ing legal  care  and  custody  of  such  child,  at  any  time  between  the  hours 
of  8  o'clock  P.  M.  and  5  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the  succeeding  day,  in  or  during 
the  months  of  October,  November,  December,  January,  February  and 
March;  or  at  any  time  between  the  hours  of  9  o'clock  P.  M.  and  5  o'clock 
A.  M.  of  the  succeeding  day  in  or  during  the  months  of  April,  May,  June, 
July,  August  and  September. 

Sec.  3.  That  it  is  hereby  made  and  declared  to  be  the  duty  of  every 
police  officer  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  enforce  or  cause  to  be  enforced 
each  and  all  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance.  Any  police  oflBcer  finding 
or  observing  any  child  under  the  age  of  twelve  years,  not  accompanied  by 
its  parent,  guardian  or  other  adult  person  having  legal  custody  and  control 
of  such  child,  loitering,  wandering  or  strolling  about  in  any  of  the  public 
streets,  avenues,  alleys  or  other  public  places  in  the  City  of  Fresno  con- 
trary to  or  in  violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  shall 
place  such  child  under  arrest  and  shall  take,  or  cause  to  be  taken,  or 
send,  such  child  to  its  home  or  place  of  abode,  or  to  its  parent  or  guardian, 
and  shall  notify  such  parent,  guardian,  or  person  having  legal  custody  and 
control  of  such  child,  to  be  and  appear  with  said  child  at  and  before  the 
Police  Court  of  the  City  of  Fresno  on  the  next  succeeding  day  at  the  hour 
of  10  o'clock  A.  M.;  and  it  is  hereby  made  the  duty  of  such  parent,  guar- 
dian or  person  having  the  legal  custody  and  control  of  such  child  to  be 
and  appear  with  said  child  at  and  before  the  Police  Court  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  at  said  time  and  place  at  which  he  or  she  is  so  notified,  then  and 
there  to  answer  to  any  charge  that  may  be  pending  or  may  have  been 
placed  against  said  parent  or  child  under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  4.  That  any  officer  named  or  designated  in  Section  607f  of  the 
Civil  Code  of  the  State  of  California  is  hereby  authorized  and  empowered 
to  enforce  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  and  to  make  arrests  for  the 
violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  thereof;  and  for  the  enforcement  of 
this  ordinance  each  and  all  of  such  officers  are  hereby  vested  with  all  the 
power  and  authority  of  police  officers  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  5.  That  every  violation  of  this  ordinance,  or  any  of  the  terms 
or  provisions  thereof,  shall  constitute  a  misdemeanor,  and  every  person 
found  guilty  of  any  such  violation  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  of 
not  less  than  $2.00  nor  more  than  $5.00,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County 
Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  term  not  exceeding  five  days,  or  by  both 
such  fine  and  imprisonment;  provided,  however,  that  the  court  or  judge 
before  whom  any  person  is  found  guilty  of  violating  any  of  the  terms  or 
provisions  of  this  ordinance,  may,  for  the  first  offense,  in  lieu  of  a  fine 
or  judgment  of  imprisonment,  reprimand  such  person  for  his  or  her  vio- 
lation of  this  ordinance,  and  admonish  him  or  her  against  any  further 
violation  thereof. 

Sec.  6.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  this 
ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  7.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  In  force  immediately 
on  and  after  Its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  598.  I33 

ORDINANCE  NO.  598. 
In  effect  Oct  4,  1M9. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  travel  and  traffic  upon  the  streets  and  other 
public  places  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  following  terms,  whenever  used  herein,  except 
as  otherwise  specifically  indicated,  shall  be  defined  to  have  and  shall  be 
held  to  include  each  of  the  meanings  hereinbelow  respectively  set  forth, 
and  any  such  terms  used  in  the  singular  number  shall  be  held  to  include 
the  plural: 

Street:  Every  avenue,  boulevard,  highway,  roadway,  lane,  alley,  strip, 
path,  square  and  place  used  by  or  laid  out  for  the  use  of  vehicles. 

Curb:  The  lateral  boundaries  of  that  portion  of  the  street  designed 
or  intended  for  the  use  of  vehicles,  whether  marked  by  curbing,  con- 
structed of  stone,  cement,  concrete  or  other  material,  or  not  so  marked. 

Vehicle:  Every  wagon,  hack,  coach,  carriage,  omnibus,  pushcart, 
bicycle,  tricycle,  motor-cycle,  automobile  or  other  conveyance  in  whatever 
manner,  or  by  whatever  force  of  power  the  same  may  be  driven,  ridden 
or  propelled,  which  is  or  may  be  used  for  or  adapted  to  pleasure  riding, 
or  the  transportation  of  passengers,  baggage,  merchandise  or  freight,  upon 
and  street;  and  every  draft  or  riding  animal,  whether  driven,  ridden  or 
led,  excepting  that  an  animal  or  animals  attached  to  any  such  vehicle, 
shall  with  such  vehicle,  constitute  one  vehicle. 

Business  District:  Those  certain  streets  and  portions  of  streets  in 
the  City  of  Fresno,  described  as  follows:  F,  G,  H,  I,  J,  K  and  L  Streets 
from  Tuolumne  Street  to  Mono  Street,  both  inclusive;  Tuolumne,  Merced, 
Fresno,  Mariposa,  Tulare,  Kern,  Inyo  and  Mono  Streets  from  F  Street 
to  L  Street,  both  inclusive. 

H  Sec.  2.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
K  any  vehicle  upon  any  of  the  streets  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  ride, 
H|  drive  or  propel  such  vehicle  upon  such  street  in  a  careful  manner  and 
^Rwith  due  regard  for  the  safety  and  convenience  of  pedestrians  and  all 
^Kother  vehicles  upon  such  street. 

^H^     Sec.  3.    That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 

^Hlny  vehicle,  upon  meeting  any  other  vehicle  at  any  place  upon  any  street 

^fwithin  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  turn  to  the  right,  and  on  all  occasions 

when  it  is  practicable  so  to  do,    shall    travel   on  the    right  side  of  such 

street,  and  as  near  the  right-hand  curb  thereof  as  practicable. 

Sec.  4.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle,  shall,  in  overtaking  any  other  vehicle  upon  any  street  within 
the  City  of  Fresno,  pass  to  the  left  of  such  vehicle,  and  the  person  in 
charge  of  such  vehicle,  being  so  overtaken  and  passed,  shall  give  way  to 
the  right. 

Sec.  5.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  moving  slowly  upon  any  street  within  the  business  district, 
shall  keep  such  vehicle  as  close  as  practicable  to  the  curb  on  the  right, 
allowing  more  swiftly  moving  vehicles  free  passage  on  the  left. 

Sec.  6.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  upon  any  street  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall,  before  turning, 
stopping  or  changing  the  course  of  such  vehicle,  first  see  that  there  is 
sufficient  space  so  that  such  movement  can  be  made  in  safety,  and  shall 


134  ORDINANCE  NO.  598. 

give  a  plainly  visible  or  audible  signal  to  persons  in  charge  of  vehicles 
behind  him  of  his  intention  to  make  such  movement. 

Sec.  7.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  or 
any  vehicle  upon  any  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall,  in  turning 
to  the  right  into  another  street,  turn  the  corner  as  near  the  right  hand 
curb  as  practicable,  but  shall  not  drive  upon  or  over  such  curb  or  any 
part  of  the  sidewalk. 

Sec.  8.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  upon  any  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall,  in  turning 
to  the  left  into  another  street,  pass  to  the  right  of  and  beyond  the  center 
of  the  street  intersection  before  turning. 

Sec.  9.  That  any  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  crossing  from  one  side  of  any  street  to  the  other  side  thereof, 
in  the  business  district  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  make  such  crossing 
by  turning  to  the  left  so  as  to  head  in  the  same  direction  as  the  traffic 
on  that  side  of  the  street  toward  which  such  crossing  is  made. 

Sec.  10.  That  no  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  shall  stop  the  same  upon  any  street  in  the  business  district 
of  the  City  of  Fresno  with  the  left  side  of  such  vehicle  toward  or  along 
the  curb. 

Sec.  11.  That  no  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  shall  stop  the  same  upon  any  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno, 
except  as  close  to  the  curb  as  practicable;  and  in  no  case  shall  he  stop 
or  leave  standing  a  vehicle  with  the  outer  wheel  or  wheels  more  than. 
eight  feet  from  the  curb;  provided,  however,  that  this  section  shall  not 
apply  in  case  of  emergency,  or  when  such  stop  is  made  for  the  purpose 
of  allowing  another  vehicle  or  pedestrian  to  cross  his  path. 

Sec.  12.  That  no  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  upon  any  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  allow  such 
vehicle  to  remain  backed  up  to  the  curb,  excepting  where  said  vehicle  is 
being  actually  loaded  or  unloaded. 

Sec.  13.  That  every  person  riding,  driving,  propelling  or  in  charge  of 
any  vehicle  upon  any  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  keep  such 
vehicle  at  least  four  feet  from  the  running  board  or  lowest  step  of  any 
street  car  which  is  stopping  for  the  purpose  of  taking  on  or  discharging 
passengers;  and  if,  by  reason  of  the  presence  of  vehicles  at  the  place 
where  such  car  is  stopping,  or  by  reason  of  the  narrowness  of  the  street, 
it  is  not  possible  to  preserve  such  distance  of  four  feet  from  such  running 
board  or  lowest  step,  as  herein  prescribed,  then  such  person  shall  stop 
such  vehicle  until  such  car  shall  have  taken  on  nr  discharged  its  passen- 
gers and  again  started. 

Sec.  14.  That  every  person  in  charge  of  any  horse,  mule  or  other 
animal  attached  to  a  vehicle  backed  to  the  curb  upon  any  street  within 
the  business  district  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  turn  such  animal  and 
keep  the  same  turned  at  right  angles  to  such  vehicle  and  in  the  direction 
in  which  the  traffic  upon  that  side  of  the  street  is  moving. 

Sec.  15.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  ride,  drive,  or 
propel  any  vehicle  at  the  rate  of  speed  greater  than  eight  miles  per  hour 
upon  or  along  any  portion  of  the  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno  described 
in  section  one  of  this  ordinance  as  the  business  district 

Sec.  16.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  ilde,  drive  or 
propel  any  vehicle  at  a  rate  of  speed  greater  than  fifteen  miles  per  hour 


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on  or  along  any  street  or  portion  of  any  street  in  the  City  of  Fresno;  pro- 
vided, however,  that  on  or  along  those  certain  streets,  or  portions  of  street, 
described  in  section  one  of  this  ordinance  as  the  business  district,  the 
rate  of  speed  shall  not  be  greater  than  eight  miles  per  hour  as  specified 
in  section  15  hereof. 

Sec.  17.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  ride,  or  drive  any  horse 
or  other  animal  at  a  rate  of  speed  faster  than  a  walk,  or  to  ride,  drive,  or 
propel  any  bicycle,  tricycle,  velocipede,  motor-cycle,  automobile,  or  other 
riding  machine,  or  horseless  vehicle,  at  the  rate  of  speed  greater  than  six 
miles  per  hour  on  turning  a  corner  from  one  street  into  another  or  on 
going  over,  upon  or  across  street  crossings  or  street  intersections,  on  any 
of  the  streets  designated  in  section  1  of  this  ordinance  as  business  district. 

Sec.  18.  That  all  carts,  vehicles,  boxes  and  other  receptacles  used  for 
hauling  or  carrying  dirt,  sawdust,  sand,  gravel,  oil,  or  other  loose  sub- 
stance on  or  over  any  of  the  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  be  suf- 
ficiently tight  to  prevent  any  sifting,  leaking  or  spilling  therefrom,  and 
no  dirt,  sawdust,  sand,  gravel,  oil,  or  other  loose  substance  shall  be  hauled, 
carried  or  conveyed  upon,  along  or  over  any  of  the  streets  of  the  City  of 
Fresno,  unless  such  dirt,  sawdust,  sand,  gravel,  oil  or  other  substance  is  in 
a  wagon  bed,  box  or  other  receptacle  sufficiently  strong  and  tight  to  pre- 
vent any  sifting,  leaking  or  spilling  therefrom;  and  no  person  while  car- 
rying, hauling  or  moving  any  dirt,  sawdust,  sand,  gravel,  oil  or  other  loose 
substance,  upon,  along  or  over  any  of  such  dirt,  sawdust,  sand,  gravel,  oil 
or  other  substance  to  sift,  leak,  spill  or  go  upon  the  pavement  or  street. 

Sec.  19.  That  no  person  in  charge  of  any  vehicle  shall  leave  the  same, 
or  allow  the  same  to  stand  in  any  alley  of  the  City  of  Fresno  for  a  longer 
period  of  time  than  thirty  minutes,  nor  shall  any  team,  horse  or  other 
animal  at  any  time  be  hitched  or  left  standing  in  any  such  alley. 

Sec.  20.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  throw,  deposit  or  place 
on  any  street  within  the  limits'  of  the  City  of  Fresno  any  nails,  tacks, 
crockery,  scrap  iron,  tin,  wire,  bottles,  glass,  thorns,  or  thorny  clippings, 
or  thorny  branches  of  trees  or  bushes,  or  any  other  article  or  thing  liable 
to  cause  the  tire  of  any  vehicle  to  become  punctured. 

Sec.  21.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  drive  or  propel  any 
bicycle,  tricycle,  or  velocipede,  motor-cycle,  automobile  or  other  riding  ma- 
chine, or  horseless  vehicle,  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  without 
having  attached  to  such  bicycle,  tricycle,  velocipede,  motor-cycle,  automo- 
bile or  other  riding  machine,  or  horseless  vehicle,  a  bell,  gong  or  horn,  in 
good  working  order,  and  sufficient  to  give  warning  of  the  approach  of  such 
vehicle  to  pedestrians  and  to  riders  or  drivers  of  other  vehicles,  and  to 
persons  entering  or  leaving  the  street  car.  Said  bell,  gong  or  horn,  shall 
be  of  such  size  only  as  may  be  necessary  to  give  such  warning,  and  shall 
not  be  sounded  except  when  necessary  to  give  such  warning. 

Sec.  22.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  having  charge,  cus- 
tody or  control  of  any  horse,  mule,  pony  or  donkey  to  leave  the  same  un- 
attended and  unsecured  in  any  public  street  within  the  City  of  Fresno. 
A  horse,  mule,  pony  or  donkey  left  unattended  in  any  street  shall  be 
deemed  to  be  unsecured  within  the  meaning  of  this  ordinance  unless  it 
shall  be  securely  tied  or  hitched  by  chain,  strap  or  rope  fastened  to  its 
neck  or  bridle,  and  to  a  post  or  other  permanent  fastening,  or  by  a  chain, 
strap  or  rope  fastened  to  its  bridle  and  to  a  weight  of  not  less  than  twenty 
pounds  resting  upon  the  ground,  or  in  the  case  of  one  or  two  horses  or 
mules  harnessed  to  a  wagon  having  a  brake,  by  tightly  setting  the  brake 
on  said  wagon,  backing  the  horse,  mule  or  team,  so  that  the  traces  shall 


136  ORDINANCE  NO.  601. 

be  loose,  pulling  the  lines  taut,  and  securely  fastening  them  to  the  wagon 
In  such  a  manner  that  the  wagon  can  be  drawn  only  by  means  of  the  lines. 

Sec.  23.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  hitch  or  tie  any 
horse,  mule,  or  donkey  or  other  animal  to  any  shade  or  ornamental  tree 
in  any  street,  park  or  public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  to  hitch  or  tie 
any  such  animal  or  allow  the  same  to  stand  near  enough  to  any  shade  or 
ornamental  tree  so  as  to  permit  or  enable  such  animal  to  injure  or  destroy 
the  same. 

Sec.  24.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  feed  any  horse, 
mule,  or  other  animal  upon  any  street  within  the  business  district  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  unless  such  horse,  mule,  or  other  animal  shall  be  securely 
tied  or  hitched  by  a  chain,  strap  or  rope  fastened  to  its  neck,  bridle  or 
halter,  and  to  a  post  or  other  permanent  fastening. 

Sec.  25.  That  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  wilfully  to  stop, 
drive  or  propel  any  vehicle  along  or  across  any  street,  railway  or  inter- 
urban  railway  track  in  such  manner  as  unnecessarily  to  hinder,  delay  or 
obstruct  the  movement  of  any  car  traveling  upon  such  track;  provided, 
however,  that  vehicles  of  the  Fire  and  Police  Department  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  and  hospital  ambulances  shall  have  the  right  of  way  when  in 
service  or  responding  to  call. 

Sec.  26.  That  any  person  who  shall  violate  any  provisions  of  this  or- 
dinance shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction 
thereof  shall  be  punishable  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  $100.00,  or  by  im- 
prisonment in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  period  not 
exceeding  50  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  27.  That  all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  here- 
with are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  28.  That  this  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  imme- 
diately on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE   NO.  601. 
In  effect  Dec.  8,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  for  police  regulation,  relating  to  places  where  spirituous, 
vinous,  malt,  mixed,  fermented,  distilled,  alchoholic,  or  any  intoxicating 
liquors  may,  under  certain  conditions  and  restrictions  be  sold,  served,  fur- 
nished or  given  away  in  the  City  of  Fresno;  providing  for  a  license  tax 
thereon,  and  for  the  collection  of  such  license  tax;  forbidding  and  making 
unlawful  the  opening,  keeping,  conducting  or  carrying  on  of  any  place 
where  any  of  such  liquors  are  sold,  served,  furnished  or  given  away,  and 
the  sale,  serving,  furnishing  or  giving  away  of  any  of  such  liquors,  except 
at  the  places,  in  the  manner,  upon  the  conditions,  and  under  the  restric- 
tions in  this  ordinance  specified;  providing  penalties  for  the  violation  of 
the  terms  of  this  ordinance  and  for  the  recovery  of  such  penalties,  and 
repealing  all  ordinances  in  conflict  herewith. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  or 
persons,  firm,  corporation,  club  or  association,  either  as  owner,  principal, 
agent,  servant,  employee  or  otherwise,  to  establish,  conduct  or  keep  a 
place,  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  where  spirituous, 
vinous,  malt,  mixed,  fermented,  distilled,  alcoholic,  or  any  intoxicating 
liquors  are  sold,  served,  furnished  or  given  away,  or  allowed  to  be  drunk. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  601.  137 

except  in  the  manner  and  upon  the  conditions  and  under  the  restrictions 
hereinafter  specified. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  or  per- 
sons, firm,  corporation,  club  or  association,  either  as  owner,  principal, 
agent,  servant,  employee,  or  otherwise,  to  sell,  furnish,  serve  or  give  away, 
or  in  any  manner  dispose  of,  either  directly  or  indirectly,  to  any  person  or 
persons,  any  spirituous,  vinous,  malt,  mixed,  fermented,  distilled,  alcoholic, 
or  any  intoxicating  liquors,  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of 
Fresno,  without  first  obtaining  and  having  the  permission  and  a  license 
therefor  as  in  this  ordinance  hereinafter  specified. 

Sec.  3.  No  license  to  sell,  furnish,  serve  or  give  away  any  spirituous, 
vinous,  malt,  mixed,  fermented,  distilled,  alcoholic,  or  any  Intoxicating 
liquors  of  any  kind,  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall 
be  issued  to  any  person  or  persons,  firm,  corporation,  club  or  association 
except  upon  a  permit  previously  granted  by  resolution  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  City  duly  passed  and  entered  upon  the  minutes  of  said 
Board,  authorizing  the  issuing  of  such  license,  and  specifying  the  kind  of 
liquor  license  that  shall  be  issued  thereunder,  and  the  location  where  such 
liquor  may  be  sold;  and  no  permits  for  liquor  licenses  shall  be  granted 
nor  liquor  licenses  issued  other  than  those  in  this  ordinance  specified  and 
provided  for. 

Sec.  4.  For  the  purpose  of  this  ordinance  liquor  license  are  hereby 
classified  as  follows:  Retail  Liquor  License,  Wholesale  Liquor  License, 
Class  A  Restaurant  Liquor  License,  Class  B  Restaurant  Liquor  License, 
and  Club  Liquor  License. 

Sec.  5.  For  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance  a  retail  liquor  establish- 
ment is  defined  to  be  any  place  where  spirituous,  malt,  or  fermented 
liquors  or  wines,  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors  are  sold,  served  or  given 
away  in  quantities  of  less  than  one-fifth  of  a  gallon  to  be  drunk  either 
upon  the  premises  or  elsewhere. 

Any  person,  firm  or  corporation,  who,  either  as  owner,  agent,  lessee  or 
otherwise,  conducts  or  carries  on  a  retail  liquor  establishment  as  herein 
defined,  is  for  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance  declared  to  be  carrying  on 
the  business  of  a  retail  liquor  dealer. 

Sec.  6.  For  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance  a  wholesale  liquor  estab- 
lishment is  defined  to  be  a  place  where  spirituous,  malt,  or  fermented 
liquors  or  wines,  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors,  are  sold,  served  or  given 
away  in  quantities  of  not  less  than  one-fifth  of  a  gallon,  and  where  such 
liquors  are  sold,  served  or  given  away,  not  to  be  and  which  are  not  drunk 
upon  the  premises  where  so  sold,  served  or  given  away;  and  every  person 
"Who  as  owner,  agent  or  otherwise  conducts  or  carries  on,  or  assists  in  con- 
ducting or  carrying  on,  any  such  place  or  establishment,  the  same  being 
conducted  and  carried  on  exclusively,  or  in  connection  with  or  as  a  part  of, 
or  department  or  branch  of  any  other  business  or  occupation,  is  for  the 
purposes  of  this  ordinance  declared  to  be  carrying  on  the  business  of  a 
"Wholesale  liquor  dealer. 

Sec.  7.  Neither  sections  5  nor  6  of  this  ordinance,  nor  the  definitions 
Siven  or  contained  therein,  shall  apply  to  the  sale  by  any  registered  phar- 
macist under  the  laws  of  this  state  of  liquor  for  medicinal  purposes,  or 
mechanical  or  scientific  uses,  nor  to  the  sale  or  serving  of  liquors  in  res- 
taurants and  clubs  in  the  manner  and  under  the  restrictions  in  this  ordi- 
nance hereafter  set  forth. 

Sec.  8.  For  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance  a  restaurant  is  defined  to 
be  a  place  fully  equipped  with  modern  conveniences  for  cooking  and  pre- 


138  ORDINANCE  NO.  601. 

paring  victuals,  and  where  hot  meals  are  actually  served  three  times  a  day, 
and  at  least  six  days  in  the  week,  and  a  bone  fide  meal  is  defined  to  be  a 
meal  of  such  quantity  and  quality  of  food  as  is  ordinarily  served  for  a  meal 
in  hotels  or  restaurants.  Merely  sandwiches,  or  lunches,  or  crackers  and 
cheese,  or  either  thereof,  shall  not  be  held  nor  considered  to  be  a  bona, 
fide  meal  within  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  9.  Whenever  any  person  desires  to  open,  keep  or  conduct  a  whole- 
sale or  retail  liquor  establishment  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  engage  in  the- 
business  thereof,  such  person  shall  make  an  application  in  writing  to  the- 
Board  of  Trustees  of  said  city  for  permission  to  obtain  a  liquor  license, 
and  said  application  shall  contain  and  set  forth  the  following: 

(a)  The  name  and  residence  of  the  applicant  or  applicants,  and  how 
long  he  or  they  have  resided  in  the  City  of  Fresno. 

(b)  The  kind  of  license  desired  (whether  a  wholesale  liquor  license  or 
a  retail  liquor  license),  and  the  particular  place  for  which  such  license  is 
desired,  and  the  name  of  the  owner  of  the  premises. 

(c)  That  the  applicant  or  applicants  are  the  only  persons  interested 
in  the  business  asked  to  be  licensed,  and  that  no  other  person  or  persons- 
shall  in  any  way  be  interested  therein  during  the  continuance  of  the  per- 
mission. 

(d)  Whether  or  not  the  applicant  or  applicants  have  had  a  permission 
for  a  license  for  the  sale  of  liquor  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  or  in  any  other 
city  or  county,  revoked  during  any  time  preceding  his  or  their  application^ 
and  if  so  the  cause  of  such  revocation. 

(e)  A  statement  that  if  such  permit  is  granted  and  license  issued, 
same  shall  be  accepted  by  applicant  subject  to  the  terms  and  provisions 
of  this  ordinance  and  to  such  other  rules  and  regulations  as  may  at  any 
time  be  adopted  or  enacted  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  city. 

(f)  Said  application  must  be  verified  by  the  applicant  or  applicants 
therefor. 

Sec.  10.  There  shall  be  filed  with  said  application  tor  a  permit  for  a 
wholesale  or  retail  liquor  license,  a  written  recommendation  setting  forth 
that  the  applicant  or  applicants  (or  if  the  applicant  is  a  corporation,  that 
its  manager  and  the  persons  composing  its  Board  of  Directors),  are  per- 
sons of  good,  moral  character,  and  are  sober  and  suitable  persons  to  con- 
duct such  business,  and  that  such  place  of  business  is  in  a  suitable,  re- 
spectable and  proper  locality  for  conducting  the  business  agreeably  to 
social  order  and  due  police  regulations  of  the  city;  which  recommendation 
must  be  signed  by  not  less  than  ten  respectable  residents  of  said  city, 
(none  of  whom  shall  be  ofiicers  or  employees  of  said  city)  owning  or  occu- 
pying property  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  such  proposed  establishment,, 
giving  their  residences  or  places  of  business  and  occupations. 

Sec.  11.  Upon  receiving  such  application  and  recommendation  for  a 
permit  for  a  wholesale  or  retail  liquor  license,  the  Board  of  Trustees  may 
refer  the  matter  to  the  Chief  of  Police,  and  Mayor,  for  investigation  as  to 
the  moral  character  of  the  applicant,  whether  he  is  a  sober  and  suitable 
person  to  keep  and  conduct  such  a  place,  and  whether  such  place  is  a  suit- 
able and  proper  place  for  conducting  such  business,  and  they  shall  then 
report  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  at  the  next  meeting.  Upon  such  report 
being  made,  and  after  such  investigation  as  may  have  been  made  by  the 
members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  upon  the  hearing  of  any  re- 
monstrance made  to  the  application,  the  Board  of  Trustees  may,  in  its 
discretion,  by  resolution,  grant  a  permit  for  such  wholesale  or  retail  liquor 
license,  and  order  the  Clerk  and  the  License  Collector  to  issue  such 
license;  but  if  the  Board,  upon  such  report,  investigation  or  hearing  for 


ORDINANCE  NO.  601.  1Z9 

any  reason,  or  In  its  discretion,  shall  determine  that  such  permit  should 
^not  be  granted  or  such  license  issued,  it  shall  deny  the  application,  and 
mo  permit  shall  be  granted  or  license  issued. 

Sec.  12.  A  permit  for  a  retail  liquor  license  and  such  license  shall 
not  authorize  or  allow  the  sale  of  any  of  the  liquors  in  this  ordinance 
specified  other  than  in  the  manner  and  under  the  conditions  and  restric- 
tions hereinbefore  and  hereinafter  specified  in  a  retail  liquor  establish- 
ment at  the  premises  for  which  the  permit  for  such  license  was  granted; 
provided,  however,  that  such  retail  liquor  license  shall  entiile  the  licensee 
at  the  same  place  of  business  and  as  a  part  of  the  same  business  to  carry 
on  a  wholesale  liquor  establishment 

Sec.  13.  A  permit  for  a  wholesale  liquor  license  and  such  license 
shall  not  authorize  or  allow  the  sale  of  any  of  the  liquors  in  this  ordinance 
specified  other  than  in  the  manner  hereinbefore  and  hereinafter  specified 
in  a  wholesale  liquor  establishment  at  the  premises  for  which  the  permit 
for  a  license  was  granted.  And  it  is  hereby  declared  fraudulent  and  un- 
lawful for  any  person,  firm,  corporation  or  association  holding  such  license^ 
(unless  the  person  or  persons,  firm  or  corporation  having  such  wholesale 
liquor  license  and  carrying  on  the  business  of  a  wholesale  liquor  dealer 
at  said  premises  has  cbtained  a  permit  for  and  had  issued  to  him,  and 
holds,  a  retail  liquor  license)  to  suffer  or  permit  or  allow  any  such  liquors 
to  be  drunk  on  the  premises,  or  In  any  room  or  place  connected  there- 
with, or  under  the  same  control,  where  sold,  served,  or  given  away;  and 
it  shall  be  no  defense  that  such  act  was  done,  suffered,  allowed  or  per- 
mitted by  an  agent,  servant  or  employee  of  such  licensee. 

Sec.  14.  No  liquor  license  shall  authorize  or  allow  the  holder  thereof 
to  sell,  serve  or  give  away  any  liquors  at  any  time  other  than  between 
the  hours  of  six  o'clock  A.  M.  and  twelve  o'clock  midnight  of  the  days 
from  Monday  to  Saturday,  both  Inclusive,  of  each  week;  and  it  shall  be 
and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  to  sell,  serve  or  give  away,  any  spirituous, 
malt,  or  fermented  liquors  or  wines  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors,  in  any 
establishment,  saloon,  tippling  house,  sample  room,  bar  room,  drinking 
place,  restaurant,  hotel,  club,  club  room  or  drug  store,  at  any  time  be- 
tween the  hours  of  twelve  o'clock  midnight  on  Saturday  and  six  o'clock 
A.  M.  of  the  next  succeeding  Monday,  and  on  any  day  or  days  of  the  v(eek. 
between  the  hours  of  twelve  o'clock  midnight  and  six  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the 
succeeding  day. 

Provided,  however,  that  the  foregoing  provisions  shall  not  apply  to  the 
sale  by  druggists  of  such  liquors  for  medical  purposes,  upon  the  prescrip- 
tion in  writing  of  a  licensed  physician,  nor  to  the  sale  by  such  druggists 
of  pure  alcohol  for  medical,  mechanical  or  scientific  uses. 

Section  15.  The  owner,  proprietor,  manager,  or  other  person  having 
charge  or  control  of  any  establishment,  saloon,  tippling  house,  sample 
room,  bar  room  or  other  place  where  spirituous,  malt,  or  fermented  liquors 
or  wines,  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors,  are  sold,  served  or  given  away, 
either  at  wholesale  or  retail,  excepting  restaurants,  drug  stores  and  clubs, 
shall  securely  close  and  lock  all  entrances  to  and  exits  from  any  such 
place,  or  cause  the  same  to  be  so  closed  and  locked,  and  keep  the  same 
in  such  condition,  against  the  entry  or  exit  of  all  persons  other  than  the 
owner,  proprietor  or  manager  thereof,  or  the  servants  regularly  employed 
in  or  about  the  same,  at  all  times,  between  the  hours  of  twelve  o'clock 
midnight  on  Saturday  and  six  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the  Monday  next  succeed- 
ing, and  at  all  times  between  the  hours  from  twelve  o'clock  midnight  to 
six  o'clock  A.  M.  of  each  and  all  days  of  the  week. 

It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  the  owner,  proprietor,  man- 


140  ORDINANCE  NO.  601. 

ager  or  other  person  having  charge  or  control  of  any  establishment,  saloon, 
tippling  house,  sample  room,  bar  room  or  other  place  where  spirituous, 
malt,  vinous  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors  are  sold,  served  or  given  away, 
either  at  wholesale  or  retail,  excepting  restaurants,  drug  stores  and  clubs, 
to  permit  any  person  other  than  the  servants  regularly  employed  in  or 
about  the  same,  to  enter,  remain  or  be  therein  between  the  hours  during 
the  times  in  this  section  hereinabove  mentioned;  or  to  rmove  or  carry 
out  or  suffer  to  be  removed  or  taken  from  said  premises  any  spirituous, 
malt,  or  fermented  liquors  or  wines,  or  mixed  intoxicating  liquors. 

Sec.  16.  No  serving  or  partaking  of  what  is  commonly  known  as  a 
"free  lunch"  shall  be  allowed  or  permitted  in  any  retail  liquor  establish- 
ment; and  any  person  having  a  retail  liquor  license  who  serves  or  fur- 
nishes or  suffers  to  be  served  or  furnished  any  free  lunch  in  his  estab- 
lishment or  place  where  liquors  are  sold,  served  or  given  away,  shall 
thereby  immediately  forfeit  his  liquor  license. 

Sec.  17.  Whenever  any  person  desires  to  conduct  or  carry  on  the  busi- 
ness of  a  hotel,  restaurant  or  boarding  house  and  to  sell  or  serve  any  of 
the  liquors  in  this  ordinance  hereinabove  designated  at  any  such  hotel, 
restaurant  or  boarding  house,  same  to  be  there  sold,  and  served,  with  and 
as  a  part  of  a  regular  bona  fide  meal  sold  and  consumed  between  the 
hours  of  six  o'clock  A.  M.  and  twelve  o'clock  midnight,  he  shall  make  an 
application  in  writing  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  for 
permission  to  obtain  a  restaurant  liquor  license,  and  shall  set  forth  the 
class  of  such  restaurant  liquor  license  desired.  If  only  beer  or  other  malt 
liquor  or  wine  is  to  be  sold  or  served,  he  shall  apply  for  a  Class  A  Restau- 
rant Liquor  License.  If  he  desires  to  so  sell  and  serve  any  mixed  liquors 
or  any  intoxicating  liquors  other  than  or  in  addition  to  beer  or  other  malt 
liquor  or  wine,  he  shall  apply  for  a  permit  for  a  Class  B  Restaurant  Liquor 
License. 

Sec.  18.  Said  application  for  a  permit  for  a  restaurant  liquor  license 
shall  be  signed  and  verified  by  the  applicant  and  filed  with  the  City  Clerk, 
and  shall  set  forth  the  following:  The  particular  place,  including  street 
and  number,  where  such  restaurant  business  is  to  be  conducted;  that  the 
applicant  is  lawfully  and  in  good  faith  engaged  or  is  about  to  become  en- 
gaged personally  in  the  restaurant  business  as  the  proprietor  or  manager 
thereof,  at  the  place  designated  in  his  petition;  that  he  desires  to  obtain 
a  permit  for  a  restaurant  liquor  license,  naming  the  class  thereof,  and  that 
he  will  not  violate  or  evade,  nor  allow  any  of  his  clerks,  servants,  agents 
or  employees  to  violate  or  evade  any  ordinance  of  said  city  relating  to  the 
sale  of  intoxicating  liquors;  and  that  if  a  permit  is  granted  or  a  license 
issued,  same  shall  be  accepted  by  applicant  subject  to  the  terms  and 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  and  to  such  other  rules  and  regulations  as 
may  at  any  time  be  adopted  or  enacted  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said 
city. 

Sec.  19.  Upon  the  filing  of  such  application  for  a  permit  for  a  restau- 
rant liquor  license  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  refer  the  matter  to  the 
Chief  of  Police  and  Mayor  for  investigation  as  to  the  moral  character  of 
the  applicant  and  whether  he  is  a  suitable  person  to  be  granted  a  permit 
for  a  restaurant  liquor  license,  and  whether  he  is  conducting  or  intends 
to  conduct  a  restaurant  in  good  faith,  and  whether  such  place  is  a  suit- 
able locality  for  such  license  and  the  sale  of  liquor  thereunder.  Upon 
such  report  being  made,  and  after  such  investigation  as  may  have  been 
made  by  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  upon  the  hearing  of 
any  remonstrance  made  to  the  application,  the  Board  of  Trustees  may, 
in  its  discretion,  by  resolution,  grant  a  permit  to  such  applicant  for  such 
restaurant  liquor  license,  designating  the  class  thereof,  and  order  the 


ORDINANCE  NO.  GW.  141 

Clerk  and  License  Collector  to  issue  such  license;  but  if  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  upon  such  report,  investigation  or  hearing,  for  any  reason  or 
in  its  discretion,  shall  determine  that  such  permit  should  not  be  granted 
or  such  license  issued,  it  shall  deny  the  application,  and  no  permit  shall 
be  granted  or  restaurant  liquor  license  issued. 

Sec.  20.  Such  permit  for  a  Class  A  Restaurant  Liquor  License  and 
such  license  shall  not  authorize  nor  allow  the  person  receiving  same  to 
sell  or  serve  any  intoxicating  liquor  whatsoever  other  than  beer  and  other 
malt  liquor  and  wine,  and  as  a  part  of  a  regular  bona  fide  meal  at  the 
restaurant,  hotel  or  boarding  house  designated  in  said  permit 

Such  permit  for  a  Class  B  Restaurant  Liquor  License  and  such  license 
shall  not  authorize  nor  allow  the  person  receiving  the  same  to  sell  or 
serve  any  intoxicating  liquors  whatsoever  other  than  as  a  part  of  a  regular 
bona  fide  meal  at  the  restaurant,  hotel  or  boarding  house  designated  in 
said  permit. 

No  permit  for  a  restaurant  liquor  license  nor  any  such  license  shall 
authorize  or  allow  the  person  receiving  or  holding  same  to  sell,  serve 
or  give  away  intoxicating  liquors  at  any  time  other  than  between  the 
hours  of  six  o'clock  A.  M.  and  twelve  o'clock  midnight  of  the  days  from 
Monday  to  Saturday,  both  inclusive,  of  each  week,  nor  at  any  time,  place 
or  manner  except  as  In  this  ordinance  specified. 

Sec.  21.  No  restaurant  or  eating  house  within  the  City  of  Fresno  in 
which  wines,  liquors,  beers  or  other  spirituous,  malt,  fermented  or  intox- 
icating liquors  of  any  kind  are  served  with  meals  or  refreshments  shall 
have  connected  therewith  or  use  In  connection  therewith  any  apartment, 
room,  booth  or  curtained  off  place  in  which  there  shall  be  any  bed,  sofa, 
lounge,  couch,  divan,  cot,  bench  or  other  place  for  lying  down;  and  no 
booth,  box  or  compartment  in  any  restaurant  or  eating  house  shall  have 
any  means  of  ingress  other  than  from  the  Inner  part  of  the  main  room, 
nor  shall  it  have  any  door  next  to  the  Inner  part  of  the  main  room,  but 
over  the  opening  therein,  curtains  may  be  used;  all  partition  walls  be- 
tween any  booth,  box,  room  or  curtained  off  place,  and  the  main  room, 
shall  be  removed  and  kept  removed  In  such  a  way  that  cne  entrance  to 
and  egress  from  all  such  apartments,  booths,  boxes  or  curtained  off  places 
shall  be  through  or  into  the  main  dining  room  of  such  restaurant  or  eat- 
ing house. 

Sec.  22.  Whenever  a  number  of  persons  have  associated  themselves 
together  for  social  purposes  in  what  is  commonly  known  as  a  club,  or  for 
any  purpose  where  pecuniary  profit  is  not  their  object,  and  for  which  indi- 
viduals may  lawfully  associate  themselves,  whether  incorporated  or  other- 
wise, and  have  club  rooms  or  apartments  where  only  the  members  and 
their  invited  guests  may  meet,  and  such  association  desires  to  keep  or 
have  on  hand  intoxicating  liquors  to  be  served  only  to  the  members  there- 
of and  their  Invited  guests,  and  such  service  to  be  merely  incidental  to 
(and  not  one  of)  the  objects  or  purposes  of  the  association,  such  associa- 
tion may  present  an  application  for  a  Club  Liquor  License  to  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  which  application  shall  be  verified  by 
the  president  or  other  presiding  officer  of  the  association  or  the  secretary 
thereof,  and  shall  contain  and  set  forth  the  following:  The  particular 
place.  Including  street  and  number,  where  the  club  rooms  are  situate; 
the  purposes  for  which  the  association  or  club  is  formed  and  whether  in- 
corporated or  unincorporated;  that  said  association  will  not,  nor  shall  any 
of  the  members  thereof,  or  its  agents,  servants  or  employees,  in  or  about 
the  club  rooms,  violate  any  ordinance  of  said  city  relating  to  the  sale  of 
Intoxicating  liquors ;  that  no  gambling  is  or  shall  be  carried  on  or  permit- 
ted in  or  about  said  club  rooms;   that  no  liquor  shall  be  sold,  or  given 


142  ORDINANCE  NO.  601. 

away,  at  said  club  rooms  except  to  the  members  of  the  club  or  association, 
and  that  no  liquor  shall  be  served  or  allowed  to  be  consumed  or  taken  by 
any  person  except  such  member  or  members,  or  persons  who  are  then  and 
there  present  with  a  member  or  members  as  invited  guests;  the  names 
of  all  of  the  persons  who  are  members  of  the  club  or  association, 
(provided,  however,  that  when  the  membership  is  large,  the  application 
in  lieu  of  stating  the  names  of  all  of  the  persons  who  are  members  may 
set  forth  the  names  of  twenty  persons  who  are  members  thereof) ;  and 
that  if  a  permit  is  granted  and  a  license  issued,  same  shall  be  accepted 
by  applicant  subject  to  the  terms  and  provisions  of  this  ordinance  and  to 
«uch  other  rules  and  regulations  as  may  at  any  time  be  adopted  or  en- 
acted by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City. 

Sec.  23.  Said  application  for  a  permit  for  a  Club  Liquor  License  shall 
also  be  accompanied  by  and  have  attached  to  it  a  certificate  signed  by  ten 
respectable  residents  of  said  city  setting  forth  that  they  have  knowledge 
of  said  association  or  club  and  of  its  purposes,  and  that  they  verily  be- 
lieve that  no  gambling  is  or  will  be  carried  on  or  permitted  in  or  about 
said  club  rooms;  and  that  in  the  opinion  of  such  signers  such  association 
may  properly  be  intrusted  with  a  Club  Liquor  License. 

Sec.  24.  Upon  the  filing  of  such  application  for  a  permit  for  a  Club 
Xiiquors  License  and  said  certificate,  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  refer  the 
matter  to  the  Chief  of  Police  and  Mayor  for  investigation,  and  after  in- 
vestigation they  shall  report  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  at  their  next  meet- 
ing. Upon  such  report  being  made,  and  after  such  investigation  as  may 
iave  been  made  by  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  or  upon  the 
hearing  of  any  remonstrance  made  to  the  application,  the  Board  of  Trus- 
tees may,  in  its  discretion,  by  resolution  grant  a  permit  to  such  associa- 
tion or  club  for  such  Club  Liquor  License  and  order  the  Clerk  and  License 
■Collector  to  issue  such  license;  but  if  the  Board,  upon  such  report,  in- 
vestigation or  hearing,  for  any  reason,  or  in  its  discretion,  shall  determine 
that  such  permit  should  not  be  granted  or  such  license  issued,  it  shall 
•deny  the  application  and  no  permit  shall  be  granted  or  license  issued. 

Sec.  25.  Such  permit  and  such  Club  Liquor  License  shall  not  author- 
ize or  allow  the  sale,  furnishing,  serving  or  giving  away  of  any  of  the 
liquors  in  this  ordinance  specified  other  than  between  the  hours  from  six 
o'clock  A.  M.  to  twelve  o'clock  midnight  of  the  days  from  Monday  to  Satur- 
day, both  inclusive,  of  each  week,  in  the  club  rooms  or  apartments  at  and 
for  which  the  permit  for  a  license  was  granted,  nor  to  any  person  or  per- 
sons other  than  the  members  of  such  association,  or  to  the  member  or 
members  of  the  association  for  himself  or  themselves  and  his  or  their 
guests  therein. 

Sec.  26.  No  intoxicating  liquors  shall  at  any  time  be  served  to  any 
person  in  any  club,  or  under  a  Club  Liquor  License,  unless  the  name  of 
such  person  appears  as  a  member  upon  the  records  of  such  association  or 
club,  or  his  name  appears  as  an  invited  guest  on  the  register  of  guests 
or  visitors  at  said  club.  Each  club  or  association  to  which  a  Club  Liquor 
License  is  issued  shall  keep  a  book  containing  the  names  of  all  of  its 
members,  and  a  register  in  which  shall  be  entered  each  day  the  names  of 
all  visitors  or  guests,  and  the  name  of  the  member  inviting  or  accom- 
panying such  visitors  or  guests.  Such  books  and  registers  shall  at  all 
times  be  open  for  inspection  and  subject  to  the  inspection  of  the  Chief  of 
Police,  the  City  Attorney,  any  member  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  to 
any  one  designated  by  said  Board. 

Sec.  27.  When  an  applicant  for  a  permit  for  a  liquor  license  is  a  cor- 
poration or  association,  the  application  may  be  verified  by  its  president. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  601.  143 

secretary  or  manager;  and  in  addition  to  the  matters  and  things  by  this 
ordinance  hereinbefore  required  to  be  set  out  in  the  application,  there 
shall  be  set  forth  the  name  of  the  person  who  shall  have  the  management 
of  its  business  for  which  or  in  connection  with  which  a  liquor  license  is 
desired,  and  the  names  of  the  persons  composing  its  Board  of  Directors, 

Sec.  28.  No  permit  for  a  liquor  license  of  any  kind  shall  be  granted  at 
the  same  meeting  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  at  which  the  application  is 
presented,  except  by  the  affirmative  vote  of  at  least  six  of  the  members  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees;  provided,  that  if  the  application  is  for  a  removal  or 
transfer,  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  grant  a  temporary  permit,  revocable 
at  the  pleasure  of  the  Board,  and  if  such  license  is  granted,  it  shall  be 
dated  and  commence  to  run  as  though  issued  on  the  date  of  the  temporary 
permit.  When  an  application  for  a  liquor  license  has  been  filed  with  the 
City  Clerk,  any  person  or  persons  desiring  so  to  do  may  object  to  the 
granting  of  any  such  permit  or  the  issuance  of  such  license  by  fling  a 
written  remonstrance  at  any  time  prior  to  the  final  action  of  the  Board 
on  such  application.  When  a  remonstrance  has  been  filed,  no  permit  for 
a  license  shall  be  granted  by  the  Board  until  such  remonstrance  has  been 
lieard  and  determined. 

Sec.  29.  The  liquor  licenses  provided  for  in  this  ordinance  shall  when 
Issued  be  issued  for  a  quarter  of  a  year  and  for  the  quarters  endmg  on 
the  1st  day  of  January,  April,  July  and  October;  provided,  that  a  person 
receiving  a  permit  to  take  out  a  license  under  the  provisions  of  this  or- 
dinance after  the  beginning  of  any  quarter  shall  only  pay  a  pro  rata 
amount  of  said  sum  for  the  balance  of  the  time  to  the  end  of  the  quarter. 

Sec.  30.  The  rates  for  the  liquor  licenses  provided  for  in  this  ordinance 
shall  be  and  the  same  are  hereby  fixed  and  established  and  the  same  shall 
be  paid  by  all  persons  receiving  such  licenses,  respectively,  as  follows: 

For  a  Retail  Liquor  License  the  sum  of  $200.00  per  quarter. 

For  a  Wholesale  Liquor  License  the  sum  of  $75,00  per  quarter. 

For  a  Class  A  Restaurant  Liquor  License  the  sum  of  $50.00  per  quarter. 

For  a  Class  B  Restaurant  Liquor  License  the  sum  of  $100.00  per  quar- 
ter. 

For  a  Club  Licfuor  License  the  sum  of  $25.00  per  quarter. 

The  Restaurant  Liquor  Licenses  shall  be  and  are  in  addition  to  the 
regular  restaurant,  hotel  or  boarding  house  license,  now  or  that  may  here- 
after be  required  by  any  ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

No  liquor  license  shall  be  issued  for  any  quarter  until  the  payment  for 
such  quarter  has  been  made. 

Sec.  31.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  own- 
ing, or  in  charge  of,  or  employed  In,  any  drug  store,  to  sell,  serve  or  give 
away  therein  any  spirituous,  malt,  or  fermented  liquors  or  wines,  or  mixed 
Intoxicating  liquors;  provided,  however,  that  this  prohibition  and  the  pro- 
visions of  section  2  of  this  ordinance  shall  not  apply  to  the  sale  or  giving 
:away  therein  by  a  druggist  or  druggist's  clerk,  entitled  to  practice  phar- 
macy under  the  laws  of  the  State  of  California,  of  pure  alcohol  (with  or 
>without  a  physician's  prescription)  for  medicinal,  mechanical  or  scientific 
uses;  nor  to  the  sale  or  giving  away  therein  by  such  druggist  or  such 
-clerk,  of  spirituous,  malt  or  fermented  liquors  or  wines,  or  mixed  intox- 
icating liquors  (not  to  be  consumed,  and  which  are  not  consumed,  upon 
the  premises  where  sold),  for  medicinal  purposes  upon  the  written  pre- 
scription of  a  practicing  physician  (other  than  such  druggist  or  any  one 
in  his  employ)  entitled  to  practice  medicine  under  the  laws  of  the  State 
of  California,  but  such  prescription  shall  be  written,  signed  and  dated  by 
the  physician,  and  shall  contain  the  name  of  the  person  applying  person- 
lUy  for  the  prescription  and  the  name  of  the  person  for  whose  personal 


144  ORDINANCE  NO.  6ai. 

use  the  prescription  is  made,  and  shall  be  presented  to  and  filed  by  the 
druggist  before  any  sale  or  furnishing  is  made  thereon,  and  such  pre- 
scription shall  not  be  refilled,  nor  more  than  one  sale  be  made  thereon; 
that  all  prescriptions  shall  be  numbered  and  kept  in  regular  succession 
by  the  druggist  filling  the  same  on  a  separate  file,  convenient  for  and  open 
and  subject  during  all  business  hours  to  the  inspection  of  the  Chief  of 
Police,  the  City  Attorney,  any  member  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  to 
any  person  who  may  be  designated  by  said  Board;  that  the  prescription 
shall  be  given  or  written  only  when  in  the  opinion  of  the  physician  such 
liquor  is  actually  necessary  as  a  medicine  for  the  person  named  thereon, 
and  such  prescription  shall  specify  the  kind  of  liquor  to  be  furnished  there- 
on; and  it  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  physician  to  give 
to  or  write  for  any  well  person,  or  person  not  in  actual  need  of  such  liquor 
as  a  medicine,  any  prescription  for  intoxicating  liquors,  either  separately 
or  compounded  with  other  ingredients,  or  to  violate  or  assist  in  violating 
any  of  the  porvisions  of  this  ordinance,  and  if,  in  an  action  or  proceeding 
brought  under  this  ordinance,  any  physician  is  by  the  court  or  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees  found  to  have  violated  or  assisted  in  violating  any  of  the 
terms  hereof,  then  in  addition  to  the  penalty  therefor  herein  specified,  no 
intoxicating  liquors  shall  thereafter  be  supplied,  furnished  or  delivered  to 
any  person  by  any  druggist,  or  druggist's  clerk  upon  the  prescription  of 
such  physician,  after  notice  thereof  in  writing  given  by  the  Chief  of  Police 
of  said  city,  which  notice  in  such  case,  it  is  hereby  made  the  duty  of  the 
Chief  of  Police  to  give  to  every  druggist  or  owner  of  a  drug  store  in  said 
city. 

Sec.  32.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  druggist  or 
person  owning  or  in  charge  of  any  drug  store  to  allow  the  drinking  on 
the  said  premises,  or  in  any  room  or  place  connected  therewith,  or  upon 
any  premises  occupied  or  controlled  by  him  of  any  intoxicating  liquors  of 
any  kind,  or  to  permit  any  violation  of  this  ordinance  in  or  upon  any  such 
premises  owned,  occupied  or  controlled  by  him. 

Sec.  33.  All  liquor  licenses  shall  be  paid  for  in  advance  in  lawful 
money  of  the  United  States  at  the  oflSce  of  the  License  Collector  of  the 
City  of  Fresno.  A  separate  liquor  license  must  be  obtained  for  each 
branch  establishment  or  separate  place  of  business  in  which  the  business 
is  carried  on  for  which  or  in  connection  with  which  the  license  is  issued, 
and  each  license  shall  authorize  the  party  obtaining  it  to  carry  on  the  busi- 
ness or  to  do  the  acts  hereby  permitted  only  at  the  location  or  place  of 
business  designated  in  the  permit  therefor  and  indicated  in  the  license. 

Sec.  34.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  City  Clerk  to  prepare  and  issue  a 
license  under  this  ordinance  for  every  person  to  whom  a  permit  therefor 
has  been  granted,  and  such  permit  not  rescinded,  revoked  or  cancelled  but 
in  force  and  effect,  and  to  state  in  each  license  the  amount  thereof,  the 
period  of  time  covered  thereby,  the  name  of  the  person,  firm 
or  corporation  for  whom  issued  and  the  kind  of  license,  and 
the  location  or  place  where  the  business  is  to  be  carried  on 
in  which  or  in  connection  with  which  said  license  is  issued.  The  City 
Clerk  shall  deliver  such  license  to  the  License  Collector  for  collection  and 
take  his  receipt  for  the  amount  thereof. 

Sec.  35.  Any  permit  for  a  liquor  license  at  any  time  granted  by  the 
Board  of  Trustees  shall  continue  in  force  until  the  2d  day  of  January  of  the 
next  succeeding  year  unless  such  permit  shall  prior  to  such  date  have 
been  rescinded,  revoked  or  cancelled,  or  the  license  issued  thereunder  de- 
clared forfeited;  but  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  at  any  time,  in  its  dis- 
cretion, without  notice,  revoke,  rescind  or  cancel  any  permit  for  a  liquor 
license  theretofore  granted  and  may  cancel  and  declare  forfeited  any  11- 


ORDINANCE  NO.  601.  145 

cense  Issued,  and  every  such  licensee  accepts  the  permit  and  license  sub- 
ject to  such  right  of  revocation  without  notice;  provided,  however,  that  if 
any  liquor  license  is  declared  forfeited  or  cancelled  without  the  prefer- 
ring of  charges  against  or  the  giving  of  notice  to  the  holder  thereof,  there 
shall  on  the  cancellation  or  forfeiture  of  such  license,  be  returned  to  such 
former  licensee,  on  his  application  therefor,  the  pro  rata  portion  of  the 
license  for  the  balance  of  the  quarter  year  for  which  payment  was  there- 
tofore made  in  advance.  If  neither  the  permit  received  nor  the  license 
granted  under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  be  rescinded,  revoked  or 
cancelled,  the  licensee  may  receive  his  license  on  the  1st  day  of  each  quar- 
ter during  the  year  for  which  the  permit  was  granted  by  paying  on  said 
day  the  rate  or  amount  of  the  license  tax  as  hereinabove  specified,  such 
payment  to  be  in  advance  for  such  quarter  and  to  be  made  In  lawful 
money  of  the  United  States,  at  the  office  of  the  License  Collector  of  the 
City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  36.  No  liquor  license  shall  be  Issued  to  any  person  or  persons, 
firm  or  corporation  except  upon  a  permit  therefor  previously  granted  by 
the  Board  of  Trustees.  No  such  permit  shall  extend  beyond  the  1st  day 
of  January  of  the  year  next  following  the  year  In  which  it  is  granted,  and 
before  a  license  is  issued  in  any  year  a  new  application  shall  have  been 
presented  and  a  new  permit  granted;  provided,  however,  that  applica- 
tions for  permits  for  liquor  licenses  for  any  year  may  be  heard  by  the 
Board  and  acted  upon  In  the  month  of  December  next  preceding  the  be- 
ginning of  any  year,  and  the  permit  If  granted  at  any  time  during  said 
month  for  the  next  succeeding  year  shall  be  deemed  to  be  a  valid  permit 
for  the  next  ensuing  year  the  same  as  though  granted  on  or  after  the 
first  day  of  January  of  such  next  ensuing  year.  In  case  the  permit  granted 
to  any  person  for  a  liquor  license  shall  be  rescinded  or  revoked  by  said 
Board,  the  City  Clerk  and  the  License  Collector  shall  not  issue  any  fur- 
ther liquor  license  to  such  person  unless  and  until  a  new  permit  shall 
have  been  granted  him  by  said  Board. 

Sec.  37.  No  permits  for  retail  liquor  licenses  in  excess  of  49  shall  at 
any  time  be  granted  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  the  whole  number  of 
retail  liquor  licenses  Issued  under  this  ordinance  and  in  force  at  any  one 
time  shall  not  exceed  49;  and  should  the  whole  number  of  permits  for 
retail  liquor  licenses  granted  under  this  ordinance  for  or  during  the  three 
months  next  succeeding  the  date  of  the  adoption  hereof  exceed  40,  then 
thereafter  no  other  or  additional  permits  for  retail  liquor  licenses  shall 
be  granted  or  such  licenses  issued  except  as,  or  by  way  of,  a  renewal  of 
the  licenses  theretofore  issued  under  this  ordinance  until  the  whole  num- 
ber of  retail  liquor  licenses  in  force  in  said  city  has  been  reduced  to  40, 
and  whenever  the  number  of  such  retail  licenses  has  been  reduced  to  40, 
no  permits  for  retail  liquor  licenses  in  excess  of  40  shall  ever  thereafter 
be  granted  and  thereupon  and  thereafter  the  whole  number  of  liquor  li- 
censes issued  and  in  force  at  any  one  time  in  said  city  shall  not  exceed  40. 

Sec.  38.  Whenever  it  appears  or  has  been  shown  to  the  satisfaction  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees  that  any  licensee  under  the  provisions  of  this  or- 
dinance, or  any  of  his  servants  or  employees  has  been  in  an  intoxicated 
condition  while  in  or  about  the  premises  or  business  for  or  in  connection 
with  which  a  liquor  license  has  been  issued,  or  has  sold  or  served  liquor 
to  any  minor  or  to  any  intoxicated  person,  or  that  any  game  or  other 
transaction  in  violation  of  any  state  law  or  city  ordinance,  or  any  gam- 
bling of  any  kind  has  been  conducted,  carried  on  or  suffered  or  allowed 
to  be  conducted,  or  has  existed  or  been  done  in  or  about  such  premises, 
or  that  any  such  licensee,  or  any  of  his  servants  or  employees,  has  com- 
mitted or  permitted  any  breach  of  the  peace  or  any  disorderly  conduct 
at  or  about  said  premises,  or  that  any  such  licensee  has  violated  or  failed 

10* 


146  ORDINANCE  NO.  601. 

to  keep  and  observe  any  of  the  terms  of  this  ordinance,  or  that  any  holder 
of  a  liquor  license  has  sold,  furnished,  served  or  given  away  intoxicating 
liquors  in  manner  or  time  other  than  is  allowed  by  such  license  held  by 
him,  then  such  license  shall  by  resolution  of  said  Board  be  declared  for- 
feited and  cancelled,  and  the  permit  therefor  be  rescinded  and  revoked, 
and  thereupon  and  thenceforth  it  shall  be  unlawful  for  such  person  or 
former  licensee  to  sell,  furnish,  serve  or  give  any  of  the  liquors  whatso- 
ever In  this  ordinance  mentioned  in  said  city. 

Sec.  39.  No  permit  granted  nor  license  issued  under  this  ordinance 
can  be  assigned  except  to  a  bona  fide  purchaser  of  the  business  to  which 
it  relates  or  in  connection  with  which  it  was  granted  or  issued,  and  after 
the  consent  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  city  upon  an  application 
therefor  filed,  containing  in  addition  to  the  requirements  hereinbefore 
specified  for  obtaining  an  original  license,  a  statement  setting  forth  such 
transfer,  or  proposed  transfer,  of  the  business.  Such  application  must 
be  verified  by  both  assignor  and  assignee. 

Sec.  40.  This  ordinance  shall  not  apply  to  the  giving  or  serving  of 
liquors  by  persons  in  the  privacy  of  their  own  homes  and  households  for 
the  uses  thereof,  or  to  the  serving  or  giving  of  same  to  members  of  the 
family  of  such  persons,  or  as  an  act  of  hospitality  toward  invited  guests 
within  such  homes  or  households. 

Sec.  41.  It  is  hereby  declared  to  be  unlawful  and  fraudulent  for  any 
person,  firm,  corporation  or  association  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the 
City  of  Fresno  to  resort  to,  use,  devise  or  operate  in  any  way  or  manner 
whatsoever,  any  trick,  shift,  device,  artifice  or  pretense  to  evade,  avoid  or 
defeat  any  of  the  terms,  conditions  or  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  or  to 
escape  or  avoid  any  of  the  penalties  in  this  ordinance  provided,  and  every 
such  trick,  shift,  device,  artifice  or  pretence  is  hereby  declared  fraudulent 
and  unlawful. 

Sec.  42.  Every  person,  firm,  corporation  or  association  who  commits 
or  is  guilty  of  any  breach  of  any  of  the  provisions,  terms,  conditions,  lim- 
itations or  restrictions  of  this  ordinance,  or  who  does,  or  aids,  assists  or 
encourages  in  the  doing  of  any  act  or  thing  by  its  provisions  or  terms 
prohibited  or  made  or  declared  to  be  unlawful  or  fraudulent  shall,  for  each 
such  act  or  thing  so  done,  or  aided,  assisted  or  encouraged  to  be  done,  be 
subject  and  liable  to  the  City  of  Fresno  for  a  penalty  of  Forty  Dollars, 
lawful  money  of  the  United  States,  which  said  penalty,  together  with  all 
legal  costs,  shall  be  recovered  by  said  city  in  a  civil  action  therefor,  as 
provided  by  law,  in  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction,  against  any  per- 
son, firm,  corporation  or  association  subject  or  liable  therefor  as  in  this 
ordinance  provided. 

Sec.  43.  A  right  and  cause  of  action  is  hereby  created  in  favor  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  and  full  authority  and  power  and  right  to  bring,  maintain 
and  prosecute  same  and  recover  said  penalty  is  hereby  conferred  on  said 
city  against  all  persons,  firms,  corporations  or  associations  subject  or 
liable  therefor  as  in  this  ordinance  set  forth.  And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of 
all  police  officers  to  report  all  violations  of  this  ordinance  to  the  City  At- 
torney, and  the  City  Attorney  shall,  when  in  his  judgment  there  is  suf- 
ficient evidence  to  justify  it,  bring  actions  in  the  name  of  said  city  for 
the  recovery  of  such  penalties  in  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction. 
Every  officer  of  said  city,  including  police  officers,  is  hereby  authorized 
for  and  on  behalf  of  said  city,  and  as  its  agent,  to  verify  the  complaint 
in  any  action  by  said  city  for  the  recovery  of  any  penalty  for  the  violation 
of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  44.    Whenever  judgment  is  given  and  entered  in  any  such  action. 


ODRINANCE  NO.  603.  147 

in  favor  of  said  City  of  Fresno  for  the  recovery  of  the  amount  of  such  pen- 
alty and  costs,  the  same  may  be  enforced  by  execution  as  provided  by 
section  684  of  the  Code  of  Civil  Procedure  of  the  State  of  California, 
which  said  section  is  hereby  adopted  in  so  far  as  the  same  is  applicable, 
and  if  the  judgment  in  any  such  action  direct  that  the  defendant  therein 
be  arrested,  execution  may  issue  against  the  person  of  such  judgment 
debtor,  after  return  of  execution  against  his  property  unsatisfied  in  whole 
or  in  part,  and  require  the  officer  to  whom  it  is  directed  to  arrest  said 
judgment  debtor  and  commit  him  to  the  County  Jail  of  Fresno  County, 
State  of  California,  until  he  pays  such  judgment,  according  to  the  terms 
thereof,  or  be  discharged  according  to  law. 

Sec,  45.  Every  breach  of  this  ordinance  or  of  any  of  its  terms,  con- 
ditions, provisions,  requirements,  restrictions  or  limitations  as  the  same 
are  hereinbefore  established,  created,  declared,  defined  and  set  forth,  shall 
separately  or  for  each  day  of  its  continuance  be  deemed  to  be,  and  shall 
be  a  separate  breach  thereof;  and  no  action  to  recover  any  penalty  in- 
curred under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  and  no  judgment  or  recovery 
of  any  such  penalty,  shall  be  deemed  a  waiver  of,  or  bar  to  the  recovery 
of  any  other  penalty  or  penalties  incurred  for  breaches  of  this  ordinance 
whether  such  breaches  shall  have  occurred  before  or  after  suit  or  recov- 
ery; and  every  person,  firm,  corporation  or  association  who  commits,  or 
aids,  assists,  abets  or  encourages  the  commission  of  any  such  breaches, 
or  any  breach  whatsoever  of  this  ordinance,  or  any  of  its  terms,  condi- 
tions, provisions,  requirements,  restrictions  or  limitations,  shall  be  deemed 
to  have  incurred,  and  shall  be  subject  to  and  liable  for  the  penalty  and 
costs  hereinbefore  provided. 

Sec.  46.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  47.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  on,  and  shall  be  in  force  and 
effect  immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  603. 
In  effect  Dec.  8,  1909. 

An  Ordinance  providing  for  the  better  protection  of  the  rights  of  per* 
sons  traveling  the  streets  and  public  ways  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  made,  unlawful  for  any  person 
in  charge  or  control,  either  as  engineer,  conductor,  brakeman,  or  other- 
wise, of  an  engine,  car,  train  of  cars,  or  any  part  of  a  train  of  cars,  on 
any  railroad  operated  within  or  passing  through  the  City  of  Fresno,  to 
cause  or  allow  such  engine,  train,  car,  or  part  of  a  train  of  cars  to  stand 
or  remain  on  or  across  any  street  crossing  within  the  said  City,  or  so 
much  of  the  way  across  any  street  crossing  within  said  City  as  to  hinder 
or  obstruct  travel  on  or  over  any  street,  at  or  during  any  time  except  when 
making  up  a  train  or  stopping  a  train  at  a  station,  and  then  only  for  a 
period  of  time  not  to  exceed  three  minutes;  and  in  no  case  shall  any  en- 
gine, train,  portion  of  a  train,  or  any  railroad  car  obstruct  any  street  for 
a  longer  period  than  three  minutes. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  shall  be  deemed  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a 
fine  in  a  sum  not  less  than  Ten  Dollars  nor  more  than  One  Hundred  Dol- 


148  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

lars,  or  by  Imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for 
a  term  not  to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.    All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

In  effect  Feb.  11,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  the  construction,  erection,  repair,  alteration, 
removal,  demolition,  condemnation  and  use  of  buildings  in  the  City  of 
Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Unlawful  to  Build  in  Violation  of  Ordinance. 
Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation  to 
hereafter  erect,  construct,  alter,  repair,  raise,  build  upon,  move,  demolish, 
maintain  or  use,  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  any  building  or  structure,  or  any 
portion  thereof,  in  a  manner  that  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of 
this  ordinance. 

Unlawful  to  Build  Without  a  Permit. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation,  either 
as  owner,  architect,  builder,  principal,  agent  or  otherwise,  to  commence 
or  proceed  with  the  erection,  construction,  alteration,  repair,  moving  or 
demolition,  of  any  building  or  other  structure,  exceeding  twenty  dollars 
in  cost  (restoration  of  plastering  or  painting  or  reshingling  of  roofs  ex- 
cepted), in  the  City  of  Fresno,  unless  a  written  permit  to  do  such  work 
has  been  first  obtained  from  the  City  Engineer  in  accordance  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance.  Provided,  however,  that  any  building  or 
other  structure  erected  by  the  County  of  Fresno,  or  the  State  of  Califor- 
nia, or  the  United  States  of  America  shall  be  exempt  from  the  provisions, 
of  this  section. 

Any  party  desiring  such  permit  shall  file  with  the  City  Engineer,  on 
a  blank  furnished  by  said  City  Engineer,  an  application  therefor,  settings 
forth  the  exact  location,  by  deed  description,  of  the  proposed  work,  the 
names  of  the  owner,  architect  and  builder,  an  estimate  of  the  cost  of  the 
proposed  work,  the  probable  time  of  completion  of  said  work,  and  the 
purposes  for  which  the  building  is  to  be  used. 

A  full  and  complete  set  of  plans  and  specifications  shall  also  be  filed 
with  the  application,  and  in  the  event  of  a  permit  being  issued  therefor, 
the  said  building  or  other  structure  shall  not  be  constructed  in  other  man- 
ner than  as  set  forth  in  said  plans  and  specifications,  unless  a  new  permit 
is  obtained  therefor. 

Fees. 

Sec.  3.  Fees  for  the  issuance  of  permits  to  do  any  of  the  work  out- 
lined above  shall  be  collected  by  the  City  Engineer,  and  by  him  turned 
over  to  the  City  of  Fresno  every  month,  as  follows: 

For  any  proposed  work  costing  not  over  one  thousand  dollars,  one 
dollar; 

For  any  proposed  work  costing  over  one  thousand  dollars,  but  not  over 
ten  thousand  dollars,  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  for  the  first  one  thousand 
dollars  and  one  dollar  for  each  additional  one  thousand  dollars  or  fraction, 
thereof; 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  149 

And  for  each  additional  one  thousand  dollars,  or  fraction  thereof,  above 
ten  thousand  dollars,  fifty  cents. 

If  any  party,  whether  as  owner,  architect  or  builder,  shall  commence 
any  of  the  work  outlined  in  the  above  sections,  without  first  obtaining  a 
written  permit  therefor,  as  provided,  he  shall  be  required,  upon  sub- 
sequently taking  out  a  permit,  to  pay  double  the  amount  of  fee  hereinbe- 
fore provided  for  such  permit,  in  addition  to  other  penalties  herein  pro- 
vided. 

Time  Limit. 

Sec.  4.  The  work  authorized  by  any  permit  hereunder  shall  be  com- 
pleted on  or  before  the  time  specified  in  the  application,  which  said  time 
shall  be  set  forth  in  the  permit,  and  if  said  work  is  not  completed  within 
said  specified  time,  a  new  permit  shall  be  taken  out. 

If  any  work  is  done  in  violation  of  the  permit  or  the  provisions  of  this 
ordinance,  the  permit  shall  be  immediately  revoked  by  the  said  City  En- 
gineer. 

Penalty. 

Sec.  5.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  violating  any  of  the  provisions 
of  this  ordinance,  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  con- 
viction thereof,  shall  be  punishable  by  a  fine  of  not  less  than  five  dollars 
nor  more  than  three  hundred  dollars,  or  by  Imprisonment  in  the  County 
jail  for  not  less  than  five  days  nor  more  than  ninety  days,  or  by  both 
such  fine  and  imprisonment.  Each  such  person,  firm  or  corporation  shall 
be  deemed  guilty  of  a  separate  offense  for  every  day  during  which  any 
such  violation  of  these  provisions  exists. 

Duty  of  Officers. 
Sec.  6.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  and  Assistant  Chief  of  the 
Fire  Department,  the  Chief  of  Police  and  all  police  oflBcers  In  conjunction 
with  the  City  Engineer,  or  his  deputies,  to  see  that  the  provisions  of  this 
ordinance  are  enforced,  and  they  are  hereby  empowered  to  enter  any 
premises,  or  go  into  any  building  where  they  or  either  of  them  have 
reasonable  grounds  to  believe  that  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
are  being  violated.  And  said  officers  are  hereby  directed  to  make  com- 
plaint, in  the  Police  Court,  against  any  person  refusing  or  neglecting  to 
comply  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance. 

Immoral  Purposes. 
Sec.  7.    No  permit  shall  be  issued  for  the  construction  of  any  building 
or  other  structure  to  be  used  for  immoral  or  gambling  purposes. 

Dangerous   Use  of  Buildings. 

Sec.  8.  If,  at  any  time,  any  building  or  other  structure  within  the 
City  of  Fresno  is  found  to  be  used  or  occupied  for  any  purpose  which,  in 
the  judgment  of  the  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief,  is  dangerous  to  the  safety 
of  said  building  or  other  structure,  or  to  any  other  building  or  structure, 
or  to  the  life  of  any  person  in  or  around  said  building  or  other  structure, 
then  upon  written  notice  to  the  occupant  from  either  the  said  City  En- 
gineer or  Fire  Chief,  or  both,  said  use  or  occupancy  must  be  vacated;  pro- 
vided, however,  that  the  Board  of  Trustees  may,  If  it  desires,  grant  a 
special  permit  for  such  hazardous  use,  under  such  restrictions  and  regu- 
lation as  it  may  Impose. 

Use  of  Part  of  Streets. 

Sec.  9.  When  it  Is  desired,  in  connection  with  any  of  the  work  out- 
lined in  this  ordinance,  to  use  a  part  of  any  street,  avenue  or  alley,  permit 
may  be  given  by  the  City  Engineer  for  the  use  of  one-half  of  the  width 
of  any  such  street  or  avenue,  and  one-third  of  the  width  of  any  such  alley, 


150  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

immediately  adjacent  to  the  proposed  work,  provided,  however,  that  such 
use  shall  not  interefere  with  the  operation  of  any  street  cars  that  may 
be  running  on  said  street  or  avenue.  When  desiring  the  use  of  any  such 
street,  avenue  or  alley,  a  deposit  of  twenty-fine  dollars  shall  be  made  with 
the  City  Engineer  as  a  guarantee  that  the  permittee  will  leave  the  said 
street,  avenue  or  alley  in  as  good  condition,  when  the  building  or  other 
structure  is  completed,  as  when  the  permittee  took  possession  of  same, 
and  that  the  permittee  shall,  as  the  work  progresses,  clean  up  all  debris 
and  remove  all  material  and  appliances  not  necessary  for  construction 
work,  from  the  street  and  sidewalk,  as  directed  by  the  City  Engineer. 
Sidewalks  must  be  left  passable  to  the  extent  of  at  least  six  feet  in  width 
and  if  necessary  to  the  safety  of  pedestrians,  such  passageway  must  be 
protected,  in  an  approved  manner,  by  overhead  scaffolding  or  otherwise, 
so  that  no  material  will  fall  thereon  to  the  injury  of  passers-by.  All 
damages  due  to  neglect  or  carelessness  in  maintaining  proper  passage- 
ways shall  be  paid  by  the  permittee.  Red  lights  must  be  kept  lit  during 
the  whole  of  every  night,  upon  all  piles  of  material  on  any  public  street, 
alley  or  sidewalk. 

Removal  of  Frame  Buildings  in  Fire  Limits. 

Sec.  10.  No  wooden,  frame,  or  combination  wood  and  iron  building  now 
within  the  established  Fire  Limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  moved 
to  any  other  location  in  the  said  Fire  Limits,  excepting  upon  another  por- 
tion of  the  same  parcel  of  land  upon  which  said  building  then  stands,  held 
and  owned  by  the  same  person.  Such  building,  may,  however,  be  removed 
to  a  location  outside  of  said  Fire  Limits  upon  the  issuance  of  proper  permit 
therefor. 

Moving  Buildings  on  Public  Streets. 

Sec.  11.  When  a  building  or  other  structure  is  to  be  moved  along  any 
public  street  or  alley,  it  shall  be  necessary  to  obtain  from  the  City  En- 
gineer, in  addition  to  the  original  permit  above  mentioned,  a  permit  for 
such  removal  along  any  public  street  or  alley  before  such  removal  can 
be  commenced.  The  person  applying  for  such  permit  shall  deposit  with 
the  City  Engineer  fifty  dollars.  The  permittee,  by  the  acceptance  of  such 
permit,  agrees  to  put  the  streets  over  which  such  removal  is  made,  in  as 
good  order  and  condition  as  they  were  prior  to  such  use,  and  agrees  to 
clean  up  and  remove  all  debris  deposited  thereon  by  reason  of  such  use, 
otherwise  to  forfeit  to  the  City  the  said  deposit,  in  addition  to  other  dam- 
ages which  he  may  be  the  cause  of,  and  be  responsible  for. 

All  removals  made  under  such  permits  shall  be  done  in  a  careful  man- 
ner, and  shall  be  prosecuted  with  diligence,  and  shall  be  under  the  super- 
intendence and  control,  and  to  the  satisfaction  and  approval  of  the  Super- 
intendent of  Streets. 

No  person,  firm  or  corporation  owning  or  having  charge  of  the  removal 
of  any  building  through  the  public  streets,  shall  permit  such  building  to 
be  or  stand  on  any  street,  lane,  alley  or  public  grounds  within  the  limits 
of  one  block  for  a  longer  period  than  twenty-four  hours,  nor  shall  they 
permit  the  same  to  obstruct  any  street  car  line  in  operation,  by  cutting 
wires  or  otherwise,  except  between  the  hours  of  1  A,  M.  and  &  A.  M. 

When  the  cutting  of  any  wires,  or  temporary  removal  of  any  pole  or 
poles  of  any  public  or  private  telegraph,  telephone,  electric  light,  or  any 
other  wire,  passing  along  or  over  any  street,  lane  or  alley  becomes  neces- 
sary for  the  removal  of  any  building,  the  person  in  charge  of  such  removal 
shall,  at  least  six  hours  in  advance  of  reaching  the  same,  notify  the  per- 
son or  persons  having  charge  of  and  control  over  such  wire  or  wires,  and 
the  person  so  notified  shall  cause  such  wires  to  be  promptly  cut  or  re- 
moved, and  replaced,  after  being  first  paid  or  tendered  the  reasonable  cost 


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and  expense  thereof;  provided,  however,  that  In  every  case  in  which  the 
cutting  of  wires  belonging  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  may  be  necessary,  the 
City  Electrician  shall  be  notified,  and  he  shall  have  the  wires  cut  and  re- 
placed, the  person  or  persons  having  charge  of  the  removal  of  the  build- 
ings paying  the  entire  cost  and  expense  of  the  cutting,  removal  and  re- 
placing of  the  same. 

Demolition  of  Buildings. 
Sec.  12.  In  demolishing  any  building,  one  story  shall  be  completely 
removed  before  the  demolition  of  another  story  is  begun.  No  material 
shall  be  placed  upon  the  floor  of  any  such  building  in  the  course  of  de- 
molition, but  the  brick,  timbers  and  other  parts  of  each  story  shall  be 
lowered  to  the  ground  immediately  upon  displacement 

Dangerous  Buildings. 
Sec.  13.  Whenever  the  City  Engineer  shall  find  that  any  structure,  or 
any  part  thereof,  is  dangerous  to  persons  or  property,  or  is  unsafe  for  the 
purpose  for  which  it  is  used,  or  is  in  danger  of  fire  from  any  defect  in 
its  construction,  or  that  the  doors,  passageways,  or  stairways  of  any  struc- 
ture are  insuflftcient  for  the  escape  of  the  occupants  in  case  of  fire,  or  do 
not  conform  to  the  ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  he  shall  notify  the 
owner,  person  in  charge  or  occupant  thereof  in  writing,  specifying  where- 
in such  structure  is  dangerous,  unsafe  or  defective,  or  not  in  conformity 
with  said  ordinances,  and  requiring  such  owner,  person  in  charge  or  occu- 
pant forthwith  to  remove,  demolish  or  repair  the  same,  or  to  make  such 
alterations  therein  as  may  be  necessary  to  make  such  structure  conform 
to  said  ordinances,  and  the  person  receiving  such  notice  shall,  within 
forty-eight  hours  after  receiving  same,  begin  to  comply  therewith,  and 
shall  complete  the  work  so  required  as  soon  as  practicable.  It  shall  be 
unlawful  for  any  person  to  use  or  to  permit  the  use  of  any  such  structure, 
or  part  thereof,  described  in  said  notice,  unless  the  work  mentioned  In 
said  notice  shall  have  been  done. 

Damage  to  Frame  Buildings  In  Fire  Limits. 

Sec.  14.  Whenever  a  wooden  or  frame  building  or  other  structure 
within  the  Fire  Limits,  is  damaged  by  fire,  decay  or  other  causes  or  by 
any  or  all  of  said  causes  combined,  to  the  extent  of  thirty  per  cent  of  its 
actual  value  immediately  after  its  erection,  estimated  above  the  founda- 
tion of  said  building  or  other  structure,  it  shall  be  unlawful  to  repair,  re- 
construct or  to  use  such  structure,  but  said  structure  must  be  demolished 
and  cleared  away. 

Arbitration. 

Sec.  15.  Appeal  may  be  taken  from  the  decision  of  the  City  Engineer 
under  Sections  13  and  14  as  follows:  Such  appeal  must  be  taken  within 
five  days  after  the  decision  of  the  City  Engineer  is  rendered,  by  filing  with 
said  City  Engineer  a  request  in  writing  for  arbitration,  which  shall  state 
the  subject  of  the  proposed  arbitration  and  the  name  of  the  person  who 
is  to  represent  the  appellant  as  arbitrator.  The  City  Engineer  shall  there- 
upon furnish  to  the  appellant  a  statement  of  the  cost  of  such  arbitration, 
and  such  appellant  shall  within  twenty-four  hours  from  the  time  of  filing 
the  original  request  for  arbitration  deposit  with  the  City  Engineer  the 
sum  of  money  required  for  defraying  the  expenses  of  the  same,  which 
sum  shall  in  each  case  be  fixed  by  said  City  Engineer  in  proportion  to  the 
difficulty  and  importance  of  the  case,  but  shall  in  no  case  be  more  than 
the  cost  of  similar  services  in  the  course  of  ordinary  business.  As  soon 
as  such  sum  of  money  shall  have  been  deposited  with  the  City  Engineer, 
he  shall  appoint  an  arbitrator  to  represent  the  city,  and  the  two  arbitra- 
tors thus  appointed  shall,  if  they  cannot  agree,  select  a  third  arbitrator, 
and  these  arbitrators  shall  be  competent  builders,  architects  or  engineers, 


152  ORDINANCE  NO.  e07. 

and  shall,  after  Investigating  tlie  matter  make  a  decision  in  regard  to  the 
same.  A  majority  report  from  the  arbitrators  shall  be  final  and  binding 
upon  the  appellant  as  well  as  upon  the  city,  and  shall  be  rendered  in  writ- 
ing to  the  City  Engineer  and  to  the  appellant.  The  fee  deposited  by  the 
appellant  with  the  City  Engineer  shall  be  paid  to  the  arbitrators  upon  the 
rendering  of  their  decision,  and  shall  be  in  full  for  all  costs  incident  to 
the  arbitration. 

Whenever  the  decision  of  the  City  Engineer  upon  the  safety  of  any 
building,  or  any  part  thereof,  is  made  in  a  case  so  urgent  that  failure  to 
promptly  carry  out  orders  to  demolish  such  building  or  part  thereof  may 
endanger  life  or  limb,  the  decision  and  order  of  the  City  Engineer,  when 
set  forth  in  a  notice  marked  "emergency,"  shall  be  final  without  recourse 
to  arbitration. 

Alterations  and  Repairs  in  the  Fire  Limits. 

Sec.  16.  No  repairs,  changes  or  alterations  shall  be  commenced  or 
made  upon  any  building  or  other  structure  within  the  Fire  Limits,  except 
in  compliance  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  for  new  buildings  or 
other  structures  within  the  Fire  Limits,  provided  that  a  permit  may,  in 
the  discretion  of  the  City  Engineer,  be  granted  as  herein  provided,  for  the 
repair,  alteration  or  change  of  any  building  already  erected  in  said  Fire 
Limits  and  used  exclusively  as  a  dwelling  house,  to  the  extent  of  one-sixth 
of  its  original  value  and  no  more,  and  such  materials  may  be  used  therein 
as  are  approved  by  the  City  Engineer,  provided  further  that  but  one  such 
permit  only  shall  be  granted  for  any  such  building  regardless  of  owner- 
ship. 

Definitions. 

Sec.  17.  For  the  purposes  of  this  ordinance,  the  following  terms  shall 
have  the  meanings  attached  to  them  by  this  section,  unless  it  is  apparent 
from  the  context  that  they  are  used  with  another  meaning. 

A  frame  building  is  a  building  or  structure  of  which  the  exterior  walls 
or  a  portion  thereof  are  constructed  of  wood.  Buildings  sheated  with 
wood  and  wholly  or  partially  covered  with  a  veneering  of  brick  or  mason- 
ry, or  buildings  constructed  of  a  wooden  frame  covered  with  iron  or  other 
metal  shall  be  considered  frame  buildings. 

"Masonry"  means  brick,  stone,  cement,  concrete  or  reinforced  concrete. 

"Story"  means  (for  the  purpose  of  calculating  the  thickness  of  walls) 
the  vertical  distance  between  any  two  floors  of  a  building  above  the  side- 
walk, or  between  the  upper  floor  and  the  ceiling  above  it,  provided  such 
distance  does  not  exceed  sixteen  feet.  If  any  such  distance  exceeds  six- 
teen feet,  then  each  sixteen  feet  or  fraction  thereof  shall  be  considered  a 
separate  story. 

"Cellar"  or  "Basement"  means  all  that  portion  of  a  building  below 
the  surface  of  the  ground  upon  which  it  Is  built. 

"Alterations"  means  any  change  or  addition,  other  than  plumbing. 

"Repairs"  means  the  reconstruction  or  renewal  of  any  existing  part  of 
a  building,  or  of  its  fixtures  or  appurtenances,  other  than  plumbing. 

"Party  Wall"  means  a  wall  used,  or  built  to  be  used,  in  common  by  two 
buildings. 

"Partition  Wall"  means  any  interior  wall  In  a  building  other  than  a 
division  wall. 

"Division  Wall"  means  any  wall,  other  than  an  exterior  wall  or  a  party 
wall,  which  extends  the  full  height  of  the  building  and  through  the  roof, 
and  such  walls  shall  be  in  all  respects  as  provided  for  party  walls. 

"Bearing  Wall"  is  a  wall  carrying  the  Interior  load  of  a  building. 


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"Exterior  Wall"  means  every  outer  wall  or  vertical  enclosure  of  a 
building,  other  than  a  party  wall. 

"Thickness  of  a  Wall"  means  the  minimum  thickness  of  such  wall,  be- 
tween floors,  or  between  floors  and  ceiling  or  roof. 

"A  Dwelling"  means  a  building  intended  for  the  residence  of  not  over 
two  families. 

"An  Apartment  House"  or  "Tenement  House"  is  a  building  containing 
separate  apartments  for  three  or  more  families,  and  having  a  street  en- 
trance common  to  all. 

"Flats"  is  a  building  of  two  or  more  stories  containing  Independent 
dwellings,  each  having  its  own  street  entrance. 

"A  Hotel"  is  a  building  used  as  a  place  of  entertainment  of  transient 
guests  and  having  more  than  twenty  sleeping  rooms  for  guests. 

"A  Boarding"  or  "Lodging  House"  is  a  building  used  for  boarding  or 
lodging  purposes,  and  containing  not  less  than  five  nor  more  than  twenty 
sleeping  rooms  for  guests. 

"An  Office  Building"  is  a  building,  the  whole  or  larger  part  of  which 
is  Intended  or  used  for  office  purposes,  no  part  of  which  is  used  for  living 
purposes  except  by  the  janitor  and  his  family. 

"A  Public  Hall"  is  a  room  for  public  assemblages,  having  a  total  seat- 
ing capacity  of  100  or  more  persons,  not  including  a  theater. 

"A  Theater"  is  a  building  containing  a  room  used  for  theatrical  or 
operatic  exhibitions  or  other  public  entertainments,  having  a  total  seating 
capacity  of  300  or  more  persons,  upon  the  stage  of  which  movable  scenery 
is  used,  or  which  has  a  stage  twenty  feet  or  more  in  depth,  with  the  ceil- 
ing of  the  stage  more  than  three  feet  higher  than  the  proscenium  arch  at 
any  point. 

"A  Hospital,"  "Sanitarium"  or  "Asylum"  is  a  building  in  which  sick, 
demented,  injured,  infirm,  aged  or  orphaned  persons  are  housed,,  or  in- 
tended to  be  housed,  in  any  number  exceeding  twenty-five. 

"A  Warehouse"  is  a  building  used  for  the  storage  of  goods,  wares  or 
merchandise,  or  whose  floors  are  designed  to  sustain  a  load  of  250  pounds 
or  more  to  the  square  foot. 

"A  Factory"  is  a  building  used  for  manufacturing  purposes. 

"A  Store  Building"  is  a  building  used  wholly  or  in  part  for  the  purpose 
of  exhibiting  for  sale  goods,  wares  or  merchandise. 

"Length  of  a  building":   its  greatest  linear  dimension. 

"Width  of  a  building":  its  next  greatest  linear  dimension. 

"Height  of  a  building":  the  vertical  distance  between  the  highest  point 
of  the  curb  grade  in  front  of  said  building  and  the  highest  part  of  its 
roof,  except  spires,  belfrys  or  steeples. 

Quality  of  Materials. 

Sec.  18.  All  materials  entering  into  the  construction  of  any  building 
or  other  structure  shall  be  first  class  In  every  respect  and  their  quality 
must  conform  to  the  standards  which  may,  from  time  to  time  be  adopted 
by  the  City  Engineer  and  the  Building  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Excavations  and  Foundations. 

Sec.  19.  (a)  All  excavations  for  buildings  shall  be  properly  guarded 
and  protected  so  as  to  prevent  the  same  from  becoming  dangerous  to 
life  or  limb  and  shall  be  sheath-piled  by  the  person  or  persons  causing 
the  excavations  to  be  made  when  necessary  to  prevent  the  adjoining 
€arth  from  caving  In. 


154  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(b)  Plans  filed  with  the  City  Engineer  shall  he  accompanied  hy  a 
statement  of  the  character  of  the  soil  at  the  level  of  the  footings. 

(c)  Whenever  an  excavation  of  either  earth  or  rock  for  building  or 
other  purposes,  shall  be  intended  to  be,  or  shall  be  carried  to  the  depth 
of  more  than  nine  feet  below  the  curb  immediately  in  front  thereof,  the 
person  or  persons  causing  such  excavation  to  be  made  shall  at  all  times, 
from  the  commencement  until  the  completion  thereof,  if  afforded  the 
necessary  license  to  enter  upon  the  adjoining  land  and  not  otherwise, 
at  his  or  their  own  expense  preserve  any  adjoining  or  contiguous  wall 
or  walls,  structure  or  structures  from  injury,  and  support  the  same  by 
proper  foundations,  so  that  the  said  wall  or  walls,  structure  or  structures, 
shall  be  and  remain  practically  as  safe  as  before  such  excavation  was 
commenced,  whether  the  said  adjoining  or  contiguous  wall  or  walls, 
structure  or  structures,  are  down  more  or  less  than  nine  feet  below  the 
curb. 

(d)  If  the  necessary  license  is  not  accorded  to  the  person  or  persons 
making  such  excavation,  then  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  owner  or  owners 
refusing  to  grant  such  license  to  make  the  said  adjoining  or  contiguous 
wall  or  walls,  structure  or  structures,  safe,  and  support  the  same  by 
proper  foundations  satisfactory  to  the  City  Engineer,  so  that  adjoining 
excavations  may  be  made. 

(e)  If  such  excavation  shall  not  be  intended  to  be,  or  shall  not  be 
carried  to  a  depth  of  more  than  nine  feet  below  the  curb,  the  owner  or 
owners  of  such  adjoining  or  contiguous  wall  or  walls,  structure  or  struc- 
tures, shall  preserve  the  same  from  injury,  and  so  support  the  same  by 
proper  foundations,  satisfactory  to  the  City  Engineer,  that  it  or  they  shall 
be  and  remain  practically  as  safe  as  before  such  excavation  was  com- 
menced and  shall  be  permitted  to  enter  upon  the  premises  for  that  pur- 
pose when  necessary,  where  such  excavation  Is  being  made. 

(f)  In  case  an  adjoining  party  wall  is  intended  to  be  used  by  the  per- 
son or  persons  causing  the  excavation  to  be  made,  and  such  party  wall  is 
in  good  condition  and  sufficient  for  the  uses  of  the  adjoining  building, 
then  and  in  such  case  the  person  or  persons  causing  the  excavation  to 
be  made  shall  at  his  or  their  own  expense,  preserve  such  party  wall  from 
injury  and  support  the  same  by  proper  foundations,  so  that  said  party 
wall  shall  be  and  remain  practically  as  safe  as  before  the  excavation  was 
commenced. 

(g)  If  the  person  or  persons  whose  duty  it  shall  be  to  preserve  or  pro- 
tect any  wall  or  walls,  structure  or  structures  from  injury  shall  neglect 
or  fail  so  to  do  after  having  had  a  notice  of  twenty-four  hours  from  the 
City  Engineer  then  the  City  Engineer  or  his  deputy  may  enter  upon  the 
premises  and  employ  such  labor,  and  furnish  such  materials,  and  take 
such  steps  as,  in  his  judgment,  may  be  necessary,  at  the  expense  of  the 
person  or  persons  whose  duty  it  is  to  keep  the  same  safe  and  secure,  to 
make  the  same  safe  and  secure,  or  to  prevent  the  same  from  becoming 
unsafe  or  dangerous. 

(h)  Any  person  doing  the  said  work,  or  any  part  thereof,  under  and 
by  direction  of  the  said  City  Engineer  may  bring  and  maintain  an  action 
against  the  person  or  persons  last  herein  referred  to,  to  recover  the  value 
of  the  work  done  and  the  materials  furnished.  In  and  about  the  said 
premises,  in  the  same  manner  as  If  he  had  been  employed  to  do  the  said 
work  by  the  said  person  or  persons. 

(i)  When  an  excavation  is  made  on  any  lot,  the  person  or  persons 
causing  such  excavation  to  be  made  shall  build  on  the  adjoining  lot  at 
his  or  their  own  cost  and  expense,  a  retaining  wall  of  sufficient  strength 
to  support  the  adjoining  earth,  If  accorded  the  necessary  license  to  enter 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  16G 

upon  said  adjoining  lot  and  not  otherwise,  and  such  retaining  wall  shall 
be  carried  to  the  height  of  the  adjoining  earth,  and  be  properly  protected 
by  coping.  If  the  necessary  license  is  not  accorded  to  the  person  or  per- 
sons making  such  excavation,  then  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  owner  or 
owners  refusing  to  grant  such  license  to  build  the  retaining  wall  on  his 
or  their  own  property  at  his  or  their  own  expense  without  recourse  to 
the  person  or  persons  making  the  excavation  on  the  premises  adjoining 
thereto. 

Bearing  Capacity  of  Soil. 
Sec.  20.  (a)  Where  no  test  of  the  sustaining  power  of  the  soil  is  made, 
different  soils,  excluding  mud,  at  the  bottom  of  the  footings,  shall  be 
deemed  to  safely  sustain  the  following  loads  to  the  superficial  foot,  name- 
ly:  Soft  clay,  one  ton  per  square  foot;  ordinary  clay  and  sand  together, 
in  layers  wet  and  springy,  two  tons  per  square  foot;  loam,  clay  or  fine 
sand,  firm  and  dry,  three  tons  per  square  foot;  very  firm,  coarse  sand, 
stiff  gravel  or  hard  clay,  four  tons  per  square  foot  or  as  otherwise  deter- 
mined by  the  City  Engineer. 

(b)  Where  a  test  is  made  of  the  sustaining  power  of  the  soil  the  City 
Engineer  shall  be  notified  so  that  a  representative  may  be  present.  The 
record  of  the  test  shall  be  filed  in  the  office  of  the  City  Ehiglneer. 

(c)  When  a  doubt  arises  as  to  the  safe  sustaining  power  of  the  earth 
upon  which  a  building  Is  to  be  erected  the  City  Engineer  may  order  bor- 
ings to  be  made,  or  direct  to  be  tested  the  sustaining  power  of  the  soil 
by  and  at  the  expense  of  the  owner  of  the  proposed  building. 

Construction  of  Frame  Buildings. 

Sec.  21.  Frame  buildings,  except  as  otherwise  hereinafter  specified, 
shall  comply  with  the  following  conditions: 

(a)  Wood  frame  buildings  shall  be  limited  to  a  height  of  fifty-five  feet. 
All  spires  of  churches  and  towers  of  breweries  which  are  higher  than 
fifty-five  feet  shall  have  such  parts  as  are  higher  built  of  and  covered  with 
fireproof  material. 

(b)  The  walls  of  wood  frame  buildings  shall  be  constructed  with  stud- 
ding, covered  with  weather  boarding  on  the  outside.  No  uncovered  stud- 
ding will  be  allowed  against  the  wall  of  an  adjoining  building  or  struc- 
ture. 

(c)  Brick  and  concrete  foundations  for  wood  frame  buildings,  one  and 
two  stories  in  height,  used  as  dwellings,  must  not  be  less  than  eight 
inches  thick,  and  not  over  four  feet  high  above  the  ground  surface.  When 
the  foundations  are  more  than  four  feet  high  above  the  ground  surface 
they  must  not  be  less  than  thirteen  inches  thick. 

Foundations  for  three-story  wood  frame  buildings  shall  not  be  less 
than  thirteen  inches  thick. 

When  the  foundation  walls  of  wood  frame  buildings  are  used  for  em- 
bankment or  retaining  wall,  two  and  three-story  buildings  with  basement 
shall  have  foundation  not  less  than  thirteen  inches  thick,  and  not  higher 
that  ten  feet  from  top  of  top  footing  to  bottom  of  first  floor  joists  (first 
tier). 

(d)  For  a  building  of  two  stories  or  less  in  height,  the  studding  for 
the  outside  walls  and  bearing  partitions  shall  not  be  less  than  2x4  inches; 
for  a  building  of  three  stories  in  height,  the  studding  shall  not  be  less 
than  3x4  inches,  to  the  bottom  of  the  upper  floor  joists,  and  2x4  inches 
for  the  remaining  height;  for  a  building  of  four  stories  In  height,  the  stud- 
ding shall  not  be  less  than  3x6  inches  for  the  first  story,  and  2x6  or  3x4 
inches  for  the  second  and  third  stories  and  2x4  inches  for  the  fourth 
story. 


156  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

Where  the  bearing  partitions  are  less  than  twelve  feet  apart,  the  stud- 
ding may  be  less  than  the  outside  walls,  but  never  less  than  2x4  inches. 
Partitions  dividing  several  stairways  and  sliding  doors  may  by  permis- 
sion of  the  City  Engineer  be  less  than  3x4  inches. 

Studding  on  the  exterior  and  interior  walls  of  buildings  shall  not  be 
placed  more  than  sixteen  inches  between  centers. 

The  underpinning  of  buildings  shall  be  at  least  one  Inch  thicker  than 
the  studding  of  the  story  immediately  above,  and  said  studding  shall  not 
be  placed  more  than  twenty-four  inches  between  centers. 

Sufficient  underpinning  shall  be  used  under  the  structure,  as  will,  in 
the  judgment  of  the  City  Engineer,  safely  sustain  the  load  to  be  placed 
thereon. 

(e)  All  dividing  partitions  between  buildings  shall  be  closed  boarded 
from  the  lower  floors  to  the  ground,  and  from  the  upper  ceilings  close  to 
the  underside  of  the  roof  boarding,  so  as  to  effectually  check  all  connec- 
tion from  one  building  to  another.  Where  a  large  building  is  divided  into 
tenements  the  boarding  shall  be  applied  on  each  dividing  partition.  The 
distance  between  dividing  partitions  shall  not  exceed  twenty-five  feet 

(f)  Attics  or  the  unfinished  space  between  the  ceiling  and  roof  rafters 
of  frame  buildings  shall  be  divided  into  compartments  or  rooms  in  order 
to  prevent  the  rapid  progress  of  fire.  Such  compartments  shall  not 
have  a  floor  area  of  more  than  twenty-flve  hundred  square  feet. 

(g)  When  stories  are  framed  separately,  each  tier  of  studding  must 
have  top  and  bottom  plates,  and  the  top  plates  must  be  doubled;  when 
stories  are  not  framed  separately,  proper  bridging  must  be  placed  behind 
the  ribbon  at  the  ceiling  line  and  on  top  of  the  joist  at  the  floor  line. 
Bridging  must  be  two  inches  thick  and  of  the  full  width  of  the  studding 
in  every  case. 

All  wood  beams  or  joists  shall  be  trimmed  away  at  least  one  and  one* 
half  inches  from  all  flues  and  chimneys,  whether  the  same  be  a  smoke, 
air  or  any  other  kind  of  chimney. 

The  trimmer  beam  shall  not  be  less  than  eight  Inches  from  the  insid« 
lace  of  a  flue,  and  four  inches  from  the  outside  of  a  chimney  breast,  and 
the  header  beam  must  not  be  less  than  two  inches  from  the  outside  of  the 
brick  or  stonework  of  the  same,  except  that  for  the  smoke  flues  of  boilers 
and  furnaces  where  the  brickwork  is  required  to  be  eight  inches  in  thick- 
ness the  trimmer  shall  not  be  less  than  twelve  inches  from  the  inside 
of  flue. 

(h)  All  stud  walls,  or  partitions  hereafter  built,  altered  or  repaired, 
shall  have  one  row  of  bridging  for  every  seven  feet  in  height  over  the 
first  seven.  Said  bridging  shall  in  all  cases  extend  to  the  lathing  or 
sheathing,  so  as  to  prevent  the  passage  of  fire  and  smoke,  and  shall  be 
the  same  thickness  as  the  studding.  All  outside  walls  and  cross-parti- 
tions shall  be  thoroughly  angle-braced;  all  joists  shall  have  solid  end- 
blocking.  All  buildings  over  twenty-five  feet  in  width  shall  have  a  row 
of  solid  blocking  over  girder  or  partition  of  stairways.  A  row  of  cross- 
bridging  at  least  two  inches  thick  must  be  placed  between  the  fioor  joists 
at  least  every  twelve  feet. 

(i)  When  a  chimney  is  furred  out,  the  space  between  the  chimney 
and  the  breast  shall  be  so  built  that  the  passage  of  fire  and  smoke  shall 
be  intercepted,  and  wherever  cove  ceilings  are  used,  they  shall  be  solid 
blocked  behind  on  the  studding  at  the  spring  of  the  cove. 

(j)  Bay,  oriel  or  swell  windows  constructed  in  frame  buildings  shall 
have  spaces  of  not  less  than  five  feet  in  width,  measured  on  outside  of 
building  clear  of  finish;  provided,  that  in  buildings  built  on  lots  having  a 


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157 


frontage  of  twenty-five  feet  or  less,  the  space  between  said  bay,  oriel  or 
swell  windows  may  be  decreased,  provided  the  studding  in  said  space 
shall  be  increased  in  thickness  so  as  to  contain  the  same  amount  of  lum- 
ber as  would  be  contained  in  the  studding  of  the  piers  in  the  aforesaid 
spaces  of  five  feet,  but  the  spaces  shall  be  at  least  two  feet  six  inches 
between  bays  in  any  case. 

Such  windows  may  project  not  more  than  three  feet  over  the  street 
line,  measured  to  the  finish;  they  must  not  be  more  than  ten  feet  wide, 
measured  from  end  to  end,  and  the  finish  of  their  soffits  must  be  at  least 
ten  feet  above  the  sidewalk,  unless  the  window  is  entirely  back  of  the 
street  line. 

Construction  of  Masonry  Buildings. 

Sec.  22.  All  masonry  buildings,  except  as  hereinafter  particularly 
specified,  used  for  any  purpose,  shall  be  constructed  in  such  a  manner 
as  to  comply  with  the  following  conditions: 

(a)  The  total  height  of  any  such  building  shall  not  exceed  one  hun- 
dred and  fifty  feet,  provided  further,  that  no  building  shall  be  erected  to 
a  height  in  excess  of  the  available  fire  fighting  facilities  and  water  sup- 
ply as  determined  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department. 

(b)  Masonry  buildings  must  have  their  outside  and  party  walls  built 
of  brick,  stone,  concrete  or  reinforced  concrete  except  as  hereinafter 
otherwise  specified. 

(c)  General  table  for  the  minimum  thickness  of  outer  and  bearing 
walls: 

No.  of  Thickness  of  wall  at 
stories  in  each  story. 

building                                        Basement  12345678 

One  story 16  12 

Two  stories  16  16  12 

Three  stories   20  16  16  12 

Four  stories  20  20  16  16    12 

Five  stories    24  20  20  16     16    12 

Six  stories  24  24  20  20     16     16     12 

Seven  stories    28  24  24  20    20     16     16     12 

Eight  stories  28  28  24  24     20     20     16     16     12 

(d)  Table  for  minimum  thickness  of  Party  or  Division  Walls: 

No.  of  Thickness  of  wall  at 
stories  in  each  story. 

building  Basement    12345678 

One  story   16  16 

Two  stories  20  16  16 

Three  stories   24  20  16  16 

Four  stories   24  20  20  16     16 

Five   stories    24  24  20  20     16     16 

Six  stories  28  24  24  20     20     16     16 

Seven  stories    28  28  24  24     20     20    16     16 

Eight  stories   32  28  28  24     24     20     20     16     16 

(e)  Clear  span  thickness: 

If  there  is  to  be  a  clear  span  of  over  twenty-five  feet  between  the  bear- 
ing walls,  such  walls  shall  be  four  inches  thicker  than  in  this  section 
specified,  for  every  twelve  and  one-half  feet,  or  fraction  thereof,  that 
said  walls  are  more  than  twenty-five  feet  apart,  or  shall  have  instead  of 
the  increased  thickness  such  piers  or  buttresses  as,  in  the  judgment  of 
the  City  Engineer,  may  be  necessary. 


158  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(f)  Existing  Party  Walls: 

Walls  heretofore  built  for  or  used  as  party  walls,  the  thickness  of 
which  at  the  time  of  their  erection  was  in  accordance  with  the  require- 
ments of  the  then  existing  ordinance,  but  which  are  not  in  accordance 
with  the  requirements  of  this  ordinance,  may  be  used,  if  in  good  condi- 
tion, for  the  ordinary  uses  of  party  walls,  provided  the  height  of  the  same 
be  not  increased. 

(g)  Fire  Walls: 

All  exterior,  division  and  party  walls  shall  project  through  and  be  at 
least  three  feet  above  the  adjoining  roof  line  and  shall  be  twelve  inches 
thick,  unless  otherwise  permitted  by  the  City  Engineer.  Such  fire  walls 
shall  be  continuous  without  openings  therein  and  shall  be  laid  in  mortar 
containing  not  less  than  one  part  of  cement  to  four  parts  of  good  lime 
mortar,  said  cement  mortar  to  extend  from  the  top  of  wall  to  a  point  two 
feet  below  the  roof  joists  and  all  such  brick  work  to  be  laid  as  "full 
grouted"  or  "shoved"  work.  Where  by  reason  of  the  pitch  of  roofs  or 
otherwise,  fire  walls  shall  extend  more  than  three  feet  above  adjoining 
roof  line,  the  same  shall  be  anchored  with  3-4  inch  iron  rods  or  pipes  of  one 
inch  outside  diameter,  said  anchors  to  be  well  secured  to  roof,  to  have 
"T"  heads  built  eight  inches  into  wall,  eight  inches  below  its  top  anchors 
to  be  not  more  than  ten  feet  apart 

(h)  Heading  courses  in  brick  walls: 

In  all  brick  walls  every  sixth  course  shall  be  a  heading  course  except 
where  walls  are  faced  with  brick  in  running  bond,  in  which  latter  case, 
every  sixth  course  shall  be  bonded  into  the  backing  by  cutting  the  course 
of  the  face  brick  and  putting  in  diagonal  headers  behind  the  same,  or  by 
splitting  the  face  brick  in  half  and  backing  the  same  with  a  continuous 
row  of  headers. 

Where  face  brick  is  used  of  a  different  thickness  from  the  brick  used 
for  the  backing,  the  courses  of  the  exterior  and  interior  brickwork  shall 
be  brought  to  a  level  bed  at  intervals  of  not  more  than  ten  courses  in 
height  of  the  face  brick,  and  the  face  brick  shall  be  properly  tied  to  the 
backing  by  a  heading  course  of  the  face  brick. 

All  bearing  walls  faced  with  brick  laid  in  running  bond  shall  be  four 
Inches  thicker  than  the  walls  are  required  to  be  under  any  section  of 
this  Ordinance. 

If  brick  walls  are  laid  in  Flemmish  bond,  all  headers  must  be  full  head- 
ers, if  possible.  Where  this  is  not  possible,  the  headers  of  every  sixth 
course  must  be  full  headers,  and  in  this  case,  the  thickness  of  the  wall 
must  be  four  inches  greater  than  it  otherwise  be,  under  the  requirements 
of  this  Ordinance.  Or  an  approved  metallic  bond,  satisfactory  to  the  City 
Engineer,  may  be  used  in  place  of  the  extra  thickness  of  wall. 

Stone  used  for  the  facing  of  any  building,  and  known  as  ashlar,  shall 
be  not  less  than  four  inches  thick. 

Stone  ashlar  shall  be  anchored  to  the  backing  and  the  backing  shall 
be  of  such  thickness  as  to  make  the  walls,  independent  of  the  ashlar, 
conform,  as  to  the  thickness,  with  the  requirements  of  paragraphs  "c" 
and  "d"  of  this  section,  unless  the  ashlar  be  at  least  eight  inches  thick 
and  bonded  into  the  backing,  when  it  may  be  counted  as  part  of  the 
thickness  of  the  wall. 

Iron  ashlar  plates  used  in  imitation  of  stone  ashlar  on  the  face  of  a 
wall  shall  be  backed  up  with  the  same  thickness  of  brickwork  as  required 
for  a  brick  wall  without  ashlar. 

All  foundation  walls,  isolated  piers,  parapet  walls  and  chimneys  above 
roofs  shall  be  laid  in  cement  mortar,  but  this  shall  not  prohibit  the  use 


I 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  159 

in  cold  weather  of  a  small  proportion  of  lime  to  prevent  the  mortar  from 
freezing. 

All  other  walls  built  of  brick  or  stone  shall  be  laid  in  lime,  cement, 
or  lime  and  cement  mortar  mixed. 

The  backing  up  of  the  stone  ashlar  shall  be  laid  up  with  cement 
mortar,  or  cement  and  lime  mortar  mixed,  but  the  back  of  the  ashlar  may 
be  parged  with  lime  mortar  or  coated  with  asphaltum  varnish  to  prevent 
discoloration  of  the  stone. 

(i)   Partition  Walls: 

Masonry  partition  walls,  bearing  no  weight,  between  bearing  or  fire 
walls  not  exceeding  thirty-three  feet  apart,  may  be  constructed  not  less 
than  eight  inches  thick;  if  distance  between  bearing  or  fire  walls  is 
greater  than  thirty- three  feet,  the  said  partition  walls  must  be  not  less 
than  twelve  inches  thick.  All  such  partitions  shall  be  carried  on  proper 
foundations,  or  on  iron  or  steel  girders  and  columns  properly  insulated 
or  piers  of  masonry. 

In  buildings  with  studding  walls  and  partitions,  there  shall  be  a  fire 
stop  of  two  inch  lumber  at  each  floor  where  the  partitions  occur  to  prevent 
the  spread  of  fire  between  the  floor  joists  and  between  the  studding. 

Studding  walls  and  partitions  shall  have  a  fire  stop  of  two  Inch  lum- 
ber not  more  than  eight  feet  apart  in  vertical  height  the  full  length  of 
the  wall  or  partition. 

€oved  ceilings  against  studding  walls  shall  have  a  two-inch  fire  stop 
set  in  at  the  springing  of  the  cove  and  fire  stops  must,  in  like  manner, 
be  put  behind  all  ribbons  supporting  fioor  beams. 

(j)  Allowable  span: 

No  clear  span  between  bearing  or  fire  walls  shall  exceed  seventy-five 
feet. 

(k)  Floor  areas: 

In  all  non-fireproof  stores,  warehouses  and  factories,  no  single  fioor 
area,  between  brick  fire  walls  of  a  thickness  corresponding  to  the  main 
bearing  walls,  shall  exceed  the  following: 

When  located  fronting  on  one  street  only,  may  cover  an  area  of  not 
more  than  7,500  square  feet;  or  if  a  comer  building  fronting  on  two 
streets,  it  may  cover  not  more  than  9,000  square  feet;  or  when  such  a 
building  fronts  on  three  streets  It  may  cover  an  area  of  not  more  than 
10,500  square  feet  between  brick  fire  walls. 

In  all  stores,  warehouses  and  factories,  not  exceeding  fifty  feet  in 
height,  which  may  be  built  fireproof,  the  areas  between  brick  fire  walls 
of  a  thickness  corresponding  to  the  main  bearing  walls  may  be  increased 
fifty  per  cent  over  the  above  limits. 

But  in  case  any  such  fireproof  building  exceeds  the  height  of  fifty-five 
feet,  the  areas  between  brick  fire  walls  of  a  thickness  corresponding  to 
the  main  bearing  walls  may  be  the  same,  but  no  greater  than  the  areas 
hereinbefore  stated  In  this  section  for  non-fireproof  construction;  pro- 
vided, however,  In  case  the  foregoing  described  buildings  are  completely 
equipped  with  a  system  of  automatic  sprinklers  in  a  manner  approved 
by  the  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters  of  the  Pacific,  the  areas  between  the 
brick  partition  walls  may  be  increased  as  follows: 

For  the  non-fireproof  constructed  buildings,  the  respective  areas  here- 
inbefore stated  may  be  increased  fifty  per  cent. 

For  the  fireproof  constructed  buildings  not  exceeding  fifty-five  feet  in 
height,  the  respective  areas  hereinbefore  stated  may  be  increased  thirty- 
three  and  one-third  per  cent;  and 


160  ORDINANCE  NO.  C07. 

For  the  fireproof  constructed  buildings  exceeding  fifty-five  feet  in 
height,  the  respective  areas  hereinbefore  stated  may  be  increased  thirty- 
three  and  one-third  per  cent. 

No  wall  or  part  of  wall  in  any  existing  building  nor  in  any  building 
hereafter  erected  shall  be  removed  to  produce  a  larger  area  than  those 
named  in  this  section. 

When  more  than  two  fireproof  or  non-fireproof  buildings  communicate 
although  protected  by  double  standard  fireproof  doors,  they  shall  be  pro- 
vided with  a  system  of  approved  automatic  sprinklers  where  occupied  as 
stores,  warehouses  and  factories. 

Openings  in  the  brick  fire  walls  of  buildings  specified  in  this  section 
shall  in  no  case  exceed  eight  feet  in  width,  nor  more  than  ten  feet  in 
height,  and  above  each  such  opening  there  shall  be  a  curtain  wall  be- 
tween the  top  of  the  opening  and  the  ceiling  line  of  at  least  three  feet. 
The  openings  shall  be  provided  with  approved  standard  fireproof  doors 
on  both  sides  of  the  wall. 

(1)  Lining  existing  walls: 

In  case  it  is  desired  to  incerase  the  height  of  existing  party  or  inde- 
pendefnt  walls,  which  are  less  in  thickness  than  required  under  this  code, 
the  same  shall  be  done  by  a  lining  of  brickwork  to  form  a  combined 
thickness  with  the  old  wall  of  not  less  than  four  inches  more  than  the 
thickness  required  for  a  new  wall  corresponding  with  the  total  height 
of  the  wall  when  so  increased  in  height  or  a  satisfactory  bond  is  made 
with  the  original  wall  in  the  opinion  of  the  City  Engineer. 

The  said  linings  shall  be  supported  on  proper  foundations  and  carried 
up  to  such  height  as  the  City  Engineer  may  require. 

(m)  Hollow  walls: 

In  all  walls  that  are  built  hollow  the  same  quantity  of  stone,  brick  or 
concrete  shall  be  used  in  their  construction  as  if  they  were  built  solid, 
as  in  this  ordinance  provided,  and  no  hollow  wall  shall  be  built  unless 
the  parts  of  same  are  connected  by  proper  ties,  either  of  brick,  stone  or 
iron,  placed  not  over  twenty-four  inches  apart. 

(n)    Light  and  Vent  Shafts: 

In  every  building  hereafter  erected  or  altered  the  walls  forming  the 
light  or  vent  shafts  shall  be  built  of  brick,  tile,  concrete  or  with  studding 
having  metal  lath  and  cement  plastering  on  both  sides. 

In  all  cases  the  construction  of  the  proposed  light  or  vent  shafts  must 
be  of  such  material  as  may  be  approved  by  the  City  Engineer,  and  in  no 
case  shall  the  proposed  construction  be  less  fireproof  in  its  character  than 
the  construction  of  other  hazardous  parts  of  the  building. 

If  the  shaft  is  covered  with  a  skylight  the  louvres  must  be  galvanized 
iron  and  the  frame  work  must  be  metal  clad.  The  glass  must  be  wired 
and  at  least  one-fourth  inch  in  thickness. 

The  walls  of  all  light  or  vent  shafts,  whether  exterior  or  interior, 
hereafter  erected,  shall  be  carried  up  not  less  than  three  feet  above  the 
level  of  the  roof,  unless  otherwise  permitted  by  the  City  Engineer,  and 
the  brick  walls  shall  be  coped  as  other  parapet  walls. 

(o)  Cornices  and  Appendages: 

Every  cornice,  gutter,  eave  or  parapet  on  any  masonry  building  shall 
be  made  of  incombustible  material.  Every  metal  cornice  shall  have 
riveted  joints,  and  shall  be  supported  by  heavy  steel  brackets,  properly 
braced  and  capable  of  sustaining  at  each  extreme  outer  point  a  load  of 
not  less  than  three  hundred  pounds.  Such  brackets  shall  not  be  placed 
more  than  two  feet  six  inches  apart  from  center  to  center,  and  shall  be 
thoroughly  anchored  into  the  brick  work  and  to  the  roof,  and  the  top 


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member  of  each  bracket  shall  be  carried  through  the  masonry  to  the 
inside  thereof,  and  be  properly  anchored  into  the  wall.  The  roof  or  cover- 
ing of  any  cornice  may  be  sheathed  with  wood,  provided  that  such  sheath- 
ing shall  be  entirely  covered  with  metal;  or,  where  composition  roof  is 
used,  it  may  extend  within  six  inches  of  front  edge  of  cornice,  and  said 
space  of  six  inches  shall  be  covered  with  metal,  and  the  brick  firewall 
shall  be  extended  solidly  to  the  under  side  of  the  boarding  which  form 
the  top  side  of  the  cornice.  No  cornice  on  any  building  shall  exceed  in 
width  one  inch  for  every  foot  in  height  of  the  building. 

Appendages  such  as  skylights,  dormer  windows,  gutters,  mouldings, 
eaves,  parapets,  balconies,  bay  windows,  towers,  spires,  ventilators,  tur- 
rets and  lantern  lights,  except  as  in  this  ordinance  provided,  if  not  wholly 
fireproof,  shall  be  enveloped  with  fireproof  materials. 

(p)  Awnings: 

All  awnings  except  canvass  awnings  shall  be  made  either  of  metal 
or  wire  glass,  or  both  metal  and  wire  glass,  supported  by  metal  brackets 
in  such  a  manner  that  no  part  of  the  awning  or  its  support  shall  be  lower 
than  a  point  seven  feet  above  the  sidewalk;  no  posts  or  other  supports 
connecting  with  the  sidewalk  will  be  allowed. 

All  supports,  framing  or  other  structural  parts  of  any  awning  except 
canvass  shall  be  sufliciently  strong  to  safely  sustain  at  least  200  pounds 
per  square  foot. 

Rolling  canvass  awnings  may  be  used  provided  all  the  framing  and 
supporting  material  be  of  metal  and  no  part  of  same  be  allowed  to  reach 
below  a  point  seven  feet  above  the  sidewalk.  All  existing  awnings  shall 
be  made  to  comply  with  the  provisions  of  this  section. 

(q)  Roof: 

Rafters  in  masonry  buildings  shall  be  placed  not  more  than  twenty- 
four  inches  apart  from  center  to  center,  and  shall  be  covered  with  board- 
ing not  less  than  one  inch  thick.  All  roofs  shall  be  covered  with  metal, 
or  with  felt  and  asphaltum  covered  with  gravel  or  with  other  fire  resist- 
ing composition,  satisfactory  to  the  City  Engineer. 

(r)  Attic: 

The  space  between  the  ceiling  of  the  top  story  and  the  roof  in  masonry 
buildings  shall  be  divided  by  tight  partitions  of.  one-inch  redwood.  Into 
sections  each  having  an  area  not  exceeding  two  thousand  five  hundred 
square  feet.  All  doors  or  openings  in  said  partitions  shall  have  doors 
of  similar  construction  and  self  closing. 

(s)  Elevator,  Dumb  Waiter  and  Chutes  Shafts: 

All  passenger  elevators  in  masonry  buildings  shall  be  enclosed  in  a 
shaft  having  a  covered  top;  said  shaft  shall  extend  from  the  basement 
floor  to  at  least  eighteen  feet  above  the  highest  floor  reached  by  car,  or  not 
less  than  three  feet  above  the  roof. 

Such  shaft  shall  be  of  brick,  tile,  concrete  or  of  wood  studs  having 
fire  stops  the  width  of  studs  and  not  less  than  two  inches  thick  at  each  floor 
and  once  between  floors;  such  studs  shall  be  metal-lathed  on  both  sides 
and  plastered  three-fourths  inch  thick,  or  such  shaft  may  be  enclosed 
with  wired  glass  not  less  than  one-fourth  inch  thick  in  metal  frames 
and  sash. 

All  doors  to  such  shafts  shall  be  constructed  of  metal  or  metal-covered 
wood,  and  any  glass  in  doors  or  shaft  walls  shall  be  wired  glass  not  less 
than  one-fourth  inch  thick  in  metal  or  metal-cQvered  sash  and  frame. 

The  room  containing  the  elevator  machinery  shall  be  of  samo  con- 
struction as  required  for  shaft. 

11* 


162  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

Every  dumb  waiter,  chute  or  other  shaft,  cutting  through  from  floor 
to  floor,  shall  be  of  the  same  class  of  construction  as  required  for  pas- 
senger elevator  shafts,  or  may  be  of  metal  or  metal-lined  where  too  small 
to  plaster,  and  all  openings  to  such  shafts  or  chutes  shall  be  provided 
with  doors  or  covers. 

If  a  freight  elevator  is  placed  in  a  shaft  the  shaft  shall  be  constructed 
as  provided  for  shafts  for  passenger  elevators.  In  case  a  freight  elevator 
is  not  enclosed,  trap  doors  shall  be  provided  at  each  floor,  which  doors 
shall  be  automatic,  or  shall  be  held  open  by  fusible  links  and  so  arranged 
as  to  fall  shut  when  link  is  fused,  and  shall  be  covered  with  lock  jointed 
tin  on  under  side  and  edges. 

Every  passenger  elevator  car  or  hoist  shall  be  provided  with  the  proper 
automatic  apparatus  to  prevent  its  falling  in  event  of  accident.  Imme- 
diately below  sheave  beams  of  elevator  there  shall  be  placed  a  strong 
metal  netting  of  not  less  than  three-sixteenths  inch  round  iron  and 
having  a  mesh  not  exceeding  two  inches,  supported  on  steel  angles,  and 
upon  such  metal  netting  there  shall  be  a  lighter  wire  netting  not  exceed- 
ing three-eighths  inch  mesh.  Every  elevator  and  its  carrying  beams  and 
cables  shall  have  a  capacity  of  not  less  than  one  hundred  pounds  to  the 
square  foot,  with  a  factor  of  safety  of  ten.  Every  such  elevator  shall  be 
provided  with  automatic  devices  which  shall  stop  the  car  at  the  top  and 
bottom  floors  and  with  automatic  safety  devices  which  will  bring  the  car 
to  a  stop  in  case  of  excessive  speed,  or  in  case  of  failure  of  any  part  of 
the  apparatus. 

(t)  Stairways: 

Masonry  buildings  shall  have  one  main  stairway,  not  less  than  four 
feet  wide,  from  first  to  highest  story,  but  in  no  case  shall  there  be  less 
than  two  stairways  from  the  top  floor  to  the  second  floor  in  any  building 
having  more  than  six  thousand  square  feet  area  to  each  floor;  and  every 
building  shall  have  at  least  one  stairway  removed  not  less  than  ten  feet 
from  any  elevator  shaft  or  open  well-hole,  and  one  stairway  to  the  roof. 
Stairways  from  the  first  story  to  any  basement  or  portion  thereof  occupied 
for  only  storage  or  for  the  maintenance  of  service  for  the  building,  shall 
be  closed  at  some  point  with  a  tight  partition  and  door,  containing  no 
glass  other  than  wired  glass  not  less  than  one-fourth  of  an  inch  thick. 

(u)   Floors: 

In  masonry  buildings  all  fioors,  ceiling  and  roof  joists  may  be  of  wood. 
Every  floor  shall  be  composed  of  two  layers  of  flooring,  each  not  less  than 
seven-eighths  of  an  inch  thick,  with  one  inch  of  non-combustible  material 
placed  between  the  layers  of  the  flooring  and  extending  over  the  entire 
area  solid  up  to  all  materials  which  pass  through  the  floors  and  between, 
furring  strips.  Under  such  layer  of  non-combustible  material  there  must 
be  placed  a  sheet  of  water-proof  paper;  or  the  floor  may  be  constructed 
with  a  layer  of  two-inch  tongued  and  grooved  planking  and  a  layer  of 
one-inch  flooring,  with  a  layer  of  water-proof  paper  between,  or  two  thick- 
nesses of  seven-eighths  inch  flooring  with  two  thicknesses  of  asbestos 
paper  between  the  flooring.  All  water-proof  paper  must  be  turned  up  at 
least  two  inches  where  it  comes  in  contact  with  the  walls  or  any  material 
passing  through  the  floor. 

(v)  Sidewalk  vaults: 

In  buildings  where  the  space  under  the  sidewalks  is  utilized,  a  suf- 
ficient stone  or  brick  wall,  or  brick  arches  between  iron  or  steel  beams, 
shall  be  built  to  retain  the  roadway  of  the  street,  and  the  side,  end  or 
party  walls  of  such  building  shall  extend  under  the  sidewalk,  of  suflBiCient 
thickness  to  such  wall. 

The  roofs  of  all  vaults  shall  be  of  incombustible  material. 


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Openings  In  the  roofs  of  vaults  for  the  admission  of  coal  or  light,  or 
lor  any  other  purposes,  if  placed  outside  the  area  line,  shall  be  covered 
with  glass  set  in  iron  frames,  each  unit  of  glass  to  measure  not  more  than 
sixteen  square  inches,  or  with  iron  covers  having  a  rough  surface,  and 
rabbeted  into  or  made  flush  with  the  sidewalk. 

When  any  such  cover  is  placed  in  any  sidewalk,  it  shall  be  placed  as 
near  as  practicable  to  the  outside  line  of  the  curb. 

All  vaults  shall  be  thoroughly  ventilated. 

All  areaways  shall  be  properly  protected  with  suitable  railings,  or  be 
covered  over.  When  areaways  are  covered  over,  iron,  or  iron  and  glass 
combined,  stone  or  other  incombustible  materials  shall  be  used,  and  be 
supported  on  brick  or  stone  walls,  or  on  iron  or  steel  beams. 

(w)  Fire  Doors  and  Shutters: 

(1)  Exterior  openings:  Every  exterior  window  and  opening  in  build- 
ings within  the  fire  limits,  except  offices,  dwellings,  churches,  and  school- 
houses,  that  overlooks  any  adjoining  building  or  is  within  thirty  feet  of 
the  wall  of  any  opposite  or  diagonally  exposed  building  other  than  a  blank 
wall,  shall  have  metal  covered  shutters  or  doors,  constructed  and  arranged 
as  specified  in  this  section,  or  in  lieu  thereof  may  have  frames  and  sash 
of  metal  glazed  with  wire  glass  not  less  than  one-quarter  of  an  Inch  thick, 
no  pane  In  which  shall  be  larger  than  twenty-four  by  thirty  inches. 

Rolling  iron  or  steel  shutters  may  be  used  on  the  first  story  only,  and 
shall  be  counterbalanced  so  as  to  be  readily  opened  from  the  outside 
l)y  firemen. 

All  shutters  or  doors  opening  upon  fire  escapes,  and  at  least  one  row 
vertically  above  the  first  story,  shall  be  so  arranged  as  to  be  readily 
opened  from  the  outside  by  firemen. 

(2)  Communicating  Openings:  Openings  through  exterior,  division, 
or  party  walls,  whereby  communication  is  made  with  an  adjoining  build- 
ing or  room,  shall  not  exceed  eight  feet  in  width  or  be  more  than  two 
in  any  one  story,  and  shall  have  metal  covered  fire  doors,  constructed  and 
arranged  as  specified  in  this  section  hereof,  on  each  side  of  each  such 
opening. 

(3)  Construction:  All  fire  doors  or  shutters  shall  be  constructed  in 
conformity  with  the  following  specifications: 

Doors  and  shutters  shall  be  constructed  of  redwood  two  thicknesses 
of  matched  boards  not  over  six  inches  wide,  at  right  angles  to  each  other, 
or  crossing  diagonally,  nailed  with  wire  nails  clinched,  and  securely 
<;overed  with  good  quality  tin  on  both  sides  and  edges;  sheets  to  be  10x14 
inches  in  size  put  together  with  tin  roofers'  lock  joint  and  securely  nailed; 
the  nails  to  be  driven  inside  the  lap  and  the  joints  hammered  down  over 
the  nail  heads.  No  solder  shall  be  used.  The  hinges,  bolts  and  latches 
shall  be  secured  or  fastened  to  the  door  or  shutter  after  the  tin  has  been 
nailed  on.  Sheet  iron  shall  not  be  used.  Doors  shall  never  be  less  than 
two  inches,  nor  shutters  less  than  1  1-2  inches  thick. 

Hinges  and  hangers  shall  be  of  strong  wrought  Iron  and  fastened  to 
the  door  or  shutter  with  bolts  and  nuts.  Latches  shall  be  so  arranged  on 
shutters  that  they  can  be  opened  from  either  side. 

Swinging  doors  and  shutters  shall  extend  at  least  three  inches  over 
the  masonry  at  sides  and  top  of  door  or  opening,  and  1  1-2  Inches  below 
top  of  sill,  or  they  may  close  into  the  opening  provided  the  wall  be  rab- 
beted three  inches  at  the  top  and  sides  and  1  1-2  Inches  at  the  bottom  to 
receive  same. 

All  sliding  doors  shall  extend  at  least  three  inches  over  the  masonry 
at  sides  and  top  of  doorway  or  opening,  and  1  1-2  Inches  below  top  of  sill. 


164  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

Sliding  doors  may  run  at  the  bottom  in  a  channel  iron  so  set  as  to  give 
the  door  a  bearing  of  1  1-2  inches  below  top  of  sill. 

Sills  shall  break  the  floor  and  rise  at  least  one  inch  above  floor  level 
to  prevent  passage  of  flame  and  smoke,  and  be  constructed  of  masonry. 
Wood  sills  shall  not  be  used. 

Rail  or  track  must  be  heavy  enough  to  withstand  heat  without  warp- 
ing, and  may  be  made  of  angle  or  channel  iron,  and  both  rails  must  be 
secured  to  wall  whenever  possible  by  bolts  passing  through  the  wall, 
otherwise  "expansion"  bolts  shall  be  used.  When  channel  or  angle  iron 
cannot  be  obtained,  the  track  can  be  made  of  common  flat  bar  steel  % 
inch  to  one  inch  thick  and  4  inches  wide,  bolted  through  the  wall  with 
%  inch  bolts.  The  distance  of  track  from  the  wall  can  be  regulated  by 
washers. 

Binders  shall  be  placed  so  as  to  prevent  the  door  from  rolling  off  the 
track  at  either  end,  and  also  hold  it  in  position  when  closed. 

(x)  Arches  and  Lintels: 

(1)  All  openings  in  all  masonry  buildings  shall  have  good  and  sufficient 
arches  of  stone,  brick,  or  terra  cotta,  well  built  and  keyed  with  good  and 
sufficient  abutments,  or  lintels  of  stone,  iron  or  steel  of  sufficient  strength, 
which  shall  have  a  bearing  at  each  end  of  not  less  than  five  inches  on 
the  wall. 

(2)  On  the  inside  of  all  openings  in  which  lintels  shall  be  less  than 
the  thickness  of  the  wall  to  be  supported,  there  shall  be  timber  lintels, 
which  shall  rest  at  each  end  not  more  than  three  inches  on  any  wall, 
which  shall  be  chamfered  at  each  end,  and  shall  have  a  suitable  arch 
turned  over  the  timber  lintel. 

Or  the  inside  lintel  may  be  of  cast  iron,  or  wrought  iron  or  steel,  and 
in  such  case  stone  blocks  or  cast  iron  plates  shall  not  be  required  at  the 
ends  where  the  lintel  rests  on  the  walls,  provided  the  opening  is  not  more 
than  six  feet  in  width. 

(3)  All  lintels  or  arches  shall  be  capable  of  sustaining  the  weight  and 
pressure  which  they  are  designed  to  carry,  and  the  stress  at  any  point 
shall  not  exceed  the  working  stress  for  the  material  used. 

Tie  rods  shall  be  used  where  necessary  to  secure  stability  in  accord- 
ance with  current  good  practice. 

(y)  Galvanized  iron  front  Fire  Walls: 

When  a  one  story  masonry  building  not  over  fifty  feet  wide  is  to  be 
constructed  in  such  manner  that  its  front  shall  be  flush  with  the  side- 
walk, or  property  line  of  the  lots  upon  which  it  stands,  the  front  of  said 
building  may  at  the  discretion  of  the  City  Engineer,  be  constructed  of 
plate,  wire  or  prismatic  glass,  properly  set  in  metal  framing  extending 
up  to  the  height  of  the  ceiling;  the  fire  walls  may  then  be  constructed 
of  galvanized  iron  properly  fastened  to  wooden  framing  in  such  a  manner 
that  no  woodwork  is  exposed;  provided  that  such  fire  wall  rests  on  steel 
lintels  of  sufficient  strength  and  provided  further  that  no  part  of  the  roof 
load  is  to  be  supported  by  said  front  wall. 

Chimneys  and  Fireplaces. 

Sec.  23.     (a)  Chimneys  and  flues: 

All  chimneys  and  flues  hereafter  constructed,  except  as  herein  other- 
wise provided,  shall  be  of  brick  or  stone;  their  enclosing  walls  shall  not 
be  less  than  four  inches  thick  and  except  in  dwellings,  flats,  apartment 
houses  and  tenement  houses,  shall,  if  less  than  eight  inches  thick,  be 
lined  on  the  inside  with  well  burnt  clay  or  terra  cotta  pipe  not  less  than 
one  inch  thick.    Said  lining  shall  start  from  the  bottom  of  a  flue  or  the 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  165 

throat  of  a  fireplace,  be  continuous  to  the  top  of  the  flue,  and  be  built  in 
first  and  bricked  around  as  carried  up.  nues  where  lining  is  not  required 
by  this  ordinance  shall  have  the  joints  struck  smooth  on  the  inside,  and, 
if  less  than  eight  inches  thick,  shall  be  smoothly  plastered  for  the  entire 
height  on  the  outside. 

No  smoke  flue  shall  be  less  than  7%  by  7%  Inches  in  the  clear,  and 
such  sized  flue  shall  have  but  one  inlet;  for  two  inlets  the  flue  shall  be 
not  less  than  7%  by  11%  inches  in  the  clear,  for  three  inlets  not  less  than 
7%  by  15%  inches  in  the  clear,  and  for  a  larger  number  of  inlets  the  size 
shall  be  increased  in  the  same  proportion.  Flues  larger  than  two  hundred 
square  inches  and  less  than  Ave  hundred  square  inches  area  shall  be  sur- 
rounded by  walls  not  less  than  eight  inches  thick;  flues  larger  than  five 
hundred  and  less  than  one  thousand  square  inches  area  shall  be  surround- 
ed by  walls  not  less  than  twelve  inches  thick  to  a  height  of  fifteen  feet 
above  the  inlet,  and  eight  inches  thick  the  remaining  height;  fines  larger 
than  one  thousand  square  inches  shall  be  proportionately  increased  in 
size  and  shall  be  lined  with  firebrick  for  at  least  twenty  feet  above  the 
inlet. 

Bakery  oven  flues  shall  not  be  less  than  twelve  by  twelve  inches  in 
the  clear  and  shall  be  surrounded  by  brick  work  not  less  than  eight  inchea 
thick. 

The  Inside  four  inches  of  all  boiler  flues  for  boilers  of  over  twenty- 
five  horse  power  shall  be  of  fire  brick  laid  in  fire  mortar  for  a  distance 
of  twenty-five  feet  in  any  direction  from  the  source  of  heat  All  chimneys 
having  a  greater  fine  area  than  two  hundred  and  sixty  square  inches  shall 
be  carried  up  at  least  ten  feet  above  the  highest  point  of  the  roof  of  the 
building  of  which  they  form  a  part,  and  ten  feet  above  the  higheat  point 
of  any  roof  within  fifty  feet  of  such  chimney. 

Where  a  smokepipe  is  to  enter  a  chimney  or  flue,  a  tile  thimble  not 
less  than  one  inch  thick  shall  be  placed  as  construction  progresses. 
Thimbles  shall  be  surrounded  by  four  inches  of  brickwork  brought  out 
flush  with  furring,  extended  to  the  face  of  the  plastering,  and  not  to  be 
nearer  than  six  Inches  to  any  wood  lath  and  plaster. 

Chimneys  not  part  of  a  wall  shall  not  be  built  upon  any  floor  or  beam 
of  wood,  but  shall  be  built  from  the  ground  up,  and  shall  not  increase 
in  size  from  the  foundation.  No  chimney  shall  be  corbelled  out  more  than 
eight  inches  from  a  wall,  and  corbelling  shall  consist  of  at  least  five 
courses  of  brick,  but  no  corbelling  shall  be  more  than  four  inches  in 
twelve-inch  walls.  Off-setts  for  reducing  the  size  of  chimneys  shall  not 
be  greater  than  one  inch  to  each  course. 

Flues  in  party  walls  shall  not  extend  within  four  inches  of  the  center 
of  the  wall,  and  joint  flues  in  party  walls  shall  be  separated  across  the 
wall  by  an  eight-inch  width  of  brickwork  for  the  entire  length. 

No  joist  or  girder  shall  be  supported  on  the  walls  of  any  chimney  or 
flue,  and  no  woodwork  shall  be  placed  nearer  than  two  inches  to  the  out- 
side face  of  or  within  six  inches  of  the  outside  of  any  smoke,  air  or  other 
flue.  All  wood  joists  shall  be  trimmed  away  at  least  two  inches  from 
any  smoke,  air  or  other  flue;  the  trimmer  beam  shall  not  be  less  than 
eight  inches  from  the  inside  of  the  flue,  and  four  inches  from  the  outside 
of  a  chimney  breast,  except  that  for  smoke  flues  the  brickwork  of  which 
is  by  this  ordinance  required  to  be  eight  inches  thick  or  more,  the  trim- 
mer beam  shall  not  be  less  than  twelve  inches  from  the  inside  of  the  flue. 

Chimneys  built  outside  of  frame  structures  or  in  light  wells  thereof, 
shall  be  well  anchored  at  intervals  of  not  less  than  ten  feet  ^  the  stud 
walls. 


166  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

All  chimneys  and  flues  shall  extend  at  least  tour  feet  above  a  flat  roof 
and  at  least  two  feet  and  six  inches  above  the  ridge  of  a  peaked  roof,  and 
if  rising  above  the  roof  to  a  height  of  more  than  six  times  their  least 
thickness,  shall  be  anchored  with  an  iron  rod  or  pipe  not  less  than  one 
inch  in  diameter,  with  fixed  washer  at  each  side  of  chimney,  and  not  more 
than  four  feet  from  the  top  of  said  chimney,  and  each  chimney  projecting 
more  than  six  times  its  least  thickness  above  roof  shall  have  at  least 
three  four-inch  cross  walls  or  two  eight-inch  walls  in  its  greatest  widths 
and  all  such  chimneys  shall  be  laid  in  cement  mortar  as  provided  for  un- 
der head  "Fire  Walls"  from  the  top  to  the  first  tier  of  joist  below  the 
roof  joists. 

Chimneys  and  stacks  connected  with  steam  boilers  ehall  extend  not 
less  than  ten  feet  above  the  woodwork  of  the  roof,  or  any  adjacent  roof, 
and  if  sawdust,  shavings  or  wood  are  burned  shall  extend  twenty  feet 
above  such  roofs  and  be  provided  with  a  spark  arrester.  Spark  arresters 
shall  be  placed  upon  all  chimneys  and  stacks  whenever  by  the  City  En- 
gineer or  Fire  Chief  deemed  necessary  for  the  safety  of  property. 

Chimneys  and  flues  from  boilers,  restaurants  and  hotel  ranges,  bakers' 
ovens  and  similar  unusually  hot  flues,  shall  have  the  outside  exposed  to 
the  height  of  the  room  in  which  connection  therewith  is  made  or  be 
plastered  directly  upon  the  bricks. 

All  chimneys  and  flues  shall  be  properly  cleaned  and  all  rubbish  re- 
moved and  same  left  smooth  on  the  inside  on  completion  of  building. 

(b)  Fireplaces: 

All  fireplaces  and  chimney  breasts  where  mantels  are  placed,  except 
as  herein  otherwise  provided,  whether  intended  for  ordinary  fireplace 
uses  or  not,  shall  have  trimmer  arches  to  support  the  hearth ;  arches  shall 
be  of  brick,  stone,  burnt  clay  or  concrete,  at  least  twenty  inches  wide 
measured  from  the  face  of  the  chimney  breast,  and  their  length  shall  not 
be  less  than  the  width  of  the  chimney  breast.  Wood  centers  shall  be 
removed  from  under  trimmer  arches  and  no  timber  shall  be  placed  under 
any  fireplace  or  hearth.    Hearths  shall  be  of  brick,  tile  or  stone. 

Fireplaces  shall  have  arched  heads  with  an  iron  arch  bar  over  the  top  of 
the  opening  not  less  than  ^  by  2^^  inch,  turned  up  at  the  ends  two  inches 
in  each  side  of  a  chimney  breast,  so  as  to  make  a  perfect  bond  for  arch. 
All  fireplace  openings  where  furred  with  wood  on  face  shall  be  surrounded 
by  a  brick  rim  eight  inches  wide  projecting  four  inches,  bonded  into  brick- 
work. The  firebacks  and  jambs  of  all  fireplaces  shall  not  be  less  than 
eight  inches  thick,  of  solid  masonry.  When  a  grate  is  set  in  a  fireplace 
a  lining  of  firebrick  at  least  two  inches  thick  shall  be  added  to  the  fire- 
back,  unless  soapstone,  tile  or  cast  iron  is  used,  and  filled  solidly  behind 
with  fireproof  material. 

No  mantel  or  other  woodwork  shall  be  exposed  back  of  a  Summer 
piece;  the  ironwork  of  the  Summer  piece  shall  be  placed  against  the  brick 
or  stonework  of  the  fireplace.  No  fireplace  shall  be  closed  with  a  wooden 
fireboard. 

Pipes  for  gas  logs  or  gas  grates  shall  only  enter  at  sides  and  through 
the  brickwork. 

(c)  Patent  Chimneys: 

In  lieu  of  chimneys  of  brick  or  stone  there  may  be  erected  any  patent 
chimney  for  which  a  United  States  patent  has  been  issued  and  which  has 
been  approved  in  writing  by  the  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief. 

A  permit  of  the  City  Engineer  to  use  a  patent  chimney  shall  not  be 
transferable  and  may  be  revoked  for  failure  to  erect  the  chimney  as  re- 
quired by  the  patent  or  in  a  workmanlike   manner.     The   name   of  the 


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ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  167 

patentee  or  builder  and  the  date  of  the  latters  patent  must  be  stamped 
in  a  conspicuous  place  on  each  patent  chimney. 

All  patent  chimneys  shall  be  built  up  from  the  floor  on  which  they  are 
used,  and  in  no  case  shall  a  stovepipe  enter  the  bottom  of  a  patent  chim- 
ney. 

If  a  patent  chimney  be  erected  on  the  outside  of  a  building  it  shall  rest 
on  a  substantial  iron  bracket,  which  shall  be  of  metal  and  fastened  to  stud- 
ding with  bolts  and  nuts;  screws  or  lag  screws  shall  not  be  allowed.  When 
erected  on  the  inside  of  a  building  it  shall  rest  on  an  iron  plate  not  less 
than  one-quarter  of  an  inch  in  thickness  and  not  less  than  eight  inches 
of  brickwork  on  top  of  said  iron  plate,  and  shall  have  a  smokeproof  open- 
ing near  the  bottom  for  cleaning  it  All  patent  chimneys  shall  be  braced 
every  four  feet  of  their  height  All  joints  shall  be  cemented  and  the 
bands  covering  the  joints  shall  be  made  of  the  best  No.  24  iron' and  filled 
with  cement  to  make  them  smoke  and  spark  proof. 

All  galvanized  iron  used  for  the  outside  covering  of  patent  chimneys 
shall  be  of  the  best  No.  24  iron  riveted  together  with  rivets  not  more  than 
three  inches  apart,  or  may  be  seamed  and  top  and  bottom  of  seams  se- 
cured by  rivets,  and  shall  be  ventilated  with  eight  holes  not  less  than  one 
inch  in  diameter,  said  holes  to  be  made  close  to  the  top  of  chimney  above 
the  roof,  so  as  to  permit  the  escape  of  hot  air;  there  shall  oe  a  space  of 
not  less  than  one  inch  between  the  clay  pipe  and  the  iron  covering.  No 
patent  chimney  shall  be  less  than  one  and  one-half  inches  from  wood- 
work, and  the  opening  in  the  roof  and  at  each  floor  and  ceiling  through 
which  it  passes  shall  be  closed  with  an  iron  plate  or  other  flreproof  ma- 
terial, so  as  to  prevent  the  passage  of  fire  and  smoke.  Patent  chimneys 
shall  not  be  fastened  to  the  laths  or  the  siding  of  the  building,  but  shall 
be  securely  fastened  to  the  studding  or  crosspieces  with  good  iron  straps, 
and  in  no  case  shall  any  patent  chimney  be  suspended  from  any  roof  tim- 
ber or  floor  beams. 

No  patent  chimney  shall  have  more  than  one  inlet.  All  pipe  used  for 
patent  chimneys  shall  be  composed  of  pure  calcined  clay,  not  less  than 
one  inch  in  thickness,  and  shall  have  the  name  of  the  manufacturer 
stamped  into  each  piece.  Patent  chimneys  built  on  the  inside  of  a  house 
shall  have  an  opening  in  any  partition  enclosing  same  to  permit  of  clean- 
ing it 

(d)  Patent  Fireplaces: 

All  fireplaces  connected  with  patent  chimneys  shall  be  set  on  an  Iron 
plate  not  less  than  one-quarter  of  an  inch  in  thickness  and  not  less  than 
three  feet  nine  inches  in  length  by  three  feet  in  width,  which  shall  be 
free  from  all  holes ;  boards  shall  not  be  placed  under  the  iron  plate,  which 
shall  rest  on  the  floor  joists.  On  top  of  the  iron  plate  there  shall  be  one 
inch  of  concrete  or  cement,  then  a  course  of  brick  followed  by  the  tiling 
or  marble;  the  strength  of  the  floor  must  not  be  impaired  by  the  cutting 
out  for  the  fireplace.  In  lieu  of  resting  on  the  floor  joists,  said  iron  plate 
may  be  suspended  by  wrought  iron  stirrups  of  sufBcient  strength  to  sus- 
tain the  fireplace  and  patent  chimney. 

The  brick  jambs  of  every  fireplace  or  grate  opening  shall  be  at  least 
eight  inches  wide,  and  the  backs  shall  not  be  less  than  eight  inches  thick; 
and  where  fireplaces  come  over  one  another,  on  separate  floors,  the  jamb 
of  the  lower  fireplace  shall  be  wide  enough  to  carry  the  patent  chimney 
far  enough  to  one  side  of  the  jamb  above,  so  that  the  patent  chimney  will 
pass  the  upper  fireplace  in  as  straight  line  as  possible.  Where  bends  are 
necessary  in  patent  chimneys,  off-sets  shall  be  used;  said  off-sets  shall 
be  made  solid  and  without  joists. 


168  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

The  inside  dimensions  of  patent  chimneys  shall  be  as  follows: 

For  fireplace  flues,  18  inch  opening,  6  inch. 
For  fireplace  flues,  21  inch  opening,  7  inch. 
For  fireplace  flues,  24  inch  opening,  8  inch. 
For  ordinary  stove  flues,  6  inch. 
For  French  range  flues,  8  inch. 
For  steel  range  flues,  8  inch. 
For  furnace  flues,  8  or  10  inch. 

(e)    Oas  Grates  and  Gas  Logs: 

Every  opening  for  a  gas  grate  or  a  gas  log  shall  be  surrounded  by 
brickwork  on  all  aides  and  over  top  at  least  eight  inches  thick,  and  pro- 
vided with,  and  carefully  connected  to,  a  flue  not  less  than  3x12  inches, 
which  flue  shall  be  formed  of  galvanized  iron,  joints  lapped,  riveted  and 
soldered,  and  the  whole  enclosed  in  similar  pipes  of  a  size  to  leave  at 
least  %  inch  air  space  all  around  between  the  two  pipes,  and  the  outer 
pipe  to  be  covered  with  three  thicknesses  of  asbestos  paper,  said  paper 
to  be  not  less  than  ten  pounds  to  one  hundred  square  feet.  This  pipe  to 
be  carried  up  and  cut  through  roof. 

(f)  Instantaneous  Heaters: 

Every  instantaneous  heater  shall  be  provided  with  a  vent  pipe  not  less 
than  three  inches  in  diameter,  extending  clear  through  and  at  least  twelve 
inches  above  the  roof,  with  a  T  connection  at  the  top;  and  around  every 
such  vent  at  all  places  not  exposed,  there  shall  be  a  galvanized  iron 
sleeve  extending  the  full  length  of  the  concealed  portion  with  a  clear  air 
space  of  not  less  than  one  inch  surrounding  the  vent.  In  every  room 
fitted  with  an  instantaneous  heater  there  shall  be  provided  an  air  vent 
independent  of  doors  or  windows. 

(g)  Smokepipes: 

No  smokepipe,  stovepipe,  terra  cotta  or  earthen  pipe,  except  as  else- 
where provided,  shall  extend  through  any  wall  or  window,  or  through  the 
roof  of  any  skylight  of  any  building. 

(h)     Smokestacks: 

Smokestacks  of  iron  or  steel  may  be  used  in  connection  with  boilers 
and  coffee  roasters,  provided  same  are  not  nearer  than  twenty  inches  to 
any  woodwork  where  passing  through  floors,  ceilings,  roofs  or  partitions, 
and  are  protected  with  a  solid  metal  jacket  twelve  inches  from  the  stack 
extending  above  and  not  less  than  twelve  inches  below  the  joists,  and 
have  metal  umbrella  to  cover  the  roof  opening  high  enough  above  the 
same  to  permit  a  free  vent.  Any  woodwork  or  enclosure  of  such  stack 
within  four  feet  thereof,  other  than  masonry  or  tile,  shall  be  metal  lathed 
and  plastered  or  have  equivalent  protection.  Such  stacks  on  the  outside 
of  a  building  shall  not  be  nearer  than  eighteen  inches  to  any  woodwork, 
or  wood  lath  and  plaster,  or  nearer  than  twelve  inches  to  any  woodwork 
or  wood  lath  and  plaster,  protected  with  metal  extending  two  feet  on  each 
side  of  such  stack. 

(i)  Chimneys  to  be  Extended  and  Cleaned: 

If  the  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief  deems  any  chimney  unsafe  to  any 
adjoining  or  adjacent  building,  said  chimney  shall  be  carried  up  four  feet 
above  the  extreme  height  of  said  building;  and  if  an  extension  of  iron 
pipe  is  deemed  unsafe  by  said  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief,  such  extension 
shall  be  of  brick  or  of  terra  cotta  pipe. 

The  owner  or  occupant  of  any  building  shall  cause  the  chimneys  there- 
of to  be  swept  as  often  as  may  be  required  to  keep  same  clean. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  169 

(J)    Chimneys  of  Cupolas: 

Iron  cupolas  or  chimneys  of  foundries  shall  extend  at  least  ten  feet 
above  the  highest  point  of  any  roof  within  a  radius  of  fifty  feet  of  such 
cupola,  and  no  woodwork  shall  be  placed  within  two  feet  of  the  cupola. 

(k)    Cooking  Ranges,  Ovens  and  Similar  Structures: 

Whenever  cooking  ranges,  ovens,  coffee  roasters,  candy  kettles  and 
similar  structures  in  which  fires  are  maintained,  are  set  on  any  wooden 
floor,  such  floor  shall  be  protected  by  a  continuous  sheet  metal  bearing 
plate  of  not  less  than  No.  12  iron,  with  all  Joints  securely  riveted,  ex- 
tending two  feet  in  front  of  and  the  full  length  of  same;  the  top  of  said 
plate  shall  be  covered  with  not  less  than  two  courses  of  brick  or  equiva- 
lent concrete.  The  above  named  ranges  or  other  structures  shall  not  be 
set  against  a  brick  or  tile  wall  with  any  combustible  material  between 
them  and  the  wall,  and  if  set  nearer  than  six  inches  to  a  wooden  or  stud 
wall  or  partition,  the  wall  or  partition  shall  be  framed  four  feet  higher 
and  one  foot  wider  than  the  range  or  other  structure,  and  filled  in  to  its 
face  with  brick  or  tile  and  plastered,  except  that  old  buildings  may  have 
in  lieu  of  such  framing  any  wall  of  the  setting,  nearer  than  six  inches  to 
a  wood  or  stud  wall  or  partition,  sixteen  inches  thick.  The  back  of  any 
setting  (and  the  end  if  set  in  a  corner)  shall  not  be  less  than  eight  inches 
thick,  and,  except  where  against  masonry  or  tile  wall  with  no  wood 
thereon,  shall  be  extended  with  masonry  or  tile  not  less  than  four  inches 
thick,  to  a  height  of  four  feet  above  the  top  of  such  range  or  similar 
structure. 

No  wood  shall  be  placed  on  any  masonry  or  tile  wall  behind  any  large 
range  in  any  hotel,  restaurant  or  boarding  house,  and  all  wood  lathed  and 
plastered,  or  wood  ceilings,  over  such  ranges,  shall  be  guarded  by  metal 
hoods  at  least  nine  inches  below  the  ceiling.  Ventilating  pipes  from  such 
hoods  shall  be  of  metal  at  least  nine  inches  from  wood  lath  and  plaster 
or  any  combustible  material,  covered  with  one  inch  of  asbestos  or  wire 
mesh,  connected  to  a  suitable  brick  or  patent  flue,  and  neither  pipe  nor 
flue  shall  be  used  for  other  purposes. 

When  unavoidable  and  in  buildings  already  erected  only  Iron  or  steel 
vent  pipes  may  be  substituted  for  brick  or  patent  flues  if  made  double 
"With  a  three-inch  continuous  air  space  vented  at  top  and  bottom  between 
their  inner  and  outer  shells,  and  no  wood,  or  wood  lath  and  plaster, 
within  twelve  inches  of  the  outer  shell;  and  any  enclosure  of  such  vent, 
other  than  of  masonry  or  tile,  shall  be  of  metal  lath  and  plaster.  Any 
portion  of  such  vent  pipe  that  is  outside  of  the  building  need  not  be 
^■double  if  not  nearer  than  eighteen  inches  to  any  woodwork,  or  wood  lath 

md  plaster,  or  if  not  nearer  than  twelve  inches  thereto  when  protected 

rith  metal  two  feet  on  each  side  of  such  stack. 

Portable  ranges  and  stoves  shall  have  a  metal  shield  under  and  twelve 
[inches  in  front  of  same,  and  if  the  range  or  stove  is  nearer  to  any  wood 
[lath  and  plaster  of  woodwork  than  twenty  inches,  same  shall  be  protected 
[by  a  metal  shield  with  at  least  one  Inch  air  space  behind  it,  which  shield 
[shall  extend  three  feet  above  the  top  of  range  or  stove  and  its  whole 
[length. 

All  low  gas  stoves  shall  be  placed  on  iron  stands  or  their  equivalent, 
[or  the  burner  shall  be  at  least  six  inches  above  the  base  of  the  stove,  and 
^metal  guard  plates  placed  four  inches  below  the  burner,  and  all  wood- 
work under  them  shall  be  covered  with  metal.  Wooden  floors  under  large 
gas  cooking  ranges  shall  be  protected  with  metal  over  asbestos,  or  one 
inch  of  concrete,  or  one  course  of  brick  or  tile. 


170  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(1)    Heating  Furnaces: 

The  top  of  every  heating  furnace  set  in  brick  shall  be  covered  with 
sheet  iron  and  brick  supported  by  iron  bars  with  at  least  two  inches  of 
sand  on  top  of  brick,  so  constructed  as  to  be  perfectly  tight. 

The  top  of  every  portable  heating  furnace  or  smokepipe  shall  be  not 
less  than  two  feet  from  the  underside  of  nearest  joists  or  girders,  except- 
ing where  said  joists  or  girders  are  protected  by  metal  furring  strips  one- 
and  one-half  inches  deep  and  metal  plates  or  plaster  and  metal  lath;  but 
in  no  case  shall  the  top  of  the  furnace  or  smokepipe  be  nearer  than  fifteen 
inches  to  the  underside  of  nearest  joists  or  girders.  Such  metal  protec- 
tion or  plaster  above  such  furnace  or  smokepipe  shall  extend  not  less 
than  one  foot  each  side  of  such  smokepipe  and  two  feet  on  all  sides  of 
such  furnace.  Every  furnace  used  for  heating  purposes  shall  be  set  on 
a  masonry  floor,  and  there  shall  not  be  any  woodwork,  or  wood  lath  and 
plaster,  within  two  feet  of  such  furnace,  unless  said  woodwork  or  wood 
lath  and  plaster  is  protected  by  metal  furring  one  and  one-half  inches 
deep  and  metal  plates  or  plaster  on  metal  lath,  and  in  no  case  shall  it  be* 
nearer  than  fifteen  inches  to  either  smokepipe  or  furnace. 

Where  petroleum,  or  any  product  of  petroleum,  is  used  as  fuel  for  a. 
furnace,  the  said  furnace  shall  be  sunk  in  a  concrete  or  masonry  pit,  with 
a  concrete  floor  sunk  not  less  than  six  inches  below  the  surrounding  floor 
level,  such  pit  to  be  at  least  two  feet  on  all  sides  larger  than  the  furnace. 

In  no  case  shall  the  smokepipes  from  a  furnace  enter  the  same  flue; 
to  which  the  exhaust  from  an  automatic  gas  water  heater  is  connected. 

(m)    Furnace  Pipes,  Boxes  and  Fittings: 

All  concealed  wall  pipes,  register  boxes  and  fittings  shall  be  thoroughlr 
covered  with  two  thicknesses  of  eight-pound  asbestos  paper  cemented  to 
same,  and  after  being  placed,  all  joints  shall  be  covered  in  the  same- 
manner. 

All  concealed  wall  pipes  and  all  first  floor  side  wall  boxes  shall  be 
provided  with  suitable  boots  extending  to  the  underside  of  floor  joista 
and  all  joists  between  same  to  be  tightly  fitted  together  and  well  covered 
and  cemented  as  above. 

The  boots  at  the  bottom  of  all  risers  and  side  wall  register  boxes  shall 
be  attached  at  the  time  said  risers  and  boxes  are  placed  in  the  building. 

All  wall  pipes  to  have  full  capacity  at  all  points  with  no  square  bends. 
Advantage  shall  be  taken  of  all  available  space,  including  lath,  plaster  and 
baseboard,  for  inlets  or  throats  of  side  wall  register  boxes  on  first  floor. 

(n)   Steam  Pipes: 

Steam  pipes  shall  not  be  placed  within  two  inches  of  any  timber  or 
woodwork,  unless  the  timber  or  woodwork  is  protected  by  metal;  then 
the  distance  shall  not  be  less  than  one  inch. 

All  steam  pipes  passing  through  floors,  ceilings,  or  lath  and  plaster  or 
wood  partitions,  shall  be  protected  by  a  metal  tube  passing  entirely 
through  said  floors,  ceilings  or  partitions,  one  inch  larger  than  the  pipe^ 
having  a  metal  cap  at  the  floor. 

All  pipes  or  ducts  used  to  convey  heated  air  shall  be  of  metal  or  other 
incombustible  material. 

Pipes  used  for  conveying  steam  under  high  pressure  shall  in  no  case 
be  less  than  eight  inches  from  any  woodwork,  unless  protected  by  mag- 
nesia or  equivalent  pipe  covering  at  least  one  inch  thick,  when  the  distance 
may  be  not  less  than  two  inches. 

All  steampipe  coverings  shall  consist  of  incombustible  materials  only* 


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(o)    Notice  as  to  Heating  Apparatus: 

Where  hot  water,  steam,  hot  air  or  other  heating  appliances,  or  of 
furnaces,  or  restaurant  or  hotel  ranges,  are  hereafter  placed  in  any  build- 
ing, due  notice  shall  first  be  given  the  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief  by  the 
person  or  persons  placing  same. 

Stand  Pipes,  Hose  Reels  and  Fire  Escapes. 

Sec.  24.    (1)    Stand  Pipe  for  Hose  Reels: 

In  every  building  exceeding  fifty-five  feet  in  height  and  not  over  one 
hundred  feet,  there  shall  be  provided  a  vertical  stand  pipe  of  not  leas 
than  three  inches  in  diameter.  In  every  building  exceeding  one  hundred 
feet  in  height,  there  shall  be  provided  a  vertical  stand  pipe  of  not  less 
than  four  inches  in  diameter.  These  stand  pipes  shall  be  located  In  halls 
near  stairways,  shall  be  of  wrought  iron  or  steel  and  together  with  fittings 
and  connections  shall  be  galvanized,  and  shall  be  of  such  strength  as  to 
safely  withstand  at  least  three  hundred  pounds  per  square  Inch  water 
pressure,  when  Installed  and  ready  for  service.  They  shall  be  connected 
to  water  mains,  or  pumps,  with  pressure  on  at  all  times. 

In  buildings  exceeding  one  hundred  feet  frontage  on  two  or  more 
streets,  there  shall  be  a  stand  pipe  at  each  end  of  hall,  and  there  shall  be 
one  stand  pipe  at  each  stairway. 

(b)  Connection  at  Bases: 

Where  more  than  one  stand  pipe  Is  required  in  a  building,  they  shall 
be  connected  at  their  bases  by  pipes  of  size  equal  to  that  of  largest  stand 
pipe,  so  that  water  from  any  source  will  supply  all  the  stand  pipes. 

(c)  Arrangement  of  Pipes  and  Connections: 

Stand  pipes  shall  extend  from  the  cellar  to  and  through  the  roof,  with 
a  hose  connection  located  from  five  feet  six  Inches  to  six  feet  above  the 
floor  level,  fitted  with  approved  straightway  composition  gate  valve  in 
each  story.  Including  cellar,  and  a  hose  connection  provided  above  the 
roof  with  the  valve  controlling  latter,  located  in  the  stand  pipe  under  roof 
and  arranged  to  be  operated  both  from  above  and  below  roof.  A  suitable 
three-quarter  drain  pipe  and  valve  shall  be  provided  under  the  roof  for 
each  roof  connection.  This  stand  pipe  may  be  connected  with  Fire  De- 
partment stand  pipe  at  level  of  first  floor,  and  if  connected  to  said  stand 
pipe  there  shall  be  a  horizontal  check  valve  outside  of  building. 

(d)  Hose: 

Hose  sufficient  to  reach  all  parts  of  the  floor  shall  be  attached  to  each 
outlet  in  the  building,  and  hose  for  roof-hydrant  may  be  placed  on  rack  on 
top  floor  near  the  scuttle  leading  to  the  roof.  Hose  shall  be  1%  inches 
in  diameter,  in  50-foot  length,  and  provided  with  standard  couplings  (with 
lugs)  at  each  end,  all  couplings  to  be  of  the  same  hose  thread  as  that  in 
use  by  the  Fire  Department,  with  an  increase  from  1^  to  3  inches  to  fit 
valve  or  stand  pipe. 

(e)  Kind  of  Hose: 

Hose  shall  be  approved  cotton  rubber-lined  made  under  specifications 
recommended  by  the  National  Board  of  Fire  Underwriters. 

(f)  Hose  Fittings: 

Each  line  of  hose  shall  be  provided  with  washers  at  both  ends,  and  be 
fitted  with  play  pipe  or  nozzle  of  Underwriter  pattern,  having  handles  at 
the  base  and  with  discharge  outlet  not  less  than  five-eighths  of  an  inch  in 
diameter.  One  spanner  shall  be  located  at  each  hose  connection  through- 
out the  building.  ..« 


172  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(g)    Water  Supplies: 

In  addition  to  tlie  provision  made  for  connections  to  stand  pipes,  the 
water  supply  may  be  from  the  city  water  where  pressure  is  sufficient, 
automatic  fire  pump  of  five  hundred  gallons  or  more  capacity  per  minute, 
elevated  tank  or  steel  pressure  tank  of  not  less  than  five  thousand  gallons 
capacity. 

(h)    Check  Valve  Under  Tank: 

Where  a  stand  pipe  is  connected  to  a  tank  there  shall  be  a  straight- 
way check  valve  in  a  horizontal  section  of  pipe  between  the  first  hose 
outlet  in  connecting  pipe  and  tank,  and  said  tank  must  be  filled  by  a  sep- 
arate pipe  and  not  through  the  stand  pipe. 

(i)    Location  of  Pumps  and  Boilers: 

Where  pumps  constituting  a  supply  to  stand  pipes  are  located  in  the 
lowest  story  of  a  building,  they  shall  be  placed  not  less  than  two  feet 
above  the  floor  level,  and  boilers  upon  which  pumps  depend  for  steam 
shall  be  arranged  so  that  flooding  of  fires  under  same  will  be  impossible. 

(j)    Elevator: 

In  every  building  exceeding  one  hundred  feet  in  height  at  least  one 
passenger  elevator  shall  be  kept  in  readiness  for  immediate  use  by  the 
Fire  Department  during  all  hours  of  the  day  and  night,  including  holidays 
and  Sundays. 

(k)    Auxiliary  Fire  Appliances: 

All  existing  buildings  and  those  hereafter  erected  exceeding  one  hun- 
dred feet  in  height  shall  be  provided  with  such  auxiliary  fire  apparatus 
and  appliances  as  wrenches,  spanners,  fire  extinguishers,  hooks,  axes  and 
pails,  as  may  be  required  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department;  all  of  said 
apparatus  to  conform  in  design  to  those  in  use  by  the  Fire  Department. 

(2)    Fire  Escapes: 

(a)  Every  apartment  house,  tenement  house  or  dwelling  house  oc- 
cupied by  or  built  to  be  occupied  by  three  or  more  families  and  every 
building  already  erected,  or  that  may  hereafter  be  erected,  more  than  two 
stories  in  height,  occupied  and  used  as  a  hotel,  apartment-hotel  or  lodging 
house,  and  every  boarding  house,  having  more  than  fifteen  sleeping  rooms 
above  the  basement  story,  and  every  factory,  mill,  manufactory  or  work- 
shop, hospital,  asylum,  or  institution  for  the  care  and  treatment  of  indi- 
viduals, and  every  building  three  stories  and  over  in  height  used  or  occu- 
pied as  a  store  or  workroom,  and  every  building  in  whole  or  in  part  occu- 
pied or  used  as  a  school  or  place  of  instruction  or  assembly,  and  every 
office  building  three  stories  or  more  in  height,  shall  be  provided  with  such 
good  and  sufficient  fire-escapes,  stairways,  or  other  means  of  egress  in 
case  of  fire  as  shall  be  directed  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department. 

The  owner  or  owners  of  any  building  upon  which  a  fire-escape  Is 
erected  shall  keep  the  same  in  good  repair  and  properly  painted. 

Fire-escapes  on  the  outside  of  buildings  shall  consist  of  open  iron  bal- 
conies and  stairways. 

Fire-escapes  may  project  into  the  public  highway  to  a  distance  not 
greater  than  four  feet  beyond  the  building  line. 

The  stairways  shall  be  placed  at  an  angle  of  not  more  than  sixty 
degrees,  with  steps  not  less  than  six  inches  in  width  and  twenty  inches 
in  length,  and  with  a  rise  of  not  more  than  nine  inches. 

The  balcony  on  the  top  fioor,  except  in  case  of  a  front  fire-escape,  shall 
be  provided  with  a  goose-neck  ladder  leading  from  said  balcony  to  and 
above  the  roof. 


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(b)    Balconies: 


The  balconies  shall  be  not  less  than  three  feet  in  width  and  placed 
where  directed  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  at  each  story  above 
the  ground  floor. 

They  shall  be  below  and  not  more  than  one  foot  below  the  window  or 
door  sills  and  extend  in  front  of  and  not  less  than  nine  inches  beyond  the 
jambs  of  the  openings. 

There  shall  be  a  landing  not  less  than  twenty-four  Inches  square  at  the 
head  and  foot  of  each  stairway. 

The  stairway  opening  on  each  platform  shall  be  of  a  size  sufficient  to 
provide  clear  headway. 

(c)  Floors  of  Balconies: 

The  floors  of  balconies  shall  be  of  wrought  iron  or  steel  slate  not  less 
than  one  and  one-half  inches  by  three-eights  of  an  Inch,  placed  not  more 
than  one  and  one-quarter  Inches  apart,  and  well  secured  and  riveted  to 
iron  battens  one  and  a  half  inches  by  three-eighths  of  an  Inch,  not  over 
three  feet  apart  and  riveted  at  the  Intersections.  The  openings  for  stair- 
ways in  all  balconies  shall  be  not  less  than  twenty-one  inches  wide  and 
thirty-six  Inches  long,  and  such  openings  shall  have  no  covers  of  any  kind. 

The  platforms  or  balconies  shall  be  constructed  and  erected  to  safely 
sustain  in  all  their  parts  a  safe  load  at  a  ratio  of  four  to  one,  of  not  less 
than  eighty  pounds  per  square  foot  of  surface. 

(d)  Railings: 

The  outside  top  rail  shall  extend  around  the  entire  length  of  the  plat- 
form and  In  all  cases  shall  go  through  the  wall  at  each  end,  and  be  prop- 
erly secured  by  nuts  and  four-Inch  square  washers  at  least  three-eighths 
of  an  Inch  thick,  and  no  top  rail  shall  be  connected  at  angles  by  cast  iron. 
The  top  rail  of  balconies  shall  be  one  and  three-quarters  Inches  by  one- 
half  inch  of  wrought  Iron,  or  one  and  a  half  inch  angle  iron  one-quarter 
inch  thick.  The  bottom  rails  shall  be  one  and  one-half  Inches  by  three- 
eighths  of  an  Inch  wrought  Iron  or  steel,  or  one  and  one-half  Inch  angle 
Iron,  one-quarter  inch  thick,  well  leaded  Into  the  wall.  The  standards  or 
filling-In  bars  shall  be  not  less  than  one-half  inch  round  or  square  wrought 
iron  or  steel,  well  riveted  to  the  top  and  bottom  rails  and  platform  frame. 
Such  standards  or  filling-In  bars  shall  be  securely  braced  by  outside  brack- 
ets at  suitable  Intervals,  and  shall  be  placed  not  more  than  six  Inches  from 
centers ;  the  height  of  railings  shall  in  no  case  be  less  than  two  feet  nine 
inches. 

(e)  Stairways: 

The  stairways  shall  be  constructed  and  erected  to  fully  sustain  In  all 
their  parts  a  safe  load  at  a  ratio  of  four  to  one  of  not  less  than  one 
hundred  pounds  per  step,  with  the  exception  of  the  tread  which  must 
safely  sustain  at  said  ratio  a  load  of  two  hundred  pounds.  The  treads 
shall  be  flat  open  treads  not  less  than  six  inches  wide  and  with  a  rise  of 
not  more  than  nine  inches.  The  stairs  shall  be  not  less  than  twenty 
Inches  wide.  The  strings  shall  be  not  less  than  three-inch  channels  of 
iron  or  steel,  or  other  shape  equally  strong,  and  shall  rest  upon  and  be 
fastened  to  a  bracket,  which  shall  be  fastened  through  the  wall  as  herein- 
after provided.  The  strings  shall  be  securely  fastened  to  the  balcony 
at  the  top,  and  the  steps  in  all  cases  shall  be  double-riveted  or  bolted  to 
the  strings.  The  stairs  shall  have  three-quarter  inch  handrails  of 
wrought  iron,  well  braced. 


174  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(f)  Brackets: 

The  brackets  shall  be  not  less  than  one-half  inch  by  one  and  three- 
quarters  inches  wrought  iron  placed  edgewise,  or  one  and  three-quarter 
Inch  angle  iron  one-quarter  inch  thick,  well  braced;  they  shall  be  not  more 
than  four  feet  apart,  and  shall  be  braced  by  means  of  not  less  than  three- 
quarters  of  an  inch  square  wrought  iron,  and  shall  extend  two-thirds  of 
the  width  of  the  respective  balconies  or  brackets.  The  brackets  shall  go 
through  the  wall  and  be  turned  down  three  inches,  or  be  properly  se- 
cured by  nuts  and  four-inch  square  washers  at  least  three-eighths  of  an 
inch  thick. 

On  new  buildings  the  brackets  shall  be  set  as  the  walls  are  being  built. 

When  brackets  are  built  on  buildings  already  erected  the  part  going 
through  the  wall  shall  be  not  less  than  one  inch  in  diameter  with  screw 
nuts  and  washers  not  less  than  five  inches  square  and  one-half  inch  thick. 

(g)  Drop-Ladders: 

A  proper  drop-ladder  shall  be  required  from  the  lower  balcony  when 
the  floor  of  such  balcony  is  more  than  fourteen  feet  above  the  sidewalk  or 
ground;  if  the  stairway  terminates  on  top  of  an  awning  the  awning  must 
be  cut  away  to  give  an  opening  of  the  same  size  as  required  in  the  floors 
of  the  balcony. 

(h)    Incumbrances  on  Fire-Escapes: 

No  person  shall  at  any  time  place  any  incumbrances  of  any  kind  what- 
soever before  or  upon  any  fire-escape,  balcony  or  stairway. 

It  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  fireman  and  policeman  who  shall  discover 
any  fire-escape,  balcony  or  stairway  of  any  fire-escape  incumbered  in  any 
way  to  forthwith  report  the  same  to  the  commanding  ofllcer  of  his  com- 
pany or  precinct,  and  such  commanding  officer  shall  forthwith  cause  the 
occupant  of  the  premises  or  apartment  to  which  said  fire-escape  balcony  or 
stairway  is  attached  or  for  whose  use  the  same  is  provided,  to  be  notified, 
either  verbally  or  in  writing  to  remove  such  incumbrances  and  keep  the 
same  clear. 

If  said  notice  shall  not  be  complied  with  by  the  removal,  forthwith, 
of  such  incumbrances,  and  keeping  said  fire-escape,  balcony  or  stairway 
free  from  incumbrance,  then  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  said  commanding  of- 
ficer to  apply  to  a  police  magistrate  for  a  warrant  for  the  arrest  of  the 
occupant  or  occupants  of  the  said  premises  or  apartment  of  which  the 
fire-escape  forms  a  part,  and  the  said  parties  shall  be  brought  before  the 
said  magistrate,  as  for  a  misdemeanor. 

(i)  Scuttle  Ladders: 

All  buildings  requiring  fire-escapes  shall  have  stationary  iron  ladders 
leading  to  the  scuttle  opening  in  the  roof  thereof,  and  all  scuttles  and  lad- 
ders shall  be  kept  so  as  to  be  ready  for  use  at  all  times. 

(j)     Bulkhead  Stairs  and  Doors: 

If  a  bulkhead  is  used  instead  of  a  scuttle,  it  shall  have  stairs  with  suf- 
Hcient  guard  or  hand-rail  leading  to  the  roof.  In  case  the  building  shall  be 
occupied  by  more  than  one  family,  the  door  in  the  bulkhead  or  any  scut- 
tle shall  at  no  time  be  locked,  but  may  be  fastened  on  the  inside  by  mov- 
able bolts  or  hooks. 

Special  Regulation  for  Public  and  Sennl-Public  Buildings. 

Sec.  25.    (a)  Public  Buildings: 

In  all  public  buildings  or  buildings  of  a  public  character — such  as  ho- 
tels, churches,  restaurants,  railroad  depots,  public  halls,  and  other  build- 
ings used  or  intended  to  be  used  for  purposes  of  public  assembly,  amuse- 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  175 

ment  or  instruction  and  including  department  stores  and  other  business 
and  manufacturing  buildings  where  large  numbers  of  people  are  congre- 
gated, the  halls,  doors,  stairways,  seats,  passageways  and  aisles,  and  all 
lighting  and  heating  appliances  and  apparatus  shall  be  arranged  as  the 
City  Engineer  shall  direct  to  facilitate  egress  in  case  of  fire  or  accident, 
and  to  afford  the  requisite  and  proper  accommodation  for  the  public  pro- 
tection in  such  cases. 

All  aisles  and  passageways  in  said  buildings  shall  be  kept  free  from 
camp-stools,  chairs,  sofas  and  other  obstructions,  and  no  person  other  than 
an  employee,  policeman  or  fireman  shall  be  allowed  to  stand  in  or  occupy 
any  of  said  aisles  or  passageways,  during  any  performance,  service,  ex- 
hibition, lecture,  concert,  ball  or  any  public  assemblage. 

(b)  In  every  frame  building  of  more  than  one  story  in  height  hereafter 
erected  outside  of^the  established  fire  limits  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  to  be 
used  as  an  office  building,  store,  factory,  school,  hospital,  sanltorium, 
asylum,  apartment  or  tenement  house,  or  a  building  which  contains  an 
assembly  hall  on  any  fioor  above  the  first  floor,  and  covering  a  ground 
area  of  three  thousand  to  five  thousand  square  feet  there  shall  be  not  less 
than  two  continuous  lines  of  stairs  from  the  top  floor  to  the  sidewalk, 
yard  or  court. 

In  every  such  building  covering  a  ground  area  of  more  than  five  thou- 
sand square  feet  there  shall  be  one  additional  line  of  stairs  for  each  five 
thousand  square  feet  of  ground  area  covered  or  fractional  part  thereof  in 
excess  of  that  required  for  five  thousand  square  feet. 

The  stairways  must  be  located  as  far  from  each  other  as  possible  and 
the  building  must  be  planned  so  that  all  parts  thereof  shall  be  easily  ac- 
cessible to  two  stairways. 

If  suitable  fire-escapes  are  put  up,  one  stairway  may  be  omitted  from 
the  number  above  required;  provided,  the  substitution  of  fire-escapes  for 
the  stairway  is  approved  by  the  Fire  Chief;  but  in  no  case  shall  there  be 
a  less  number  than  two  stairways  from  any  floor,  one  of  which  may  be  an 
outside  or  service  stairway. 

The  width  of  stairways  leading  to  the  street  shall  be  not  less  than 
three  feet  six  inches  on  the  top  or  uppermost  floor.  Four  inches  shall  be 
added  to  the  width  for  each  floor  below  the  top  floor  until  a  width  of  four 
feet  six  inches  is  obtained.  The  width  of  the  stairways  to  the  yard  or 
court  shall  be  not  less  than  two  feet  on  the  top  or  uppermost  floor.  Two 
inches  shall  be  added  to  the  width  for  each  floor  below  the  top  floor  until 
a  width  of  two  feet  six  inches  is  obtained. 

The  main  hallways  connecting  with  the  street  stairways  shall  be  not 
less  than  four  feet  wide  and  no  hallway  shall  be  less  than  three  feet  wide. 

On  each  floor  above  the  first  or  ground  floor,  there  shall  be  a  sufficient 
number  of  outlets  for  hose  attachment  that  all  parts  of  the  building  may 
be  reached  with  a  hose  fifty  feet  long,  and  every  outlet  shall  be  supplied 
with  hose  and  fittings  as  may  be  required  by  the  F^re  Chief.  The  stand 
pipe  shall  be  not  less  than  one  and  one-fourth  inches  inside  diameter. 

Stairways  leading  to  the  basement  of  any  such  building  where  a  fire 
is  maintained  for  a  part  or  all  of  the  time,  the  stairway  shall  be  enclosed 
by  a  brick  wall  or  by  a  studding  wall  with  metal  lath  and  plaster  on  both 
sides  and  on  the  soffit  of  the  stairs,  which  wall  shall  extend  from  the  bot- 
tom of  the  basement  to  the  underside  of  the  floor. 

There  shall  be  a  metal-clad  door  at  the  bottom  of  the  stairway  and  if 
any  glass  is  used  in  the  door  or  in  the  enclosing  walls  about  the  stairs, 
it  must  be  wired  glass  not  less  than  one-quarter  inch  in  thickness. 

The  furnace  room  or  room  in  which  a  fire  is  maintained  for  any  pur- 
pose, in  the  basement  of  such  building  shall  be  constructed  in  the  same 


176  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

manner  as  required  for  the  construction  of  enclosures  about  stairways 
and  the  underside  of  the  floor  joists  must  be  protected  by  metal  lath  and 
plastering. 

(c)  Any  room  used  for  the  installation  of  a  heating  or  ventilating  plant 
or  for  any  machinery  whatever  in  a  building  containing  a  church,  lecture 
room,  music  hall  or  other  public  hall,  shall  have  brick  walls  surrounding 
the  same  and  extending  from  floor  to  ceiling.  The  ceiling  of  any  such 
room  shall  be  lathed  with  metal  lath  and  plastered  and  all  openings 
through  its  walls  into  any  other  part  of  the  building  shall  be  protected  by 
fireproof  doors  built  as  specified  in  Section  22  (w)  hereof  or  by  metal  sash 
with  wire  glass  in  frames  of  metal  or  covered  with  metal. 

In  said  buildings  the  underside  of  every  stairway  and  gallery,  both 
sides  of  every  vestibule  wall  and  the  ceiling  of  every  vestibule  shall  be 
lathed  with  metal  lath  and  plastered;  also  if  there  is  a  basement  under 
any  audience  room  all  walls,  partitions  and  ceilings  in  such  basement 
shall  be  lathed  with  metal  lath  and  plastered. 

In  said  buildings  all  seats  and  pews  shall  be  arranged  so  that  there 
shall  be  not  less  than  thirty-two  inches  from  the  back  of  one  seat  to  the 
back  of  the  next  seat  parallel  thereto  in  a  horizontal  line.  Where  the 
seating  capacity  of  a  floor  is  not  more  than  five  hundred  persons,  the  ag- 
gregate width  of  the  aisles  thereof  shall  not  be  less  than  ten  feet,  and 
the  aggregate  width  of  such  aisles  shall  be  increased  one  foot  for  each 
increase  of  seating  capacity  of  one  hundred  persons  or  fraction  thereof 
in  excess  of  five  hundred. 

In  said  buildings  no  staircase  leading  to  a  gallery  containing  two  hun- 
dred seats  or  less  shall  be  less  than  four  feet  in  width,  and  same  shall 
be  increased  twelve  inches  in  width  for  each  one  hundred  additional 
seats  or  fraction  thereof  in  excess  of  two  hundred.  There  shall  be  proper 
hand  rails  on  each  side  of  any  stairway  leading  to  gallery  or  basement. 
There  shall  be  no  winders  in  any  stairway,  and  every  landing  shall  be  the 
full  aggregate  width  of  both  flights  leading  to  the  same,  and  the  depth 
of  such  landing  or  landings  shall  equal  the  width  of  one  run  of  stairs. 
The  minimum  head  room  over  any  stairway  at  any  point  shall  be  not 
less  than  eight  feet  six  inches. 

In  said  buildings  the  aggregate  width  of  the  exits  shall  be  at  least 
fifteen  per  cent  greater  than  required  for  the  aisles,  and  each  gallery 
shall  have  an  exit  separate  and  distinct  from  other  exit,  direct  to  the 
vestibule  or  street. 

(d)  All  doors  used  for  the  ingress  or  egress  of  the  public,  in  any 
building  or  part  of  building  used  for  public  assemblies,  shall  be  so  con- 
structed that  they  shall  open  both  inwardly  and  outwardly.  All  buildings 
hereafter  altered  for  the  use  of  public  assemblies  shall  be  made  to  con- 
form to  the  provisions  of  this  section. 

(e)  If  it  is,  at  any  time,  in  any  building,  thought  advisable  by  the 
City  Engineer  acting  in  conjunction  with  the  Fire  Chief  and  the  Build- 
ing Committee  of  the  Board  of  Trustees,  that  any  alterations  or  changes 
shall  be  made  in  order  to  provide  greater  safety  to  persons  or  property, 
or  greater  facility  for  egress  from  a  building,  the  said  City  Engineer  shall 
serve  a  written  or  printed  notice  upon  the  proper  person,  firm  or  corpora- 
tion, stating  what  such  alterations  or  changes  should  be,  and  it  shall  then 
be  the  duty  of  such  person,  firm  or  corporation  to  make  such  changes 
■within  such  time  as  may  be  specified  in  the  notice. 

Boiler  and   Drying    Rooms  and  Smoke   Houses. 

Sec.  26.  (a)  All  walls  surrounding  a  boiler  room  shall  be  of  masonry 
or  terra  cotta  for  its  full  height,  and  the  ceiling  of  the  entire  boiler  room 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  177 

shall  be  plastered  or  metal  lath.  Every  boiler  room  shall  be  provided 
with  a  sump  hole  or  blow-off  chamber,  for  the  purpose  of  blowing  off  the 
steam  from  the  boiler,  independent  of  the  sewer. 

Any  opening  into  a  boiler  room  from  the  interior  of  the  building  shall 
have  a  door  or  shutter  constructed  as  specified  in  Section  22  (w)  of  this 
ordinance,  arranged  to  close  automatically;  and  where  oil  is  burned, 
every  doorway  shall  have  a  masonry  or  terra  cotta  sill  rising  not  less 
than  eight  inches  from  the  floor.  No  wood  shall  be  used  in  the  construc- 
tion of  the  floor  of  any  boiler  room. 

In  frame  buildings  there  shall  be  a  clear  space  above  the  boiler  of 
not  less  than  flve  feet,  and  above  the  breeching  of  not  less  than  two  feet, 
provided  that  a  sheet  of  No.  18  iron  shall  be  suspended  not  less  than 
two  inches  from  the  ceiling,  over  and  one  foot  beyond  breeching. 

Every  boiler  room  shall  be  provided  with  a  stand  pipe  not  less  than 
1%  inches  in  diameter,  with  at  least  twenty-five  feet  of  hose  not  less  than 
one  and  one-half  inches  in  diameter  attached  thereto. 

(b)  The  floor  under  every  drying  room  in  a  laundry  shall  be  of  mason- 
ry or  tile.  No  part  of  such  drying  room  shall  be  nearer  to  any  partition 
constructed  in  whole  or  in  part  of  wood  than  three  feet.  Steam  pipes  in 
such  rooms  shall  not  be  nearer  to  woodwork  than  three  inches,  and  shall 
be  protected  from  contact  with  inflammable  materials  by  wire  netting. 
Hanging  raclcs  in  drying  rooms  shall  be  of  metal. 

(c)  Every  smoke  house  shall  be  constructed  of  fireproof  material 
throughout,  with  all  walls,  fioors  and  roofs  of  masonry,  and  the  walls 
shall  be  built  up  at  least  three  feet  higher  than  the  roof.  An  iron  grate 
shall  be  placed  three  feet  above  the  floor,  and  the  hanging  rails  shall 
be  of  iron. 

Special  Regulations  for  Theaters. 

Sec.  27.  (a)  Every  theater  or  opera  house,  or  other  building  intended 
to  be  used  for  theatrical  or  operatic  purposes,  or  for  public  resort  or  en- 
tertainments of  any  kind,  hereafter  erected,  for  the  accommodation  of 
more  than  three  hundred  persons,  shall  be  built  of  masonry  construction, 
throughout. 

No  building,  which  at  the  time  of  the  passage  of  this  ordiance,  is  not 
in  actual  use  for  theatrical  or  operatic  purposes,  and  no  building  here- 
after erected  not  in  conformity  with  the  requirements  of  this  Section, 
shall  be  used  for  theatrical  or  operatic  purposes,  or  for  public  entertain- 
ments of  any  kind,  until  the  same  shall  have  been  made  to  conform  to 
the  requirements  of  this  Section. 

No  building  hereinbefore  described  shall  be  opened  to  the  public  for 
theatrical  or  operatic  purposes,  or  for  public  entertainments  of  any  kind, 
until  the  City  Engineer  shall  have  approved  the  same  in  writing  as  con- 
forming to  the  requirements  of  this  Section,  nor  until  the  Chief  of  the 
Fire  Department  shall  have  certified  in  writing  that  all  the  appliances 
for  extinguishing  of  fire  or  guarding  against  the  same  conform  to  this 
ordinance  and  to  the  special  requirements  of  this  Section  and  are  in  a 
complete  and  satisfactory  working  condition. 

(b)  Every  such  building  shall  have  at  least  one  front  on  the  street, 
and  in  such  front  there  shall  be  suitable  means  of  entrance  and  exit  for 
the  audience. 

In  addition  to  the  aforesaid  entrances  and  exits  on  the  street,  there 
shall  be  reserved  for  service  in  case  of  an  emergency,  an  open  court  or 
space  on  the  side  not  bordering  on  the  street,  where  said  building  is  lo- 
cated on  a  corner  lot;  and  on  both  sides  of  said  building,  where  there 
is  but  one  frontage  on  the  street    The  width  of  such  open  court  or  courts 

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178  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

shall  be  not  less  than  seven  feet  where  the  seating  capacity  does  not 
exceed  one  thousand  people,  exceeding  one  thousand  and  not  more  than 
eighteen  hundred  people,  eight  feet  in  width,  and  exceeding  eighteen 
hundred  people,  ten  feet  in  width.  Said  open  court  or  courts  shall  begin 
on  a  line  with  or  near  the  proscenium  wall  and  shall  extend  the  length 
of  the  auditorium  proper,  to  or  near  the  wall  separating  the  same  from 
the  entrance  lobby  or  vestibule. 

A  separate  and  distinct  corridor  shall  continue  to  the  street,  from  each 
open  court,  through  such  superstructure  as  may  be  built  on  the  street 
side  of  the  auditorium,  with  continuous  walls  of  brick  or  fireproof  ma- 
terial on  each  side  of  the  entire  length  of  said  corridor  or  corridors,  and 
the  ceiling  and  floors  shall  be  fireproof.  Said  corridor  or  corridors  shall 
not  be  reduced  in  width  to  more  than  three  feet  less  than  the  width  of 
the  open  court  or  courts,  and  there  shall  be  no  projection  in  the  same; 
the  outer  openings  to  be  provided  with  doors  or  gates  opening  toward 
the  street.  During  the  performance  the  doors  or  gates  in  the  corridors 
shall  be  kept  open  by  proper  fastenings;  at  other  times  they  may  be 
closed  and  fastened  by  movable  bolts  and  latches. 

The  said  open  courts  and  corridors  shall  not  be  used  for  storage  pur- 
poses, or  for  any  purpose  whatsoever  except  for  exit  and  entrance  from 
and  to  the  auditorium  and  stage,  and  must  be  kept  clear  and  free  during 
performances. 

The  level  of  said  corridors  shall  be  graded  to  the  sidewalk  and  made 
flush  therewith  at  all  points  at  the  street  entrances. 

(c)  The  entrance  of  the  main  front  of  the  building  shall  not  be  on  a 
higher  level  from  the  sidewalk  than  four  steps,  but  this  shall  not  preclude 
the  use  of  an  additional  number  of  steps  at  the  street  entrance  to  the 
sides  or  rear  of  the  building,  as  may  be  necessary  to  overcome  the  dif- 
ference in  grades  of  sidewalk. 

To  overcome  any  difference  of  level  in  and  between  courts,  corridors, 
lobbies,  passages  and  aisles  on  the  ground  floor,  gradients  shall  be  em- 
ployed of  not  over  one  foot  in  twelve  feet  with  no  perpendicular  rises. 

From  the  auditorium  opening  into  the  said  open  courts,  or  on  the  side 
street,  there  shall  be  not  less  than  two  exits  on  each  side  in  each  tier 
from  and  including  the  parquet  and  each  and  every  gallery.  Each  exit 
shall  be  at  least  five  feet  in  width  in  the  clear  and  provided  with  fire- 
doors  constructed  as  hereinbefore  in  this  ordinance  described  for  fire- 
proof doors.  All  of  said  doors  shall  open  outwardly,  and  shall  be  fastened 
with  movable  bolts,  the  bolts  to  be  kept  drawn  during  performances. 

There  shall  be  balconies  not  less  than  four  feet  in  width  in  the  said 
open  court  or  courts  at  each  level  or  tier  above  the  parquet,  on  each  side 
of  the  auditorium,  of  sufficient  length  to  embrace  the  two  exits,  and  from 
said  balconies  there  shall  be  staircases  extending  to  the  ground  level, 
with  a  rise  of  not  over  eight  and  one-half  inches  to  a  step,  and  not  less 
than  nine  inches  tread  exclusive  of  the  nosing.  The  staircase  from  the 
upper  balcony  to  the  next  below  shall  be  not  less  than  thirty  inches  in 
width  in  the  clear,  and  from  the  first  balcony  to  the  ground  three  feet 
in  width  in  the  clear,  where  the  seating  capacity  of  the  auditorium  is  for 
one  thousand  people  or  less,  three  feet  and  six  inches  in  the  clear  where 
exceeding  one  thousand  and  not  more  than  eighteen  hundred  people,  four 
feet  in  the  clear  where  exceeding  eighteen  hundred  people,  and  not  more 
than  twenty-five  hundred  people,  and  four  feet  six  inches  in  the  clear 
where  the  seating  capacity  is  more  than  twenty-five  hundred  people.  All 
the  before  mentioned  balconies  and  staircases  shall  be  constructed  of 
wrought  iron  or  steel  throughout,  except  that  the  treads  may  be  of  cast 
iron,  and  be  of  ample  strength  to  sustain  the  load  to  be  carried  by  them. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  179 

and  they  shall  be  covered  with  a  metal  hood  of  awning,  to  be  constructed 
in  such  manner  as  shall  be  approved  by  the  City  Engineer. 

Where  one  side  of  the  building  borders  on  a  street,  there  shall  be 
balconies  and  staircases  of  like  capacity  and  kind,  as  before  mentioned, 
carried  to  the  ground. 

(d)  When  located  on  a  comer  lot  that  portion  of  the  premises  bor- 
dering on  the  side  street  and  not  required  for  the  use  of  the  theater  may, 
if  such  portion  be  of  fireproof  construction,  and  not  more  than  twenty-five 
feet  average  width,  be  used  for  ofllces,  stores  or  apartments,  provided  the 
walls  separating  this  portion  from  the  theater  proper  are  carried  up 
solidly  to  and  through  the  roof,  and  that  an  exit  is  provided  for  the  the- 
ater, on  each  tier,  equal  to  the  combined  width  of  exits  opening  on  oppo- 
site sides  in  each  tier,  communicating  with  balconies  and  staircases  lead- 
ing to  the  street  in  the  manner  provided  elsewhere  in  this  Section. 

Nothing  herein  contained  shall  prevent  a  roof  garden,  art  gallery,  or 
rooms  for  similar  purposes  being  placed  above  a  theater  or  public  build- 
ing, provided  the  floor  of  the  same  forming  the  roof  over  such  theater 
or  building  shall  be  constructed  of  iron  or  steel  and  fireproof  materials, 
and  that  said  floor  shall  have  no  covering  boards  or  sleepers  of  wood, 
but  of  tile  or  cement.  Every  roof  over  said  garden  or  rooms  shall  have 
all  supports  and  rafters  of  iron  or  steel,  and  be  covered  with  glass  or  fire- 
proof materials,  or  both,  but  no  such  roof  garden,  art  gallery  or  room  for 
any  public  purpose  shall  be  placed  over  or  above  that  portion  of  any  the- 
ater or  other  building  which  is  used  as  a  stage. 

(e)  No  workshop,  storage  or  general  property  room  shall  be  allowed 
above  the  auditorium  or  stage,  or  under  the  same,  or  In  any  of  the  fly 
galleries,  unless  all  of  such  rooms  or  shops  are  located  in  the  rear  of  or 
at  the  side  of  the  stage,  and  in  such  cases  they  shall  be  separated  from 
the  stage  by  a  brick  wall  not  less  than  twelve  inches  In  thickness,  and 
the  openings  leading  into  said  portion  shall  have  self-closing  standard 
fire-doors. 

(f)  No  portion  of  any  building  hereafter  erected  or  altered,  used  or 
intended  to  be  used  for  theatrical  or  other  purposes  as  In  this  Section 
specified,  shall  be  occupied  or  used  as  a  hotel,  boarding  or  lodging  house, 
factory,  workshop  or  manufactory,  or  for  storage  purposes,  except  as 
may  be  hereafter  specially  provided  for.  Said  restriction  relates  not  only 
to  that  portion  of  the  building  which  contains  the  auditorium  and  the 
stage,  but  applies  also  to  the  entire  structure  in  conjunction  therewith. 

No  store  or  room  contained  in  the  building,  or  the  oflSces,  stores  or 
apartments  adjoining,  as  aforesaid,  shall  be  let  or  used  for  carrying  on 
any  business  dealing  in  any  article  or  material  dangerous  to  life,  except 
under  such  conditions  as  may  be  prescribed  by  the  Fire  Department,  un- 
der authority  of  a  written  permit  issued  by  the  Chief  of  said  Department, 
or  for  manufacturing  purposes. 

No  lodging  accommodations  shall  be  allowed  In  any  part  of  the  build- 
ing communicating  with  the  auditorium. 

(g)  Interior  walls  built  of  fireproof  materials  shall  separate  the  au- 
ditorium from  the  entrance  vestibule,  and  from  any  room  or  rooms  over 
the  same,  also  from  any  lobbies,  corridors,  refreshment  or  other  rooms; 
and  in  all  such  walls  the  windows  and  door  frames  and  all  sash  and  doors 
shall  be  fireproof;  the  window  frames  and  sash  shall  be  of  metal  ol 
standard  construction,  and  the  sash  made  stationary  and  glazed  with 
wired  glass  not  less  than  one  quarter  inch  in  thickness,  and  each  pane  or 
unit  measuring  not  more  than  twenty-four  by  thirty  inches;  the  doors 
shall  be  made  to  close  automatically  and  be  of  standard  pattern  and  make 

in  every  respect 


180  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

(h)  All  staircases  for  the  use  of  the  audience  shall  be  inclosed  with 
■walls  of  brick,  or  of  fireproof  materials  approved  by  the  City  Engineer, 
in  the  stories  through  which  they  pass,  and  the  openings  to  said  stair- 
cases from  each  tier  shall  be  the  full  width  of  staircase.  No  door  shall 
open  immediately  upon  a  flight  of  stairs,  but  a  landing  at  least  the  width 
of  the  door  shall  be  provided  between  such  stairs  and  such  floor. 

(i)  A  fire  wall,  built  of  brick,  not  less  than  twelve  inches  in  any  por- 
tion of  same  shall  separate  the  auditorium  from  the  stage,  and  the  same 
shall  extend  at  least  four  feet  above  the  stage  roof,  or  the  auditorium 
roof,  if  the  latter  be  the  higher,  and  shall  be  coped. 

Above  the  proscenium  opening  there  shall  be  an  iron  girder  of  suf- 
ficient strength  to  safely  support  the  load  above  and  the  same  shall  be 
covered  with  fireproof  material  not  less  than  four  inches  in  thickness. 

Should  there  be  constructed  an  orchestra  over  the  stage,  above  the 
proscenium  opening,  the  said  orchestra  shall  be  placed  on  the  auditorium 
side  of  the  proscenium  fire  wall,  and  shall  be  entered  only  from  the  au- 
ditorium side  of  the  said  wall. 

The  molded  frame  around  the  proscenium  opening  shall  be  formed 
entirely  of  fireproof  materials;  if  metal  is  used,  the  metal  shall  be  filled 
in  solid  with  non-combustible  material  and  securely  anchored  to  the  wall 
with  iron. 

(j)  The  proscenium  opening  shall  be  provided  with  a  fireproof  metal 
curtain,  or  a  curtain  of  asbestos,  or  other  fireproof  material  approved  by 
the  City  Engineer,  overlapping  the  brick  proscenium  wall  at  each  side  not 
less  than  twelve  inches,  and  sliding  vertically  at  each  side  within  iron 
grooves  or  channels  to  a  depth  of  not  less  than  twelve  inches,  said 
grooves  or  channels  to  be  securely  bolted  to  the  brick  wall  and  extend 
to  a  height  of  not  less  than  three  feet  above  the  top  of  the  curtain  when 
raised  to  its  full  limit.  Said  fireproof  curtain  shall  be  raised  at  the  com- 
mencement of  each  performance,  lowered  between  each  act,  and  lowered 
at  the  close  of  said  performance,  and  be  operated  by  approved  machinery 
for  that  purpose.  If  the  proscenium  curtain  be  of  asbestos,  that  material 
shall  be  re-inforced  with  wire  or  wire  spun  in  the  asbestos,  and  at  the 
bottom  of  the  curtain  shall  be  placed  a  rigid  metallic  rod  or  bar  of  proper 
weight,  securely  fastened  to  the  curtain  and  covered  over  with  like  ma- 
terial as  the  curtain  itself,  to  carry  down  the  curtain  by  the  weight  of 
the  said  rod  or  bar  when  released.  The  excess  weight  of  the  curtain  is 
to  be  overcome  by  a  check-rope  of  cotton  or  hemp,  extending  to  the  floor 
on  both  sides  of  the  stage,  so  that  the  cutting  or  burning  of  which  will 
release  the  curtain  and  the  same  will  then  descend  at  Its  normal  rate 
of  speed.  The  proscenium  curtain  shall  be  placed,  at  the  nearest  point,  at 
least  three  feet  distant  from  the  foot-lights. 

The  provisions  of  this  paragraph  shall  apply  to  existing  theaters, 
where  a  stage  is  used  in  connection  therewith. 

(k)  No  doorway  or  opening  through  the  proscenium  wall,  from  the  au- 
ditorium, shall  be  allowed  above  the  level  of  the  first  floor,  and  such  first 
floor  openings  shall  have  self-closing  standard  fire-doors  at  each  side  of 
the  wall,  and  the  openings,  if  any,  below  the  stage  shall  each  have  a  self- 
closing  standard  fire-door,  and  all  of  the  said  doors  shall  be  hung  so  as 
to  be  opened  from  either  side  of  the  wall  at  all  times.  There  shall  be 
provided  over  the  stage  metal  skylights,  of  an  area  or  combined  area  of 
at  least  one-twelfth  of  the  area  of  said  stage,  fitted  with  rolling  sash  and 
glazed  with  glass  not  exceeding  one-eighth  of  an  inch  thick,  and  each 
pane  thereof  measuring  not  less  than  three  hundred  square  inches. 

The  rolling  sash  shall  be  fitted  with  brass  wheels  not  less  than  two 
and  one-half  inches  in  diameter,  and  latter  shall  roll  on  brass  tracks 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  181 

extending  the  entire  length  of  the  sash.  The  portion  of  the  tracks  ex- 
tending from  the  edge  of  the  curb  of  the  skylight  to  the  end  of  the  in- 
cline may  be  made  of  iron. 

These  skylights  shall  be  set  on  curbs,  so  that  the  lowest  portion  of 
the  tracks  upon  which  they  slide  shall  be  not  less  than  twelve  inches 
above  the  roof. 

The  whole  of  which  sklight  shall  be  so  constructed  as  to  open  instantly 
on  the  cutting  or  burning  of  a  hempen  cord,  which  shall  be  arranged 
to  hold  said  skylights  closed,  or  some  other  equally  simple  approved  auto- 
matic device  for  opening  them  may  be  provided.  Immediately  under- 
neath the  glass  of  said  skylights  there  shall  be  wire  netting,  but  wire 
glass  shall  not  be  used  in  lieu  of  this  requirement 

(1)  The  roof  over  the  stage  shall  be  provided  with  a  shaft  of  galvan- 
ized iron  extending  from  the  ceiling  line  up  through  and  at  least  four 
feet  above  the  roof  and  have  a  raised  cover  at  the  top  for  the  escape  of 
smoke.  The  least  inside  diameter,  or  the  least  horizontal  measurement 
if  the  shaft  be  of  other  shape  than  circular,  shall  be  forty-eight  inches. 
At  the  bottom  of  this  shaft,  on  a  plane  with  the  ceiling,  shall  be  a  gal- 
vanized sheet  iron  door  in  two  parts,  each  part  separately  hinged  and 
kept  closed  by  fusible  links,  so  that  in  case  of  fire  the  doors  will  instantly 
open  downwards  by  their  own  weight. 

(m)  All  that  portion  of  the  stage  not  comprised  in  the  working  scen- 
ery, traps  and  other  mechanical  apparatus,  for  the  presentation  of  a 
scene,  usually  equal  to  the  width  of  the  proscenium  opening,  shall  be 
built  of  iron  or  steel  beams  filled  in  between  with  fireproof  material,  and 
all  girders  for  the  support  of  said  beams  shall  be  of  wrought  iron  or  rolled 
steel. 

The  fly-galleries  and  the  tie-galleries  entire,  Including  pin-rails,  shall 
be  constructed  of  iron  or  steel,  and  the  floors  of  said  galleries  shall  be 
composed  of  iron  or  steel  beams,  filled  in  with  fireproof  materials,  and 
no  wood  boards  or  sleepers  shall  be  used  as  covering  over  beams,  but 
the  said  floors  shall  be  entirely  fireproof. 

The  gridiron  or  rigging  loft  shall  have  a  lattice  iron  floor,  and  be 
readily  accessible  by  iron  stairways. 

All  stage  scenery,  curtains  and  decorations  made  of  combustible  ma- 
terials, and  all  woodwork  on  or  about  the  stage,  shall  be  painted  or  sat- 
urated with  some  non-combustible  material,  or  otherwise  rendered  safe 
against  fire,  and  the  finishing  coats  of  paint  applied  to  all  woodwork 
throughout  the  entire  building  shall  be  of  such  kind  as  will  resist  fire 
to  the  satisfaction  of  the  City  Engineer. 

(n)  The  roof  over  the  auditorium  and  the  entire  main  floor  of  the 
auditorium  and  vestibule,  also  the  entire  superstructure  over  the  en- 
trance, lobby  and  corridors,  and  all  galleries  and  supports  for  the  same 
in  the  auditorium,  shall  be  constructed  of  iron  or  steel  and  fireproof  ma- 
terials, not  excluding  the  use  of  wood  floor  boards  and  necessary  sleepers 
to  fasten  the  same  to,  but  such  sleepers  shal  not  mean  timbers  of  sup- 
port, and  the  space  between  the  sleepers,  excepting  the  portion  under 
the  stepping  in  the  galleries,  which  shall  be  properly  fire-stopped,  which 
shall  be  solidly  filled  with  incombustible  material  up  to  the  under  side 
of  the  floor  boards. 

The  fronts  of  each  gallery  shall  be  entirely  formed  of  fireproof  ma- 
terials, except  the  capping,  which  may  be  made  of  wood. 

The  ceiling  under  each  gallery  shall  be  entirely  formed  of  fireproof 
materials. 

The  ceiling  of  the  auditorium  shall  be  formed  of  fireproof  materials. 


182  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

All  lathing,  whenever  used,  shall  be  of  wire  or  other  metal  on  metal 
Studding. 

The  partitions  in  that  portion  of  the  building  which  contains  the  au- 
ditorium, the  entrance  and  vestibule  and  every  room  and  passage  devoted 
to  the  use  of  the  audience,  shall  be  constructed  of  fireproof  materials, 
including  the  furring  of  outside  or  other  walls. 

None  of  the  walls  or  ceilings  shall  be  covered  with  wood,  sheathing, 
wood  wainscoting,  canvass,  or  any  combustible  material. 

But  this  shall  not  preclude  the  construction  of  a  wood  sounding  board 
over  orchestra  pit  when  the  same  extends  back  of  and  below  the  over- 
hang of  the  stage;  provided  the  said  wood  sheathing  be  properly  fire- 
stopped  by  a  twelve-inch  brick  wall  back  of  same,  and  also  have  a  proper 
fireproof  construction  directly  under  the  overhang  of  the  stage  extending 
from  the  brick  wall  to  the  apron  of  the  stage. 

(o)  Actor's  dressing  rooms  shall  not  be  placed  on  the  stage,  under 
the  stage,  over  the  stage,  on  the  fly-galleries,  nor  under  the  auditorium, 
but  shall  be  placed  in  a  separate  section  provided  for  that  purpose. 

The  wall  separating  said  section  containing  the  actor's  dressing  rooms 
from  the  stage  shall  be  not  less  than  twelve  inches  in  thickness,  and  the 
openings  therefrom  to  stage  shall  be  protected  with  standard  self-closing 
fire-doors.  The  partitions  dividing  the  dressing-rooms  together  with  the 
partitions  of  every  passageway  from  the  same  to  the  stage,  and  all  other 
partitions  on  or  about  the  sides  of  the  stage,  or  fireproof  portion  thereof, 
shall  be  constructed  of  fireproof  material  not  less  than  .four  inches  in 
thickness  approved  by  the  City  Engineer.  All  doors  in  any  of  said  parti- 
tions shall  be  standard  fire  doors. 

All  dressing-rooms  shall  have  an  independent  exit  leading  directly 
into  a  court  or  street,  and  shall  be  ventilated  by  windows  in  the  external 
wall. 

All  shelving  and  cupboards  in  each  and  every  dressing-room,  property 
room  or  other  storage  rooms,  shall  be  constructed  of  metal,  slate,  or  some 
fireproof  material. 

All  windows  where  accessible,  except  as  in  this  section  otherwise 
specified,  shall  be  arranged  to  open. 

None  of  the  windows  in  outside  walls  shall  have  fixed  sashes,  fixed 
iron  grills  or  bars;  these  may  be  arranged  to  hinge  and  lock,  but  must 
be  left  unlocked  during  performances. 

(p)  AH  seats  in  the  auditorium  excepting  those  contained  in  boxes, 
shall  be  not  less  than  thirty-two  inches  from  back  to  back,  measured  in 
a  horizontal  direction,  and  firmly  secured  to  the  floor.  No  seat  in  the 
auditorium  shall  have  more  than  six  seats  intervening  between  it  and 
ah  aisle,  on  either  side. 

No  stool  or  seat  shall  be  p.'aced  in  any  aisle. 

All  platforms  in  galleries  formed  to  receive  the  seats  shall  be  not 
more  than  twenty-four  inches  in  height  of  riser,  nor  less  than  thirty-two 
inches  in  width  of  platform. 

All  aisles  on  the  respective  floors  in  the  auditorium,  having  seats  on 
both  sides  of  same,  shall  be  not  less  than  three  feet  wide  where  they 
begin,  and  shall  be  increased  in  width  toward  the  exits  in  the  ratio  of 
one  and  one-half  inches  to  five  running  feet.  Aisles  having  seats  on  one 
side  only,  shall  be  not  less  than  two  feet  six  inches  wide  at  their  begin- 
ning, and  increased  in  width  the  same  as  aisles  having  seats  on  both  sides. 

(q)  The  aggregate  capacity  of  the  foyers,  lobbies,  corridors,  passages 
and  rooms  for  the  use  of  the  audience,  not  including  aisle  space  between 
seats,  shall  on  each  floor  or  gallery,  be  suflicient  to  contain  the  entire 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  183 

number  to  be  accommodated  on  said  floor  or  gallery,  in  the  ratio  of  one 
hundred  and  fifty  superficial  feet  of  floor  space  for  every  one  hundred 
persons. 

Gradients  or  inclined  planes  shall  be  employed  instead  of  steps  where 
possible  to  overcome  slight  difference  of  level  in  or  between  aisles,  cor- 
ridors and  passages. 

(r)  Every  theater  accommodating  three  hundred  persons  shall  have 
at  least  two  exits;  when  accommodating  five  hundred  persons,  at  least 
three  exits  shall  be  provided;  these  exits  not  referring  to  or  including  the 
exits  to  the  open  court  at  the  side  of  the  theater. 

Doorways  of  exit  or  entrance  for  the  use  of  the  public  shall  be  not 
less  than  five  feet  in  width,  not  including  the  fire  exit  doorways,  and  for 
every  additional  one  hundred  persons  or  fraction  thereof  in  excess  of 
five  hundred,  to  be  accommodated,  an  aggregate  of  twenty  inches  addi- 
tional exit  width  must  be  provided. 

(s)  All  doors  for  exit  or  entrance  shall  open  outwardly  and  be  hung 
to  swing  In  such  manner  as  not  to  become  an  obstruction  in  a  passage 
or  corridors,  and  no  such  doors  shall  be  closed  and  locked  when  the  build- 
ing Is  open  to  the  public. 

Distinct  and  separate  places  of  exit  and  entrance  shall  be  provided 
for  each  gallery  above  the  first  gallery. 

A  common  place  of  exit  and  entrance  may  serve  for  the  main  floor 
of  the  auditorium  and  the  first  gallery,  provided  its  capacity  be  equal  to 
the  aggregate  capacity  of  the  outlets  from  the  main  floor  and  the  said 
gallery. 

No  passage  leading  to  any  stairway  communicating  with  any  entrance 
or  exit,  not  Including  fire  exits,  shall  be  less  than  four  feet  in  width  In 
any  part  thereof. 

(t)  All  stairs  within  the  building  shall  be  constructed  of  fireproof  ma- 
terial throughout,  as  Is  elsewhere  In  this  ordinance  required. 

Stairs  from  balconies  and  galleries  shall  not  communicate  with  the 
basement  or  cellar. 

All  stairs  shall  have  treads  of  uniform  width  and  risers  of  uniform 
height  throughout  In  each  flight. 

No  stairways  from  galleries  shall  be  less  than  four  feet  in  width. 
Where  accommodation  Is  provided  In  a  gallery  for  more  than  one  hundred 
people  there  shall  be  at  least  two  stairs  extending  to  the  ground  arranged 
on  opposite  sides  of  the  gallery,  and  for  every  additional  fifty  people  or 
fraction  thereof  in  excess  of  the  first  one  hundred  to  be  accommodated 
six  Inches  shall  be  added  to  the  width  proportionately  divided  between 
the  two  flights. 

The  width  of  all  stairs  shall  be  measured  in  the  clear  between  hand- 
rails. 

In  no  case  shall  the  risers  of  any  stairs  exceed  seven  and  a  half  inches 
in  height,  nor  shall  the  treads  exclusive  of  nosings,  be  less  than  ten  and 
one-half  inches  wide  In  straight  stairs. 

No  circular  or  winding  stairs  for  the  use  of  the  public  shall  be  per- 
mitted. 

Where  the  seating  capacity  Is  for  more  than  one  thousand  people,  there 
shall  be  at  least  two  independent  staircases  with  direct  exterior  outlets 
provided  for  each  gallery  In  the  auditorium;  where  there  are  not  more 
than  two  galleries,  the  stairs  shall  be  located  on  opposite  sides  of  said 
galleries.  Where  there  are  more  than  two  galleries  one  or  more  addi- 
tional staircases  shall  be  provided,  the  outlets  from  which  shall  com- 


184  ORDINANCE  NO.  6a7. 

municate  directly  with  the  principal  exit  or  other  exterior  outlets.  All 
said  staircases  shall  be  of  width  proportioned  to  the  gallery  accommoda- 
tions as  elsewhere  herein  prescribed.  Where  the  seating  capacity  is  for 
one  thousand  people,  or  less,  two  direct  lines  of  staircases  only  shall  be 
required,  located  on  opposite  sides  of  the  galleries,  and  in  both  acses  shall 
extend  from  the  sidewalk  level  to  the  upper  gallery,  with  outlts  from  each 
gallery  to  each  of  said  staircases. 

At  least  two  independent  direct  exterior  outlets  shall  be  provided  for 
the  service  of  the  stage  and  shall  be  located  on  the  opposite  sides  of  the 
same. 

All  inside  stairways  leading  to  the  upper  galleries  to  the  auditorium 
shall  be  inclosed  on  both  sides  with  walls  of  fireproof  materials.  Stairs 
leading  to  the  first  or  lower  gallery  may  be  left  open  on  one  side,  in  which 
case  they  shall  be  constructed  as  herein  provided  for  similar  stairs  leading 
from  the  entrance  hall  to  the  main  floor  of  the  auditorium.  But  in  no 
case  shall  stairs  leading  to  any  gallery  be  left  open  on  both  sides. 

When  straight  stairs  return  directly  on  themselves,  a  landing  of  the 
full  width  of  both  flights,  without  any  steps,  shall  be  provided.  The  outer 
line  of  landings  shall  be  curved  to  a  radius  of  not  less  than  two  feet,  to 
avoid  square  angles.  Stairs  turning  at  an  angle  shall  have  a  proper  land- 
ing without  winders  introduced  at  said  turn.  In  stairs,  when  two  side 
flights  connect  with  one  main  flight,  no  winders  shall  be  introduced,  and 
the  width  of  the  main  flight  shall  be  at  least  equal  to  the  aggregate 
width  of  the  side  flights.  All  stairs  shall  have  proper  landings  intro- 
duced at  convenient  distances. 

All  inclosed  stair-cases  shall  have,  on  both  sides,  strong  hand-rails 
firmly  secured  to  the  wall  about  three  inches  distant  therefrom  and  about 
three  feet  above  the  stairs,  but  said  hand-rails  shall  not  run  on  level  plat- 
forms and  landings  where  the  same  are  of  greater  length  than  the  width 
of  the  stairs. 

All  staircases  eight  feet  and  over  in  width  shall  be  provided  with  a 
center  hand-rail  of  metal,  not  less  than  two  inches  in  diameter,  placed 
at  a  height  of  about  three  feet  above  the  center  of  the  treads,  and  sup- 
ported on  wrought  metal  or  brass  standards  of  sufficient  strength,  placed 
not  nearer  than  four  feet  nor  more  than  six  feet  apart,  and  securely 
bolted  to  the  treads  or  risers  of  stairs,  or  both,  and  at  the  head  of  each 
flight  of  stairs,  on  each  landing,  the  post  or  standard  shall  be  at  least  six 
feet  in  height,  to  which  the  rail  shall  be  secured. 

(u)  Every  steam  boiler  which  may  be  required  for  heating  or  other 
purposes  shall  be  located  outside  of  the  building,  either  under  the  side- 
walk or  in  an  extension,  but  in  no  case  under  or  within  any  portion  of 
the  building  used  for  theatrical  purposes,  and  the  space  allotted  to  the 
same  shall  be  inclosed  by  walls  of  masonry  on  all  sides,  and  the  ceiling 
of  such  space  shall  be  constructed  of  flreproof  materials.  All  doorways 
in  said  walls  connecting  with  the  building  shall  have  standard  automatic 
sliding  fire  doors. 

No  floor  register  for  heating,  ventilating  or  other  purposes  shall  be 
permitted. 

No  coil  or  radiator  shall  be  placed  in  any  aisle  or  passageway  used 
as  an  exit,  and  thereby  reduce  the  same  to  less  than  the  width  required 
by  this  section;  but  all  said  coils  and  radiators  shall  be  placed  in  re- 
cesses formed  in  the  wall  or  partition  to  receive  the  same. 

All  supply,  return  or  exhaust  pipes  shall  be  properly  incased  where 
passing  through  floors  or  near  woodwork. 

(v)  Stand  pipes  of  not  less  than  four  inches  in  diameter  shall  be  pro- 
vided with  hose  connections  as  follows:    One  on  each  side  of  the  audi- 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  185 

torlum  In  each  tier,  one  on  each  side  of  the  stage  In  each  tier,  one  within 
ten  feet  of  the  door  of  the  property  room,  one  within  ten  feet  of  the  door 
of  the  carpenter's  shop  and  scenery  storage  room. 

All  of  such  stand  pipes  and  hose  connections  shall  be  kept  clear  of  ob" 
Btructlons. 

Said  stand  pipes  shall  receive  their  supply  of  water  from  at  least  one 
of  the  following  sources: 

(1)  From  a  gravity  tank  located  over  stage  roof  of  not  less  than  five 
thousand  gallons  capacity. 

(2)  Approved  steel  pressure  tank  of  not  less  than  five  thousand  gal- 
Ions  total  capacity,  located  on  stage  roof  or  not  lower  than  gridiron  floor. 

(3)  Automatic  fire  pump  of  not  less  than  five  hundred  gallons  cap- 
acity per  minute. 

(4)  From  city  mains  where  pressure  is  not  less  than  twenty-five 
pounds  per  square  Inch  at  level  of  highest  hose  outlet 

Pipes  shall  be  fitted  with  approved  straightway  composition  gate  valves 
at  hose  outlets,  and  the  thread  of  all  connections  shall  be  uniform  with 
that  In  use  by  the  local  Fire  Department. 

One  spanner  to  be  located  at  each  hose  connection. 

Pipes  shall  be  kept  constantly  filled  with  water  under  pressure  and 
be  ready  for  Immediate  use  at  all  times. 

In  addition  to  the  requirements  contained  in  this  section,  the  stand 
pipes  shall  have  a  Siamese  steamer  connection  and  conform  to  all  other 
requirements  contained  in  Section  24  of  this  ordinance  covering  stand 
pipe  installation. 

A  sufficient  quantity  of  approved  linen,  cotton  rubber  lined,  or  rubber 
hose  not  less  than  two  and  one-half  inches  in  diameter,  in  fifty-foot 
lengths,  but  not  less  than  fifty  feet  in  total  length,  shall  be  kept  attached 
to  each  hose  connection.  Hose  shall  be  fitted  with  washers  and  equipped 
with  couplings  and  nozzles,  the  thread  of  which  shall  be  uniform  with  that 
in  use  by  the  local  Fire  Department 

The  stand  pipe  equipment  above  described  to  be  installed  independent- 
ly of  and  without  connection  to  the  automatic  sprinkler  system  required 
under  this  section. 

(w)  A  system  of  automatic  sprinklers  approved  by  the  City  Engineer 
shall  be  Installed  throughout  the  entire  stage  section  of  the  theater  lo- 
cated in  the  rear  of  the  proscenium  walls;  this  is  to  Include  under  roof, 
under  gridiron,  under  galleries,  under  the  stage.  In  all  dressing  rooms, 
in  all  workshops,  property  and  all  other  rooms  and  passageways. 

There  shall  be  an  Independent  water  supply  to  the  sprinklers  which 
may  consist  of  any  one  of  the  following: 

(1)  Gravity  tank  of  not  less  than  ten  thousand  gallons  capacity,  and 
elevated  not  less  than  twenty-five  feet  above  the  highest  sprinkler. 

(2)  Approved  steel  pressure  tank  of  not  less  than  seven  thousand  five 
hundred  gallons  capacity,  located  not  lower  than  the  highest  line  of 
sprinklers. 

(3)  Direct  supply  from  the  city  water  mains  where  the  pressure  is  suffi- 
cient to  maintain  not  less  than  twenty-five  pounds  at  highest  line  of 
sprinklers  when  same  are  In  operation. 

In  addition  to  one  or  more  of  the  above-required  supplies,  there  shall 
be  a  Siamese  steamer  connection  placed  on  the  outside  of  the  building 
at  each  street  front  with  suitable  Iron  plate  with  raised  letters  securely 
attached  to  the  wall  near  steamer  connection,  reading  "Stage  Sprinklers.'" 


186  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

The  location  and  spacing  of  sprinkler  heads  and  the  schedule  of  pipe 
sizes  shall  conform  to  the  standard  recommended  by  the  National  Board 
of  Fire  Underwriters,  which  is  hereby  made  a  part  of  the  requirements  of 
this  ordinance. 

(x)  There  shall  be  kept  in  readiness  for  immediate  use  one  forty- 
gallon  cask  filled  with  water  and  six  fire  pails  on  each  side  of  the  stage, 
under  the  stage,  on  each  fly-gallery,  and  a  supply  of  fire  pails  in  property 
and  other  storerooms  and  in  each  workshop;  said  casks  and  brackets  shall 
be  painted  red  and  lettered  "For  Fire  Purposes  Only." 

There  shall  also  be  provided  six  three  gallon  approved  chemical  fire 
extinguishers,  at  least  four  axes,  two  twenty  foot  hooks,  two  fifteen  foot 
hooks  and  two  ten  foot  hooks,  and  such  other  appliances  as  may  be  re- 
quired by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  and  to  be  placed  under  his 
direction.  The  requirements  of  this  paragraph  shall  apply  to  existing 
theaters  as  well  as  theaters  hereafter  to  be  constructed. 

(y)  Every  portion  of  the  buildings  devoted  to  the  uses  or  accommoda- 
tion of  the  public,  also  all  outlets  leading  to  the  streets,  and  including 
the  open  courts  and  corridors,  shall  be  well  and  properly  lighted  during 
every  performance  and  the  same  shall  remain  lighted  until  the  entire 
audience  has  left  the  premises. 

There  shall  be  one  light  within  a  red  globe  or  lantern,  placed  over 
each  exit  opening,  on  the  auditorium  side  of  the  wall. 

Gas  mains  and  electric  light  wires  supplying  the  building  shall  have 
three  independent  connections  as  follows:  One  for  the  stage,  one  for  the 
auditorium,  excepting  the  exit  lights  therein,  and  the  third  for  the  halls, 
corridors,  lobbies,  exit  lights,  including  the  exit  lights  in  the  auditorium, 
and  such  other  portions  of  the  building  used  by  the  audience  outside  of 
the  auditorium  proper. 

All  gas  and  electric  lights  in  the  halls,  corridors,  lobbies  and  other 
portions  of  the  building  used  by  the  audience,  with  the  exception  of  the 
auditorium  proper,  but  including  the  exit  lights  therein,  shall  be  control- 
led by  two  separate  switches  or  valves,  one  to  be  located  in  the  lobby 
and  the  other  to  be  so  located  as  to  be  operated  from  the  outside  of  the 
building. 

Provision  shall  be  made  for  shutting  off  all  gas  at  a  point  outside  of 
the  building. 

When  interior  gaslights  are  not  lighted  by  electricity  other  suitable 
appliances,  to  be  approved  by  the  City  Engineer,  shall  be  provided. 

All  suspended  or  bracket  lights  surrounded  by  glass,  in  the  auditorium, 
or  in  any  part  of  the  building  devoted  to  the  public,  shall  be  provided  with 
proper  wire  netting  underneath. 

No  gas  or  electric  light  shall  be  recessed  in  the  walls,  woodwork,  ceil- 
ings, or  in  any  part  of  the  building  unless  protected  by  fireproof  materials. 

All  lights  in  passages  and  corridors  in  said  buildings  and  wherever 
else  deemed  necessary  by  the  City  Engineer  shall  be  guarded  with  proper 
wire  network. 

The  footlights  when  not  electric,  in  addition  to  the  wire  network,  shall 
be  guarded  with  a  strong  wire  guard  and  chain  drawn  taut  placed  not 
less  than  two  feet  distant  from  said  footlights,  and  the  trough  containing 
said  footlights  shall  be  formed  of  and  surrounded  by  fireproof  materials. 

All  border  lights  shall  be  constructed  according  to  the  best-known 
methods,  and  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  City  Engineer,  and  shall  be 
suspended  for  not  less  than  ten  feet  therefrom  by  wire  rope  or  iron  chain. 

All  ducts  or  shafts  used  for  conducting  heated  air  from  the  main  chan- 
delier, or  from  any  other  light  or  lights,  shall  be  constructed  of  metal  and 


ORDINANCE  NO.  607.  187 

made  double,  with  an  air  space  between,  or  some  other  approved  fireproof 
material  may  be  used. 

All  stage  lights  shall  have  strong  metal  wire  guards  or  screens,  not 
less  than  eight  inches  in  diameter,  so  constructed  that  any  material  In 
contact  therewith  shall  be  out  of  reach  of  the  flames  of  said  stage  lights, 
and  such  guards  or  fixtures  shall  in  all  cases  be  soldered  to  the  fixture. 

The  bridge  calcium  lights  at  sides  of  proscenium  shall  be  inclosed  in 
front  and  on  the  side  by  galvanized  iron,  so  that  no  drop  can  come  in  con- 
tact with  the  lights.  Electric  calcium  so-called  are  included  in  the  above 
requirement. 

The  requirements  of  this  paragraph  shall  apply  to  existing  theaters, 
as  well  as  to  theaters  hereafter  to  be  built. 

(z)  The  stand  pipes,  gas-pipes,  electric  wires,  hose,  footlights  and  all 
apparatus  for  the  extinguishing  of  fire  or  guarding  against  the  same,  as 
in  this  section  specified,  shall  be  installed  to  the  satisfaction  of  and  be  in 
charge  of  and  under  the  control  of  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  and 
the  said  oflRclal  is  hereby  directed  to  see  that  the  arrangements  in  respect 
thereto  are  carried  out,  enforced  and  maintained. 

(aa)  A  diagram  or  plan  of  each  tier,  gallery  or  floor,  showing  dis- 
tinctly the  exits  therefrom,  each  occupying  a  space  not  less  than  fifteen 
square  Inches,  shall  be  printed  In  block  lines  in  a  legible  manner  on  the 
programme  of  the  performance. 

Every  exit  shall  have  over  the  same  on  the  Inside,  the  word  "EXIT" 
painted  In  legible  letters  not  less  than  eight  Inches  high.  The  require- 
ments of  this  paragraph  shall  apply  to  existing  theaters  as  well  as  to 
those  hereafter  to  be  constructed. 

(bb)  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  owner,  agent  or  lessee  of  every  theater 
now  in  use  or  hereafter  to  be  used,  to  employ  one  or  more  competent  experi- 
enced firemen,  approved  by  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department.  Said  firemen 
shall  report  to,  and  be  subject  to  the  orders  of  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Depart- 
ment; shall  be  on  duty  In  uniform  at  such  theater  during  the  whole  time 
It  Is  open  to  the  public;  shall  before  every  performance  examine  all  fire 
apparatus  required  by  this  ordinance  and  see  that  the  same  Is  In  proper 
place  and  In  good  working  order;  shall  keep  diligent  watch  during  every 
performance  for  fires  and  take  prompt  measures  for  extinguishing  any 
fires  that  may  occur;  and  shall  not  be  required  or  allowed,  while  on  duty 
as  such  firemen,  to  act  as  scene  shifter,  or  stage  hand,  or  to  do  any  other 
work  or  perform  any  other  duties  than  are  herein  specified. 

(cc)  Open  Air  Theaters:  Open  air  theaters,  having  no  roof,  may  be 
used  and  maintained  In  the  city  during  the  summer  months  only,  under 
such  conditions  and  requirements  as  may  be  Imposed  by  the  Board  of 
Trustees.  Applications  for  permission  to  erect  such  buildings  shall  be 
made  to  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Buildings  in  Fire  Limits. 

Sec.  28.  All  buildings  or  other  structures  hereafter  to  be  erected 
within  the  established  Fire  Limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  of  ma- 
sonry contsructlon  as  defined  In  Section  17,  and  must  comply  with  the 
provisions  of  Section  22  hereof;  except  as  herein  otherwise  provided, 
and  except  that  outbuildings  or  sheds  having  less  than  three  hundred 
square  feet  area  and  not  over  ten  feet  high,  with  at  least  one  side  open, 
may  be  built  with  eight  Inch  masonry  walls,  or  of  corrugated  iron  on 
metal  frames;  no  such  shed  shall  be  less  than  five  feet  from  the  nearest 
building. 

Provided  further  that  temporary  enclosed  wooden  sheds,  not  to  exceed 
twenty  feet  in  height,  may  be  erected  within  the  Fire  Limits  to  facilitate 


188  ORDINANCE  NO.  607. 

the  erection  of  buildings,  but  when  said  buildings  are  completed  the 
sheds  shall  be  removed. 

The  outside  stairways  of  all  buildings  within  the  Fire  Limits  shall 
be  constructed  of  iron  or  other  non-inflammable  material. 

Masonry   Buildings  Outside   Fire  Limits. 

Sec.  29.  All  masonry  buildings  hereafter  erected  outside  of  the  estab- 
lished Fire  Limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  conform  to  the  general  re- 
quirements of  Section  22  hereof,  except  that  masonry  buildings  to  be 
used  exclusively  as  dwelling  houses  may,  at  the  discretion  of  the  City 
Engineer,  be  exempted  from  the  requirements  of  said  Section  22. 

Storm  Water  to  be  Carried  Under  Sidewalk. 

Sec.  30.  It  shall  hereafter  be  unlawful  to  discharge  any  storm  or  rain 
water,  from  the  roof  of  any  building  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  upon  the 
surface  of  any  sidewalk;  when  it  is  desired  to  convey  any  such  storm 
or  rain  water  to  the  gutter  of  any  street,  the  same  must  be  done  by  a 
pipe  or  other  suitable  method,  under  the  surface  of  the  sidewalk. 

Discretionary  Power. 

Sec.  31.  The  City  Engineer  shall  have  power  to  vary  or  modify  any 
of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  or  any  rule  or  regulation  therein  con- 
tained, relating  to  the  construction,  alteration  or  removal  of  any  building 
or  structure  erected  or  to  be  erected  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  upon  an 
application  to  him  therefor  in  writing  by  the  owner  or  lessee  of  such 
building  or  structure,  or  his  duly  authorized  agent,  where  there  are  prac- 
tical difficulties  in  the  way  of  carrying  out  the  strict  letter  of  this'  ordi- 
nance, so  that  the  spirit  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  observed  and  public 
safety  secured  and  substantial  justice  done;  but  no  such  variation  or 
modification  shall  be  granted  or  allowed  unless  the  particulars  of  each 
application  and  of  the  decision  of  the  said  City  Engineer  thereon  shall 
be  entered  upon  the  records  of  his  department,  and  if  the  application  is 
granted  a  certificate  therefor  shall  be  issued  by  the  said  City  Engineer. 

Any  and  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  construction  of  buildings  not 
covered  by  any  of  the  sections  of  this  ordinance,  shall  be  left  to  the  dis- 
cretion of  the  City  Engineer,  whose  decision  shall  be  final. 

Records. 

Sec.  32.  The  City  Engineer  shall  keep  a  record  of  all  applications 
presented  to  him  concerning,  affecting  or  relating  to  the  construction, 
alteration  or  removal  of  buildings  or  other  structures.  Such  record  shall 
include  the  date  of  the  filing  of  each  such  application;  the  name  and  ad- 
dress of  the  owner  of  the  land  on  which  the  building  or  structure  men- 
tioned in  such  application  Is  situated;  the  names  and  addresses  of  the 
architect  and  builder  employed  thereon;  a  designation  of  the  premises 
by  street  number,  or  otherwise,  sufficient  to  identify  the  same;  a  state- 
ment of  the  nature  and  proposed  use  of  such  structure;  and  a  brief  state- 
ment of  the  nature  of  the  application  together  with  a  memorandum  of 
the  decision  of  said  City  Engineer  upon  such  application,  and  the  date 
of  the  rendition  of  such  decision.  The  record  shall  be  kept  In  two  classes; 
one  for  new  buildings  or  structures,  and  one  for  alterations  to  existing 
buildings  or  structures.  Each  application  for  a  new  or  altered  building 
or  structure  shall  be  respectively  and  consecutively  numbered  In  the  date 
and  order  of  filing,  and  the  record  numbers  and  the  application  numbers 
shall  correspond. 

The  books  containing  such  records,  and  all  plans,  statements  and 
other  papers  relating  to  any  such  application  are  hereby  declared  to  be 


ORDINANCE  NO.  612.  189 

public  records,  and  shall  be  open  to  inspection  at  all  reasonable  times, 
but  such  inspection  shall  not  include  the  right  to  copy  any  plan  on  file 
with  the  City  Engineer,  and  the  copying  of  any  filed  drawing,  tracing  or 
print  is  hereby  forbidden. 

Right  of  Entrance. 

Sec.  33.  The  City  Engineer,  or  his  deputies,  or  the  Chief  of  the  Fire 
Department  or  his  assistant,  so  far  as  may  be  necessary  for  the  perform- 
ance of  their  duties,  shall  have  the  right  to  enter  any  new  or  unoccupied 
building,  or  any  building  under  construction,  repair,  alteration,  or  re- 
moval, or  any  building  alleged  to  be  unsafe,  or  a  menace  to  life  and  limb, 
upon  showing  their  badge  of  office. 

Right  to  Stop  Construction. 

Sec.  34.  The  City  Engineer  shall  have  the  power  to  stop  the  construc- 
tion of  any  building  or  the  making  of  any  alteration  or  repairs  to  any 
building  when  the  same  is  done  in  a  reckless  or  careless  manner,  or  in 
violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  and  to  order  in  writ- 
ing or  verbally  any  and  all  persons  in  any  way  or  manner  whatever  en- 
gaged in  so  constructing,  altering,  or  repairing  any  such  building,  to  stop 
and  desist  therefrom,  and  the  person  or  persons  so  ordered  shall  immedi- 
ately comply  therewith. 

Repealing  Section. 

Sec.  35.  Ordinance  No.  423,  Ordinance  No.  456,  Section  6  of  Ordinance 
No.  325,  and  Sections  6,  7,  8,  9  and  Sections  numbered  from  2Z  to  43,  both 
inclusive,  and  Sections  45,  46,  47  and  48  of  Ordinance  No.  499,  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  and  all  other  Ordinances  and  parts  of  Ordinances  in  con- 
flict with  the  provisions  of  this  Ordinance,  are  hereby  repealed. 

Date  When  Ordinance  to  Tal<e  Effect. 

Sec.  36.  This  Ordinance,  to  be  known  as  the  "Building  Ordinance," 
shall  take  effect  immediately  after  its  approval  by  the  Mayor. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  612. 

In  effect  April  19,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  for  police  regulation,  relating  to  billiard  rooms,  public 
pool  rooms,  public  shooting  galleries,  public  phonograph  parlors  and  pub- 
lic bowling  alleys,  and  forbidding  the  keeping  open  or  the  operating  of 
such   places  during   certain   hours. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  Is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  the  owner, 
manager,  proprietor,  or  other  person  having  charge  of  any  public  billiard 
room,  public  pool  room,  public  shooting  gallery,  public  phonograph  parlor, 
public  bowling-alley,  or  other  place,  open  to  the  public,  where  phono- 
graphs or  talking  machines  are  operated  for  hire,  or  billiards,  pool  or 
bowling  are  played,  or  target  shooting  Is  carried  on,  to  keep  the  same 
open  or  allow  or  permit  the  same  to  be  kept  open  or  to  allow  any  of  said 
games  or  amusements  to  be  played  or  carried  on  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
between  the  hours  of  twelve  o'clock  midnight  and  six  o'clock  A.  M.  of 
the  succeeding  day,  or  to  allow  any  person,  except  such  owner,  manager, 
proprietor,  or  person  In  charge  thereof,  In  or  about  the  same  to  be  or 
remain  therein  between  the  hours  aforesaid. 


190  ORDINANCE  NO.  613. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  Three  Hundred  Dollars  ($300.00) 
or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a 
term  not  to  exceed  ninety  (90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  impris- 
onment. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances,  and  parts  of  ordinances,  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  613. 
In  effect  April  19,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  for  police  regulation,  and  proFiibiting  public  dance  halls 
in  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  or 
persons,  firm  or  corporation,  to  establish,  open,  keep,  conduct  or  carry  on 
a  public  dance  hall,  or  a  public  ball  room  in  the  City  of  Fresno;  and  any 
person  or  persons,  firm  or  corporation,  opening,  keeping,  conducting  or 
carrying  on  any  such  public  dance  hall  or  public  ball  room  in  the  City 
of  Fresno  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by 
imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  term  not 
to  exceed  ninety  (90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  2.  Nothing  contained  in  this  ordinance  shall  be  construed  or  un- 
derstood to  apply  to  any  dance  or  ball  given  in  any  hotel  for  its  guests 
by  the  owner,  manager  or  lessee  of  any  such  hotel,  universally  recognized 
as  a  hotel,  and  using  a  general  register  for  guests;  or  to  any  charitable 
exhibition  or  entertainment  given  by  an  amateur  dramatic  association  or 
society;  or  to  any  dance  or  ball  or  entertainment  given  by  any  bona  fide 
beneficial  or  bona  fide  benevolent  association;  or  to  any  dance  or  ball 
given  by  any  social  organization  formed  for  the  purpose  of  holding,  from 
time  to  time,  private  dances  or  entertainments;  or  to  any  dancing  school 
maintained  solely  for  the  teaching  of  the  art  of  dancing;  provided,  how- 
ever, that  if  any  dance  or  ball  or  entertainment  is  given  for  the  purpose 
of  evading  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  then  section  1  of  this  ordi- 
nance shall  be  construed  to  apply  thereto. 

Sec.  3.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  th© 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  616.  191 

ORDINANCE  NO.  616. 

In  effect  June  7,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  prescribing  and  adopting  general  rules  and  standard 
specifications  for  tlie  construction  of  vitrified  Ironstone  and  concrete  pipe 
sewers  in  the  city  of  Fresno,  and  repealing  sections  numbered  from  9  to 
26,  both  inclusive,  of  Ordinance  No.  445  of  said  city. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  Sewers  to  be  hereafter  constructed  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
may  be  either  of  vitrified  ironstone  pipe  or  of  concrete  pipe  as  shall  be 
specified  by  the  Board  of  Trustees  in  its  Resolution  of  Intention  to  order 
any  sewer  work  to  be  done,  or  by  other  resolution  or  order  of  said  Board, 
and  all  sewers,  unless  otherwise  ordered,  shall  be  constructed  in  accord- 
ance with  the  provisions  of  these  specifications  as  the  same  refer  or  apply 
to  the  particular  kind  of  sewer  pipe.  Unless  otherwise  mentioned,  each 
section  of  this  ordinance  applies  to  both  kinds  of  sewer  pipe  and  to  all 
sewers,  but  where  only  one  kind  of  pipe  is  mentioned  in  the  section, 
same  applies  only  to  sewers  to  be  laid  or  constructed  with  that  kind  of 
sewer  pipe  so  mentioned  therein. 

Character  and    Description   of  Vitrified    Ironstone    Pipe. 

Sec.  2.  The  vitrified  ironstone  pipe  shall  be  of  the  best  quality  of 
vitrified  salt-glazed  ironstone,  thoroughly  burned  and  free  from  warps, 
cracks  or  other  imperfections,  well  and  smoothly  glazed,  except  upon  the 
interior  surface  of  the  bell,  and  the  exterior  surface  of  spigot  ends  for  a 
length  of  three    (3)    inches. 

The  ends  of  the  pipe  shall  be  of  what  is  known  as  the  "bell"  and 
"spigot"  forms.  The  lengths  of  pipe  joints  shall  be  not  less  than  two 
feet,  nor  greater  than  three  feet 

The  sizes  of  pipe  shall  be  designated  by  their  Inside  diameters,  and 
such  diameters  shall  not  vary  more  than  one  and  one-half  per  cent  In  any 
direction. 

Character  and   Description  of  Concrete   Pipe. 

Sec.  3.  The  cement  used  in  the  manufacture  of  concrete  pipe  shall 
he  a  standard  brand  of  Portland  Cement  answering  all  the  requirements 
of  the  specifications  of  the  American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers. 

The  proportion  of  mixture  entering  into  the  pipe  shall  be  equal  to  one 
part  of  cement  to  four  parts  of  clean,  sharp,  hard  sand  and  either  gravel 
or  crushed  rock,  maximum  size  equal  to  one-half  of  the  thickness  of  wall. 
One  bag  of  cement,  weighing  not  less  than  95  pounds,  will  be  considered 
as  equal,  in  volume,  to  one  cubic  foot. 

Pipe,  when  finished,  shall  be  uniform  in  alignment,  and  circular  in  sec- 
tion, with  allowable  variations  of  not  more  than  one  and  one-half  per  cent, 
in  the  given  diameters.  The  pipe  must  not  be  delivered  on  the  work 
within  twenty-one  days  after  manufacture,  and  when  so  delivered,  must 
be  free  from  warps,  cracks  or  other  imperfections,  which,  in  the  judg- 
ment of  the  Inspector,  would  be  detrimental  to  the  completed  sewer. 

The  ends  of  all  pipe  shall  be  of  the  self  centering,  bevelled  type,  made 
so  that  they  will  fit  accurately  into  each  other  and  allow  for  the  proper 
sealing  of  the  joint  by  bands  around  the  joints. 

Length  of  joints  shall  be  not  less  than  two  feet,  nor  more  than  three 
feet. 


192  ORDINANCE  NO.  616. 

Thickness  of  Walls  of  Vitrified  Ironstone  Pipe. 

Sec.  4.  All  vitrified  ironstone  pipe  shall  have  its  walls  made  equal  to, 
or  greater,  than  as  indicated  by  the  following  table: 

Inside  Diameter.  Thickness  of  Wall. 

4  Mi  inch 

6  %  inch 

8  %  inch 

10  %  inch 

12  1      inch 

14  1      inch 

16  1%  inch 

18  1^4  inch 

20 1%  inch 

22  1^.  inch 

24  1%  inch 

Thickness  of  Walls  of  Concrete  Pipe. 

Sec.  5.  All  concrete  pipe  shall  have  its  walls  made  equal  to,  or  greater, 
than  as  indicated  in  the  following  table: 

Inside  Diameter.  Thickness  of  Wall. 

4  inches  1      inch 

6  inches  1      inch 

8  inches  1      inch 

10  inches  1^  inch 

12  inches  1%  inch 

14  inches  1^  inch 

16  inches  1^-  inch 

18  inches  1%  inch 

20  inches  1%  inch 

22  inches  1%  inch 

24  inches  2      inch 

Tests  for  Vitrified  Ironstone  Pipe. 

Sec.  6.  All  vitrified  ironstone  pipe  shall  be  able  to  safely  withstand  a 
hydrostatic  pressure  on  the  inside  of  ten  pounds  per  square  inch,  without 
failure. 

Tests  for  Concrete  Pipe. 

Sec.  7.  In  the  manufacture  of  concrete  pipe,  the  concrete  shall  be  so 
thoroughly  tamped  that,  at  the  end  of  twenty-one  days  after  its  manufac- 
ture, a  two  foot  section  of  the  pipe,  filled  with  water  under  a  pressure 
of  two  pounds  per  square  inch,  shall  not  weep  or  "sweat"  more  than  one 
pint  in  one  hour,  evaporation  excepted. 

One  two-foot  length  of  pipe  of  any  diameter,  resting  on  a  firm  flat 
floor,  shall  safely  sustain  a  superimposed  load,  uniformly  distributed,  of 
at  least  one  thousand  pounds,  without  fracture.  The  pipe  shall  also 
withstand  a  hydrostatic  pressure  on  the  inside,  of  ten  pounds  per  square 
inch,  without  failure. 

When  required,  the  contractor  shall  deliver  not  to  exceed  one  joint  of 
pipe  in  every  two  hundred  feet  of  sewer,  selected  by  the  City  Engineer 
and  delivered  to  him  at  his  office,  for  the  purpose  of  making  tests. 

All  pipe  which,  in  the  judgment  of  the  Inspector  or  the  City  Engineer, 
is  not  equal  to  the  requirements  of  these  specifications,  shall  be  rejected. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  616  193 

Special  Forms  for  Both  Concrete  and  Vitrified  Ironstone  Pipe. 

Sec.  8.  Special  forms  of  pipe,  such  as  "Y"  branches,  "T"  branches 
and  curves,  shall  be  furnished,  when  required,  of  the  same  material  and 
workmanship  as  the  straight  pipe. 

Trenching. 

Sec.  9.  The  ground  shall  be  excavated  in  open  trenches,  to  the  re- 
quired depth  and  width,  and  shall  be  fully  completed  at  least  thirty  (3Q) 
feet  in  advance  of  the  laying  of  the  pipe,  unless  otherwise  permitted  by 
the  Inspector.  The  trenches  shall  be  eight  (8)  inches  wider  on  each 
side  than  the  exterior  diameter  of  the  pipe.  The  bottom  of  the  trench 
shall  be  excavated  to  the  exact  form  of  the  lower  half  of  the  pipe  and  its 
socket  or  ball,  so  as  to  give  the  pipe  a  solid  bearing  throughout  its  entire 
length.  The  contractor  shall  keep  the  excavation  clear  of  water  and 
sewage  during  the  progress  of  the  work.  Wherever  the  natural  bottom 
of  the  trench  is  not  suitable  on  which  to  lay  the  pipe,  the  excavation 
shall  be  increased  to  such  depth  as  may  be  necessary  and  brought  up  to 
the  required  level  and  form  with  clean  sand  or  other  suitable  material 
thoroughly  rammed  and  made  solid. 

Any  shoring  or  bracing  required  in  the  trenches,  for  the  laying  of  pipe, 
or  for  the  safety  of  workmen,  shall  be  furnished  and  set  In  place  by  the 
contractor. 

Laying   Vitrified    Ironstone   Pipe. 

Sec.  10.  When  vitrified  Ironstone  pipe  Is  being  laid,  It  must  be  firmly 
imbedded  in  the  excavation,  In  the  bottom  of  the  trench  and  on  the  true 
grades,  as  per  stakes  set  by  the  City  Engineer.  Spigot  end  of  pipe  to  be 
laid  toward  the  outlet.  A  gasket  of  oakum  must  be  placed  in  successive 
layers  around  the  spigot  end  of  the  pipe,  and  tightly  rammed  into  the 
bell  to  the  bottom  thereof,  and  the  gasket  must  have  a  depth  of  half  an 
inch  after  ramming,  carefully  dividing  the  play  In  the  bell  equally  around 
the  circumference;  the  balance  of  the  play  in  the  bell,  and  the  front  face 
of  the  same,  must  be  filled  with  cement  mortar,  composed  of  one  part  of 
the  best  Portland  Cement  and  two  parts  of  clean,  sharp  sand.  The  mortar 
must  be  pressed  into  the  bell  carefully  in  successive  layers  with  the  fin- 
gers, and  a  rounding  mortar  joint  of  the  same  kind  of  mortar  built  up  all 
around  the  pipe,  reaching  from  the  outer  edge  of  the  bell  to  a  distance 
of  not  less  than  three  (3)  inches  therefrom,  on  the  spigot  end. 

The  interior  of  the  sewer  must  be  carefully  freed  from  all  superfluous 
cement,  dirt  or  other  material  of  any  description,  as  the  work  progresses. 
For  this  purpose,  a  disc,  mould  or  swab,  suitable  for  its  purposes,  and 
attached  to  a  rod  sufficiently  long  to  pass  two  joints  from  the  end  of  the 

H^  pipe  last  laid,  shall  be  provided.    All  joints  shall  be  left  perfectly  smooth 

H^  on  the  inside. 

^K  Laying  Concrete  Pipe. 

^H^     Sec.  11.    When  concrete  pipe  is  being  laid,  and  immediately  prior  to 

^Bjoints  being  banded,  the  ends  of  each  pipe  shall  be  thoroughly  moistened 

^HEand  washed  clean,  with  a  suitable  brush. 

^^  Pipe  shall  be  firmly  imbedded  in  the  excavation  in  the  bottom  of  the 
trench  and  on  the  true  grades,  as  per  stakes  set  by  the  City  Engineer, 
the  spigot  and  towards  the  outlet.  In  making  the  joints,  a  suflicient 
amount  of  cement  mortar  must  be  placed  on  the  ends  so  that  the  joint 
will  be  water  tight;  a  band  of  cement  mortar,  averaging  three-eighths 
inch  thick  and  four  inches  wide,  with  feather  edges,  shall  be  neatly  made 
clear  around  each  joint.  In  making  the  bands,  it  will  be  necessary  to 
make  a  proper  trowel  excavation  in  the  grade  to  receive  the  band  and 
care  taken  not  to  raise  the  pipe  off  of  its  firm  bed. 

13* 


194  ORDINANCE  NO.  616. 

As  the  work  progresses,  the  inside  of  all  joints  must  be  properly- 
smoothed  or  "swabbed,"  so  that  no  surplus  material  remains  inside  of 
any  pipe. 

The  mortar  used  in  making  joints  and  bands  shall  be  made  of  one  part 
of  Portland  Cement  to  two  parts  of  clean,  sharp  and  hard  sand;  no  mor- 
tar shall  be  used  that  has  been  standing  longer  than  two  hours. 

"Y"  Branches  In  Vitrified  Ironstone  Pipe. 

Sec.  12.  Four-inch  "Y"  branches  in  vitrified  ironstone  pipe  sewers  for 
house  connections  must  be  laid  at  such  intervals  as  the  City  Engineer 
may  direct.  All  "Y"  branches  must  have  a  proper  socket  on  the  outer 
end,  and  when  not  immediately  used  must  be  closed  by  placing  an  earth- 
en cap  in  the  bell  end  of  such  "Y"  branch  and  carefully  cementing  the 
same  so  as  to  prevent  the  introduction  of  sand  or  any  other  substance 
which  would  be  detrimental  to  the  sewer. 

"Y"  Branches  in  Concrete  Pipe. 

Sec.  13.  Four-inch  "Y"  branches  in  concrete  pipe  sewers  for  house 
connections  must  be  laid  at  such  intervals  as  the  City  Engineer  may 
direct.  When  not  immediately  used,  they  must  be  closed  by  placing  a 
suitable  cap  in  the  hub  end  of  such  "Y"  branch  and  carefully  cementing 
the  same  so  as  to  prevent  the  introduction  of  sand  or  any  other  substance 
which  -would  be  detrimental  to  the  sewer. 

I^anholes. 

Sec.  14,  Manholes  are  to  be  constructed  of  concrete,  made  in  the  pro- 
portion of  one  part  Portland  Cement  to  two  parts  of  clean,  sharp  sand 
to  five  parts  of  gravel  or  crushed  rock;  the  maximum  size  of  gravel  or 
rock  to  be  such  as  will  pass  through  a  three-inch  ring.  The  cement  must  be 
a  standard  brand,  answering  all  the  requirements  of  the  specifications  of 
the  American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers. 

The  bottom  and  walls  of  the  manholes  must  be  not  less  than  eight  (8) 
inches  thick.  The  manholes  must  be  circular;  the  main  body  to  be  four 
feet  in  clear  inside  diameter,  with  the  walls  arching  at  the  top  to  form 
a  support  for  the  manhole  rim  and  cover.  The  manhole  rim  is  to  be 
firmly  imbedded  in  concrete  and  be  surrounded  by  at  least  two  feet  of 
concrete;  all  of  said  concrete  to  be  made  in  like  manner  as  the  concrete 
for  the  manholes. 

All  concrete  exposed  to  view  and  the  inside  of  the  manholes  shall  be 
plastered  with  at  least  a  one-half  inch  thickness  of  cement  mortar  made 
in  the  proportion  of  one  part  cement  to  two  parts  clean  sharp  sand. 

The  bottom  of  manholes  shall  be  laid  on  a  level  with  the  outlet  pipes. 
The  manhole  rims  and  covers  shall  be  of  standard  patterns  satisfactory 
to  the  City  Engineer,  and  shall  weigh  not  less  than  325  pounds,  each,  com- 
plete.    Said  manhole  covers  to  be  brought  to  the  official  grade  of  street: 
or  alley,  unless  otherwise  directed  by  the  City  Engineer. 

Iron  bar  steps  shall  be  placed  where  required  by  the  Inspector,  18 
inches  apart  and  14  inches  wide;  said  steps  to  be  made  of  galvanized  iron 
bars,  %  inch  in  diameter.  They  shall  be  bent  in  such  shape  that  the  ends 
will  be  squarely  imbedded  in  the  concrete  walls  to  the  extent  of  four 
inches,  and  leaving  a  clearance  of  four  inches  for  the  feet. 

All  the  above  work  and  the  work  of  backfilling  the  same  to  be  done  to 
the  satisfaction  of  the  In&pector. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  616.  195 

Inspection  Holes. 
Sec.  15.  Inspection  holes  shall  be  of  sewer  pipe  corresponding  to  that 
laid,  and  fitting  into  "T"  branches  of  the  sewer  pipe  and  properly  ce- 
mented, and  shall  extend  to  within  twelve  (12)  inches  of  the  grade  line 
of  the  street  or  alley.  The  top  covering  shall  be  a  cast  iron  collar,  with 
a  lower  flange  extending  three  (3)  inches  outside  of  the  pipe  onto  a  bed 
of  concrete;  the  collar  to  be  twelve  (12)  inches  wide  and  of  the  same  dia- 
meter as  the  pipe  and  to  have  a  rim  on  top  with  a  cast  iron  cap.  The 
•concrete  around  each  inspection  hole  to  extend  not  less  than  two  (2)  feet 
outside  of  the  iron  collar  and  cap  and  finished  with  a  covering  of  cement 
mortar  at  least  one-half  (H)  ot  an  inch  in  thickness. 

Backfilling. 
Sec.  16.  After  the  pipes  have  been  properly  laid  and  jointed,  the  space 
hetween  them  and  the  sides  of  the  trench  shall  be  carefully  filled  with  clean 
•sand  or  other  suitable  material  up  to  the  middle  of  the  pipe  and  well 
rammed  under  and  around  the  pipe  with  proper  tools  made  for  the  pur- 
pose, care  being  taken  not  to  disturb  the  pipe.  When  at  least  thirty  (30) 
feet  of  the  sewer  has  been  laid  and  completed  as  above,  the  trench  shall 
then  be  carefully  filled  in  layers  of  not  more  than  nine  (9)  Inches  In  thick- 
ness, and  each  layer  shall  be  thoroughly  rammed,  or  puddled.  The  filling 
for  at  least  eighteen  (18)  inches  above  the  top  of  the  pipes  shall  be  en- 
tirely free  from  stone  or  other  hard  substance.  Walking  on  the  pipes 
must  not  be  permitted  until  the  first  layer  of  nine  (9)  Inches  of  earth  haa 
been  placed  over  them.  When  completed  the  pipe  shall  be  covered  with 
not  less  than  three  (3)  feet  of  earth  at  any  point 

Railroad  Tracks,  Water  and  Gas  Pipes,  Etc. 

Sec.  17.  The  contractor  will  be  required  to  sustain  by  timbers  or 
otherwise,  all  water  and  gas  pipes,  lamp  posts,  service  pipes,  or  other  fix- 
tures that  may  be  affected  by  the  work,  and  in  case  any  such  gas  or 
water  pipes  or  other  fixtures  are  damaged  by  the  construction  of  the  sewer 
work,  they  shall  be  repaired  by  the  authorities  having  control  of  the  same, 
and  the  expense  of  such  repairs  will  be  paid  by  the  contractor. 

The  contractor  will  be  required  In  the  prosecution  of  his  work  to  avoid 
interfering  unnecessarily  with  the  traflflc  on  any  of  the  railroad  or  street 
car  tracks,  and  in  case  of  any  damage  to  any  such  tracks,  or  the  traffic 
thereon,  the  damage  shall  be  repaired  by  the  parties  controlling  the  same 
and  paid  for  by  the  contractor. 

Streets  and  Gutters. 

Sec.  18.  The  contractor  shall  make  provision  for  the  free  passage  of 
vehicles  and  foot  passengers  at  all  street  crossings,  either  by  bridging  or 
otherwise,  and  shall  not  obstruct  the  gutters  of  the  street,  nor  prevent  In 
any  manner  the  free  flow  of  the  water  in  the  same,  and  care  shall  be 
taken  to  inconvenience  as  little  as  possible,  the  citizens  residing  along 
the  line  of  work,  and  shall  immediately  remove  all  offensive  matter  arising 
from  the  excavations. 

Trenches  to  be  Fenced  and  Lighted. 

Sec.  19.  The  contractor  shall  keep  erect  a  fence  or  railing  around  all 
open  trenches,  if  required,  and  place  sufficient  red  lights  on  or  near  the. 
"work,  and  keep  them  burning  from  twilight  until  sunrise,  and  keep  a 
watchman  as  an  additional  security  against  accidents,  whenever  the  same 
may  be  needed  or  required  by  the  City  Engineer. 

The  contractor  will  be  held  responsible  for  any  damages  that  the  City 
or  other  parties  may  sustain,  in  consequence  of  neglecting  the  necessary 
precaution  in  prosecuting  the  work. 


196  ORDINANCE  NO.  616. 

Length  of  Open  Trench. 

Sec.  20.  No  more  than  three  hundred  feet  of  trench  shall  be  left  open, 
at  any  time  in  advance  of  the  completed  portion  of  the  sewer,  unless  by 
the  written  permission  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Regrading  or  Repaving. 

Sec.  21.  The  contractor  will  be  required  to  regrade  or  repave,  with, 
the  same  kind  of  materials  as  were  in  place  when  the  work  began,  all  the 
streets  or  alleys  broken  up  in  the  construction  of  the  sewers;  and,  also 
to  reconstruct  in  good  order  all  curbs,  gutters  and  sidewalks,  or  other 
work  which  may  have  been  disturbed  during  the  progress  of  the  work. 
The  price  bid  for  each  class  of  sewer  must  include  the  cost  of  repaving. 

No  pavement  over  trenches  shall  be  laid  on  a  foundation  of  less  than, 
ten  (10)  inches  of  gravel.  All  extra  and  additional  material  for  repairing 
the  trench  or  remodeling  the  intersections  must  be  furnished  by  the  Con- 
tractor without  compensation  other  than  as  included  in  the  total  price 
bid,  and  all  such  repaving  and  reconstruction  must  be  done  within  twenty- 
days  after  the  trenches  have  been  refilled,  or  as  soon  thereafter  as  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets  may  direct,  and  the  same  shall  be  kept  in  re- 
pair during  the  progress  of  the  work. 

All  work  to  be  done  under  the  direction  and  to  the  satisfaction  and 
approval  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  and  in  accordance  with  the 
ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  22.  Whenever  any  sewer  is  to  be  constructed,  or  sewer  work  to» 
be  done  in  the  said  City  of  Fresno,  and  no  special  specifications  therefor 
have  been  adopted,  said  work  or  improvement  shall  be  done  in  accordance 
with  the  specifications  in  this  ordinance  set  forth,  but  nothing  herein  shall 
be  construed  to  prevent  the  adoption  of  special  specifications  for  any  par- 
ticular work  or  improvement,  it  being  the  intention  of  this  ordinance  tO' 
adopt  standard  specifications  for  work  where  no  special  specifications  are 
adopted  for  the  same. 

Sec.  23.  Sections  numbered  from  9  to  26,  both  inclusive,  of  Ordinance 
No.  445  of  the  City  of  Fresno  (being  an  ordinance  entitled  "Ordinance 
No.  445,  prescribing  general  rules  and  standard  specifications  for  street, 
avenue,  alley,  place  and  sidewalk  work  and  work  on  sewers  in  the  City 
of  Fresno,  where  the  expense  thereof  is  a  charge  upon  or  to  be  assessed 
against  private  property"  and  said  sections  being  the  same  as  sections 
numbered  from  333  to  350,  both  inclusive,  in  the  printed  volume  of  or- 
dinances of  the  City  of  Fresno)  are  hereby  repealed;  provided,  however,, 
that  as  to  all  sewers  and  sewer  work  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  any  order  or 
resolution  has  been  passed  or  adopted  by  said  board  authorizing  or  directing- 
or  allowing  the  construction  of  any  sewer,  such  sewer  and  all  the  work  and 
matter  pertaining  thereto  may  be  carried  on  and  completed  in  every 
respect  in  accordance  with  the  specifications  originally  designated  for  and 
applicable  thereto;  and  the  repeal  of  the  above  numbered  sections  of  Or- 
dinance No.  445  shall  not  be  considered  as  applying  to  such  sewer  or  sewer 
work,  and  said  sections  as  to  such  work  shall  not  be  deemed  to  have  been 
so  repealed,  but  for  all  the  purposes  of  said  work  shall  be  in  full  force 
and  effect  therefor. 

Sec.  24.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  617  AND  619.  197 

ORDINANCE  NO.  617. 

In  effect  June  21,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  declaring  that  certain  land  is  now  a  public  street  and 
naming  and  designating  tlie  same  as  Coast  Avenue. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That,  whereas  the  City  of  Fresno  has  acquired  and  now  has 
and  owns  the  right  of  way  for  a  public  street  and  avenue,  and  all  the 
incidents  thereto,  on,  over  and  through  that  real  property  situate  in  the 
County  of  FYesno,  State  of  California,  described  as  follows,  to  wit:  com- 
mencing at  a  point  55.26  chains  west  of  the  northeast  corner  of  section  4, 
in  township  14  south  of  range  20  east  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian; 
thence  south  to  the  north  line  of  Voorman  Avenue  in  the  City  of  Fresno; 
thence  at  a  right  angle  west  60  feet;  thence  at  a  right  angle  north  to  the 
north  line  of  said  section  4;  thence  at  a  right  angle  east  60  feet  to  the 
point  of  commencement;  and 

Whereas,  the  said  southerly  portion  of  the  above  described  tract  of 
land  is  known  as  Coast  Avenue: 

Therefore  all  of  the  above  described  tract  of  land  Is  hereby  declared 
to  be  and  the  same  now  is  a  public  street  of  said  City,  and  that  the  whole 
thereof,  being  a  strip  of  land  60  feet  in  width  extending  from  the  north 
line  of  Voorman  Avenue  to  the  south  line  of  Belmont  Avenue  in  said  City 
of  Fresno,  shall  thenceforth  be  known  as,  and  the  same  is  hereby  desig- 
nated and  named.  Coast  Avenue. 

Sec.  2.  That  this  Ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  imme- 
diately on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  619. 

In  effect  Sept.  20,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  changing  and  re-establishing  the  width  of  the  sidewalks 
en  certain  portion  of  Fotrhcamp  Avenue  In  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Ihe  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  width  of  the  sidewalk  on  the  easterly  side  of  that 
portion  of  Forthcamp  Avenue  which  extends  from  the  northerly  curb  line 
of  Belmont  Avenue  to  the  southerly  curb  line  of  Olive  Avenue  in  the  City 
of  Fresno  shall  be  reduced  to  and  is  hereby  established  at  a  width  of  eight 
feet,  and  that  the  width  of  the  sidewalk  on  the  westerly  side  of  that  por- 
tion of  Forthcamp  Avenue  which  extends  from  the  northerly  curb  line  of 
Belmont  Avenue  to  the  southerly  curb  line  of  Olive  Avenue  in  said  City 
shall  be  reduced  to  and  is  hereby  established  at  a  width  of  eight  feet. 

Sec.  2.  That  the  four  feet  so  taken  from  the  width  of  the  sidewalk 
along  the  easterly  side  of  said  Forthcamp  Avenue  shall  be  taken  there- 
from In  such  a  way  as  to  establish  the  curb  line  on  said  side  of  said  ave- 
nue four  feet  further  in  an  easterly  direction  (being  four  feet  nearer  to  the 
property  line)  than  the  same  now  is,  and  the  four  feet  so  taken  from  the 
width  of  the  sidewalk  along  the  westerly  side  of  said  Forthcamp  Avenue 
shall  be  taken  therefrom  in  such  a  way  as  to  establish  the  curb  line  of 
four  feet  further  in  a  westerly  direction  (being  four  feet  nearer  to  the 
property  line)  than  the  same  now  is;  and  the  width  of  the  roadway  (from 
curb  line  to  curb  line)  of  said  portion  of  Forthcamp  Avenue  shall  be  and 
is  hereby  Increased  In  width  to  the  extent  of  the  eigth  feet  in  the  ag- 
gregate so  taken  from  the  width  of  said  sidewalks,  making  said  roadway 
from  curb  line  to  curb  line  a  width  of  forty-four  feet. 


198  ORDINANCE  NO.  620. 

Sec.  3.  The  pitch  of  the  said  sidewalks  by  this  ordinance  so  reduced 
and  established  shall  be  and  is  hereby  fixed  at  three  inches  rising  from 
the  curb  line  to  the  inside  edge  of  said  sidewalk. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  620. 

In  effect  Sept.  20,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  naming  certain  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno  and  chang> 
]ng  the  names  of  certain  streets  already  named. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  maps  in  this  ordinance  hereinafter  mentioned  or 
referred  to  are  the  respective  maps  and  plats  having  the  names  or  titles 
so  designated  which  are  now  on  file  and  of  record  in  the  ot&ce  of  the 
County  Recorder  of  the  County  of  Fresno,  State  of  California. 

Sec.  2.  That  in  the  event  any  street  or  avenue  whose  name  by  this 
ordinance  is  changed,  is  in  whole  or  in  part  shown  or  delineated  (whether 
given  the  same  name  or  a  different  name  or  names)  on  more  than  one 
map  on  file  and  of  record  in  the  office  of  the  County  Recorder  of  the  said 
County  of  Fresno,  then  it  shall  be  understood,  and  it  is  hereby  declared, 
that  the  name  of  such  street  shall  be  and  is  changed  from  the  name  or 
names  by  which  it  has  heretofore  been  known,  to  the  name  hereinafter 
so  given  to  and  designated  for  such  street,  regardless  of  the  map  or  maps, 
on  which  the  same  appears  or  is  delineated,  all  with  the  same  force  and 
effect  as  though  such  street  had  originally  been  designated  on  each  and 
all  of  said  maps  so  showing  it  in  whole  or  in  part  by  the  name  now  given 
to  it  in  this  ordinance. 

Sec.  3.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Kearney 
Avenue  to  the  south  city  limits,  and  is  designated  on  the  map  of  Resurvey 
of  Paige  Tract  as  1st  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Mayor 
Avenue. 

Sec.  4.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced  Street 
to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige 
Tract  as  2nd  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Collins. 
Avenue. 

Sec.  5.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced 
Street  to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey 
of  Paige  Tract  as  3rd  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Pottle 
Avenue. 

Sec.  6.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced  Street 
to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige 
Tract  as  4th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Stephens 
Avenue. 

Sec.  7.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced 
Street  to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey 
of  Paige  Tract  as  5th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Klette 
Avenue. 

Sec.  8.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced 
Street  to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  the  Re- 
survey of  Paige  Tract  as  6th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed 
to  Jones  Avenue. 


ORDINANCE  NO   620.  199 

Sec.  9.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced  Street 
to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige 
Tract  as  7th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Modoc  Street. 

Sec.  10.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced 
Street  to  the  south  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  map  of  Resurvey 
of  Paige  Tract  as  8th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Martin 
Avenue. 

Sec.  11.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Merced 
Street  to  the  south  city  limits  and  Is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey 
of  Paige  Tract  as  9th  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Cobb 
Avenue. 

Sec.  12.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  A  Street  to 
Kearney  Avenue,  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige 
Tract  as  Stanislaus  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Pickford 
Avenue. 

Sec.  13.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  A  Street  to 
Merced  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige  Tract 
as  Tuolumne  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Snow  Avenue. 

Sec.  14.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Trinity 
Street  to  Tehama  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Grand  Avenue 
Park  as  Palm  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  Is  hereby  changed  to  Amador 
Street 

Sec.  15.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Trinity 
Street  to  Tehama  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Urand  Avenue 
Park  as  Orange  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  San 
Joaquin  Street 

Sec.  16.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  A  Street  to 
Tehama  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  respective  Maps  of  Resurvey  of 
Paige  Tract  and  of  Grand  Avenue  Park  as  Magnolia  Avenue,  be  and  the 
same  is  hereby  changed  to  Stanislaus  Street 

Sec.  17.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  A  Street  to 
Tehama  Street  of  which  that  portion  extending  from  A  Street  to  Trinity 
Street  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige  Tract  as  Park  Ave- 
nue, and  of  which  that  portion  extending  from  Trinity  Street  to  Tehama 
Street  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Grand  Avenue  Park  as  Park  Avenue, 
and  which  by  resolution  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno 
passed  and  adopted  on  the  6th  day  of  February,  1905,  was  changed  to 
Olive  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Tuolumne  Street 

Sec.  18.  That  the  name  of  that  street  whfch  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  respective  Maps 
of  Buena  Vista  Addition  to  Fresno,  Cal.,  and  Bloomington  Park  Tract  as 
Kroeger  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Echo  Avenue. 

Sec.  19.  That  the  name  of  that  street,  a  portion  of  which  is  in  Park 
Addition  to  the  Town  of  Fresno,  and  a  portion  is  between  Elwood's  North 
Park  Addition  to  Fresno  City  and  Sierra  North  Park  Addition  to  Fresno 
City,  and  which  is  designated  on  the  respective  Maps  of  Park  Addition  to 
the  Town  of  Rresno  and  Elwood's  North  Park  Addition  to  Fresno  City 
and  of  Sierra  North  Park  Addition  to  Fresno  City,  as  Froelich  Avenue, 
be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Jensen  Avenue. 

Sec.  20.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Blooming- 
ton  Park  Tract  as  Bloomington  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby 
changed  to  San  Pablo  Avenue. 


200  ORDINANCE  NO.  620. 

Sec.  21.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Belmont 
Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  as  Stockton  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  here- 
by changed  to  Abby  Street. 

Sec.  22.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Belmont 
Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  as  Weymouth  Street,  be  and  the  same  is 
hereby  changed  to  Diana  Street. 

Sec.  23.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Belmont 
Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  as  Caso  Blanco  Street,  be  and  the  same  is 
hereby  changed  to  Thesta  Street. 

Sec.  24.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  respective  maps 
of  Belmont  Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  of  Fresno  Home  Addition, 
as  Campbell  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Angus  Street. 

Sec.  25.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Belmont 
Avenue  to  the  north  city  limits  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Fresno 
Home  Addition  as  Muller  Avenue,  and  on  the  Map  of  Union  Addition  to 
Fresno  City  as  Muller  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to 
Orchard  Street. 

Sec.  26.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  along  the  easterly 
side  of  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  from  Ventura  Avenue 
to  Garfield  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  respective  Maps  of  Windsor 
Terrace,  East  Fresno,  Arlington  Heights  Tract,  Union  Addition  to  Fresno 
City  and  of  Bartlett  Heights  adjoining  the  Town  of  Fresno,  as  First  Street, 
and  which  by  Ordinance  No.  542  of  the  City  of  Fresno  was  changed  to 
East  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  First  Street,  and  that 
said  street  throughout  its  entire  length  from  Ventura  Avenue  to  Garfield 
Street  shall  henceforth  be  known  as  First  Street. 

Sec.  27,  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Fresno 
Avenue  to  Angus  Street  and  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  River  Dale  Addi- 
tion as  Monroe  Avenue,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Grant 
Avenue. 

Sec.  28.  That  the  name  of  that  street  in  Fisher's  Second  Addition  to 
the  City  of  Fresno  which  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  said  Fisher's  Sec- 
ond Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  as  Bell  Street,  be  and  the  same  is 
hereby  changed  to  U  Street. 

Sec.  29.  That  the  name  of  that  street  in  Fisher's  Second  Addition  to 
the  City  of  Fresno  which  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  said  Fisher's  Second 
Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  as  Fisher  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby 
changed  to  Dimond  Street. 

Sec.  30.  That  the  name  of  that  street  in  Fisher's  Addition  to  the  Town 
of  Fresno  which  is  designated  on  the  Map  of  Fisher's  Addition  to  the 
Town  of  Fresno  as  Hyde  Street,  be  and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to 
Howard  Street. 

Sec.  31.  That  the  name  of  that  street  which  extends  from  Van  Ness 
Avenue  to  Park  Avenue  and  is  designated  on  the  respective  Maps  of  Mul- 
ler and  Northcraft  Addition  to  Fresno  City  and  of  Re-subdivision  of  lots 
10  and  11  Park  Addition  to  Fresno  City,  California,  as  Laura  Street,  be 
and  the  same  is  hereby  changed  to  Franklin  Avenue. 

Sec.  32.  That  that  street  which  extends  along  the  east  side  of  Wood- 
ward's Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno  and  is  so  shown  on  the  Map  of  said 


ORDINANCE  NO.  621.  201 

Woodward's  Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  is  hereby  named  and  desig- 
nated Pearl  Street,  and  the  same  shall  henceforth  be  known  as  Pearl 

Street. 

Sec.  33.  That  that  street  between  blocks  2  and  3  of  Yosemite  Addition 
to  Fresno  City  and  which  extends  from  Poplar  Avenue  to  San  Pablo  Ave- 
nue, and  as  so  shown  on  the  map  of  said  Yosemite  Addition  to  Fresno  City, 
is  hereby  named  and  designated  Klondike  Street,  and  the  same  shall 
henceforth  be  known  as  Klondike  Street 

Sec.  34.  All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  35.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  621. 

In  effect  Sept.  20,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  districting  and  subdividing  the  City  of  Fresno  and  tlie 
City  of  Fresno  School  District  into  municipal  election  precincts  for  hold- 
ing certain  elections,  and  repealing  Ordinances  numbered  385,  480  and 
578  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  City  of  Fresno  be  and  is  hereby  districted  and 
subdivided  into  twenty-five  Municipal  Election  Precincts  hereinafter  de- 
scribed, for  holding  all  municipal  elections  in  said  City,  and  that  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  School  District  lying  outside  of  the  City  of 
Fresno  be  and  is  districted  and  subdivided  into  three  additional  precincts 
for  the  purpose  of  voting  for  School  Directors  of  the  City  of  Fresno  School 
District. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  1. 

Sec.  2.  Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  1  shall  comprise  and  include 
all  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Silvia 
Street  and  the  south  line  of  Central  Addition  to  Fresno  City;  on  the  south- 
east by  Tuolumne  Street  and  on  the  southwest  by  K  Street. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  2. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  2  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Silvia  Street  and 
Tulare  Avenue,  on  the  east  by  East  Street,  on  the  south  and  southeast 
by  Kern  Avenue  and  Kern  Street,  on  the  southwest  by  Q  Street,  and  on 
the  northwest  by  Tuolumne  Street. 

Municipal   Election  Precinct  No.  3. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  3  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  and  the  northwest  by 
Kern  Avenue  and  Kern  Street,  on  the  east  by  East  Street,  on  the  south 
and  southeast  by  Ventura  Avenue  and  on  the  southwest  by  Q  Street. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  4. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  4  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  as  follows:  Commencing  at  the 
intersection  of  Ventura  Avenue  and  K  Street;  thence  northeasterly  along 
Ventura  Avenue  to  Angus  Street;  thence  south  along  the  east  line  of  said 
City  to  the  north  line  of  Woodward's  Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno; 
thence  east  to  the  northeast  corner  of  said  Woodward's  Addition;  thence 


202  ORDINANCE  NO.  621. 

south  to  the  southeast  corner  of  said  Woodward's  Addition;  thence  west 
to  the  southwest  corner  of  said  Wodward's  Addition;  thence  north  to  the 
northwest  corner  of  said  Woodward's  addition;  thence  east  to  the  inter-^ 
section  of  Hamilton  and  K  Streets;  thence  northwest  to  the  point  of  com- 
mencement. 

Municipal  Eiection  Precinct  No.  5. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  5  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Kern  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  Q  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Ventura  Avenue  and  on 
the  southwest  by  K  Street. 

IVIunicipal  Election  Precinct  No.  6. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  6  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Fresno  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  Q  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Kern  Street,  and  on  the 
southwest  by  K  Street. 

IVIunicipal  Eiection  Precinct  No.  7. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  7  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Tuolumne 
Street,  on  the  northeast  by  Q  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Fresno  Street 
and  on  the  southwest  by  K  Street. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  8. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  8  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  the  south  line  of 
Central  Addition  to  Fresno  City,  on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the 
southeast  by  Calaveras  Street,  and  on  the  southwest  by  the  main  line  of 
the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  9. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  9  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Calaveras 
Street,  on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Tuolumne  Street, 
and  on  the  southwest  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  10. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  10  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Tuolumne 
Street,  on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Fresno  Street 
and  on  the  southwest  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  11. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No,  11  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Fresno  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Mariposa  Street,  and 
on  the  southwest  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  12. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  12  shall  comprise  and  Include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Mariposa 
Street,  on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Tulare  Street 
and  on  the  southwest  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  13. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  13  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Tulare  Street, 


ORDINANCE  NO.  621.  203 

on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  Inyo  Street  and  on  the 
southwest  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Kailroaa. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  14. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  14  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Inyo  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  K  Street,  on  the  southeast  by  the  north  and  west 
lines  of  Woodward's  Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  on  the  south* 
west  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  15. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  15  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Tulare  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad,  and  on 
the  south  by  the  south  City  Limits. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  16. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  16  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  northwest  by  Merced  Street, 
on  the  northeast  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad,  on  the 
southeast  by  Tulare  Street,  on  the  south  by  the  south  City  Limits,  and 
on  the  west  by  the  west  City  Limits. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  17. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  17  shall  comprise  and  Include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Silvia  Street,  on 
the  northeast  by  the  main  line  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad,  on  the 
southeast  by  Merced  Street,  and  on  the  west  by  the  west  City  Limits. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  18. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  18  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 
on  the  east  by  Forthcamp  Avenue,  on  the  south  by  the  south  line  of  Cen- 
tral Addition  to  Fresno  City  and  Silvia  Street,  and  on  the  west  by  the 
west   City   Limits. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  19. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  19  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 
on  the  east  by  San  Pablo  Avenue,  on  the  south  by  the  south  line  of  Central 
Addition  to  Fresno  City,  and  on  the  west  by  Forthcamp  Avenue. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  20. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  20  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 
on  the  east  by  Blackstone  Avenue,  on  the  south  by  Silvia  Street  and  the 
south  line  of  Central  Addition  to  Fresno  City,  and  on  the  west  by  San 
Pablo  Avenue. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  21. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  21  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 
on  the  east  by  Diana  Street,  on  the  south  by  Silvia  Street,  and  on  the 
west  by  Blackstone  Avenue. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  22. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  22  shall  comprise  and  Include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 


204  ORDINANCE  NO.  621. 

on  the  east  by  Fresno  Avenue,  on  the  south  by  Silvia  Street  and  on  tRe 
west  by  Diana  Street. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  23. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  23  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  bounded  on  the  north  by  Belmont  Avenue, 
on  the  east  by  First  Street,  on  the  south  by  Silvia  Street  and  Tulare  Ave- 
nue, and  on  the  west  by  Fresno  Avenue. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  24. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  24  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  which  is  situate  in  section  34  in  township  13 
south  of  range  20  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  25. 

Municipal  Election  Precinct  No.  25  shall  comprise  and  include  all  that 
portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  which  is  situate  in  section  33  in  township  13 
south  of  range  20  east.  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian. 

Sec.  3.  The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  by  the  resolution 
or  order  preliminary  to  or  calling  any  election,  or  by  the  advertisement 
or  publication  giving  notice  of  any  election,  may  consolidate  the  municipal 
election  precincts  and  may  otherwise  precinct  and  subdivide  the  mun- 
icipality into  special  election  percincts  for  any  such  election;  but  unless 
otherwise  ordered  or  noticed  for  any  election,  the  municipal  election  pre- 
cincts for  all  municipal  elections  shall  be  as  in  this  ordinance  hereinbefore 
set  forth,  and  the  numbers  of  municipal  election  precincts  (unless  other- 
wise specified)  shall  be  deemed  to  refer  to,  designate  and  describe  the 
municipal  election  precincts  respectively  hereinbefore  set  forth. 

Sec.  4.  That  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  School  District  lying 
outside  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  be  and  is  hereby  dis- 
tricted and  subdivided  into  three  election  precincts  for  the  purpose  of 
voting  for  school  directors  of  the  City  of  Fresno  School  District,  and  said 
precincts  are  hereby  named  and  designated  as  follows: 

East  Fresno  ScFiool  Election  Precinct. 

East  Fresno  School  Election  Precinct  shall  comprise  and  include  all 
of  sections  1,  2,  11  and  12,  all  that  portion  of  section  10  lying  outside  the 
corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  the  north  half  of  section  15,  in 
township  14  south  of  range  20  east.  Mount  Diable  Base  and  Meredian. 

Belmont  School  Election  Precinct. 

Belmont  School  Election  Precinct  shall  comprise  and  include  all  of 
sections  21,  22,  27  and  28,  the  north  half,  and  the  north  half  of  the  south 
half  of  section  34,  the  west  half  and  the  south-east  quarter  of  section  35, 
in  township  13  south  of  range  20  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian. 

Hedges  School   Election   Precinct. 

Hedges  School  Election  Precinct  shall  comprise  and  include  all  of  sec- 
tions 31  and  32,  all  that  portion  of  section  33  lying  outside  the  corporate 
limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  the  east  half  and  the  southwest  quarter  of 
section  29,  and  the  south  half  of  section  30,  in  township  13  south  of  range 
20  east,  Mount  Diablo  Base  and  Meridian,  and  the  north  half;  the  north- 
east quarter  of  the  southwest  quarter,  and  the  northwest  quarter  of  the 
southeast  quarter  of  section  5  in  township  14  south  of  range  20  east.  Mount 
Diablo  Base  and  Meridian. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  622  AND  625.  205 

Sec.  5.  Those  ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno  known  and  designated 
as  Ordinances  Nos.  385,  480  and  578,  and  all  other  ordinances  and  parts 
of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are  hereby 
repealed. 

Sec.  6.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  622. 

In  effect  Sept.  20th,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  the  removal  of  debris  resulting  from  fire. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  owner  or  person  having  in  his  possession,  or  under 
his  control,  upon  any  premises  any  hay  or  forage  of  any  kind,  bales  of 
wool,  cotton,  rags,  paper  or  other  substances  which  have  been  rendered 
useless  or  unmerchantable  by  reason  of  any  fire  on  such  premises,  or  any 
other  debris  resulting  from  such  fire,  must  commence  to  remove  the  same 
from  such  premises  within  twenty-four  hours  after  notice  so  to  do  from 
the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department,  and  must  thereupon  proceed  with,  and 
diligently  carry  on,  the  work  of  such  removal  until  the  same  has  been 
completed. 

Sec.  2.  That  any  person  who  shall  violate  any  of  the  provisions  of 
this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  convic- 
tion thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  exceeding  Three  Hundred  Dol- 
lars, or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for 
a  period  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprison- 
ment. 

Sec.  3.  That  this  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  In  force  imme- 
diately on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  625. 
In  effect  Dec.  20,  1910. 

An  Ordinance  for  police  regulation,  and  prohibiting  the  obstruction  of 
passage,  travel  and  traffic  in  certain  streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno  and  pro- 
hibiting public  speeches,  lectures  and  discourses  upon  the  public  streets 
and  alleys  and  other  public  places  of  certain  portions  of  said  City. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  to 
stand  or  sit  idly  in  or  upon  any  public  street,  alley,  sidewalk  or  cross- 
walk in  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  to  stand  or  sit  in  or  upon  any  such  public 
street,  alley,  sidewalk  or  cross-walk,  so  as  in  any  manner  to  hinder  or 
obstruct  the  free  passage  therein  of  persons  passing  along  the  same,  or 
so  as  in  any  manner  to  annoy  or  molest  persons  passing  along  the  same, 
or  to  stand  in  or  at  the  entrance  of  any  church,  hall,  theater,  or  place  of 
public  assemblage  so  as  in  any  manner  to  obstruct  such  entrance. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  to  hold, 
conduct  or  address  any  assemblage,  meeting  or  gathering  of  persons,  or 
to  make  or  deliver  any  public  speech,  lecture  or  discourse,  or  to  conduct 
or  take  part  in  any  public  debate  or  discussion,  in  or  upon  any  public  park, 
public  street  or  alley  within  the  district  bounded  as  follows:  Commencing 


206  ORDINANCE  NO.  628 

at  the  point  of  interesection  of  the  northwesterly  line  of  Tuolumne  Street 
with  the  southwesterly  line  of  D  Street  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  running 
thence  in  a  northeasterly  direction  to  the  point  of  intersection  of  the  north- 
easterly line  of  M  Street  with  the  northwesterly  line  of  Tuolumne  Street; 
thence  in  a  southeasterly  direction  to  the  point  of  intersection  of  the  south- 
easterly line  of  Inyo  Street  with  the  northeasterly  line  of  M  Street; 
thence  in  a  southwesterly  direction  to  the  point  of  intersection  of  the 
southwesterly  line  of  D  Street  with  the  southeasterly  line  of  Inyo  Street; 
thence  in  a  northwesterly  direction  to  the  point  of  commencement. 

Sec.  3.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  of  not  less  than  five  dollars  nor  more  than 
forty  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of 
Fresno  for  a  term  not  to  exceed  forty  days. 

Sec.  4.  All  ordinances  and  party  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  pro- 
visions of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  628. 
In  effect  Feb.  8,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  lodging  house  keepers  to  keep  a  register  of  the 
persons  renting  or  occupying  rooms  In  such  lodging  house,  and  prescribing 
the  duties  of  such  lodging  house  keepers  with  reference  to  such  register, 
and  repealing  Ordinance  No.  572. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

1.  Every  person,  firm,  company  or  corporation,  within  the  limits  of 
the  City  of  Fresno,  who  keeps,  maintains  or  controls  a  lodging  house,  shall 
provide,  keep  and  maintain  a  public  register,  and  shall  require  every  per- 
son who  rents  or  occupies  a  room  in  such  lodging  house  to  write  in  said 
register  his  name  and  place  of  residence;  such  registration  shall  be  made 
upon  a  page  of  such  register  properly  dated  with  reference  to  the  day  of 
the  year,  month  and  week,  and  at  the  time  the  person  rents  or  arranges 
to  occupy  a  room. 

2.  Such  lodging  house  register  so  kept  shall  be  open  to  the  public  at 
any  and  all  reasonable  hours,  and  the  pages  thereof  shall,  upon  demand, 
be  open  for  inspection  or  investigation  by  any  member  of  the  Police  Force 
or  other  peace  officer  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  immediately  upon  demand, 
having  been  made  by  such  peace  officers. 

3.  The  violation  of  this  ordinance,  or  any  of  its  clauses,  shall  be,  and 
is  hereby  made,  a  misdemeanor,  and  the  punishment  therefor  shall  be  a 
fine  of  not  less  than  Ten  (10)  nor  more  than  Three  Hundred  (300)  Dol- 
lars, or  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County  Jail  for  a  period  of  time  not 
to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

4.  Ordinance  No.  572,  and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in 
conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are  hereby  repealed. 

5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately  on 
and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCES  NO.  629  AND  630.  207 

ORDINANCE  NO.  629. 
In  effect  Feb.  8th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  the  rate  of  speed  at  which  any  street  car, 
steam  engine  or  railway  cars  may  be  propelled,  within  the  limits  of  the 
City  of  Fresno,  and  repealing  Ordinances  Nos.  408  and  524. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation,  to  propel 
or  cause  to  be  propelled  any  street  car  on  any  street  or  other  public  way 
in  this  City  at  a  rate  of  speed  greater  than  sixteen  miles  an  hour. 

Second.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation  to 
propel  or  cause  to  be  propelled  any  street  car,  upon,  across,  or  around  any 
corner  of,  any  of  the  following  streets  or  alley  crossings  within  this  City, 
to-wit:  — 

Kern  Street  between  H  and  K  Streets;  Tulare  Street  between  H  and  K 
Streets;  Mariposa  Street  between  H  and  K  Streets;  Fresno  Street  be- 
tween H  and  K  Streets;  and  Merced  Street  between  H  and  K  Streets; 
also  H,  I,  J,  and  K  Streets  between  Merced  and  Kern  Streets,  or  any  alley 
crossing  any  of  said  streets  within  said  limits,  at  a  greater  rate  of  speed 
than  eight  miles  per  hour. 

Third.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  in  charge,  having  control, 
or  directing  the  movement  of,  any  steam  engine  or  any  railway  cars,  to 
cause  or  permit  any  such  engine,  car,  or  cars,  to  be  propelled  along  or 
across  any  of  the  street  crossings  of  this  City  at  a  greater  rate  of  speed 
than  eight  miles  an  hour. 

Fourth.  All  street  cars  operated  upon  any  of  the  streets  or  public 
places  in  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  stop  to  take  on  or  let  off  passengers 
on  the  near  side  of  the  cross  street  toward  which  said  car  is  going;  such 
street  car  must  stop  so  that  the  front  platform  of  the  same  shall  be  in 
line  with  the  near  sidewalk  on  the  cross  street. 

Fifth.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  or 
doing,  or  causing  to  be  done  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  Is 
guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  therefor  shall  be  punished 
by  a  fine  not  exceeding  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in 
the  City  or  County  Jail  not  to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine 
and  imprisonment. 

Sixth.  Ordinances  Nos.  408  and  524  and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of 
ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are  hereby 
expressly  repealed. 

Seventh.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  Immediately 
on  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  630. 

In  effect  Feb.  8th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  the  use  of  the  sewerage  system  of  the  City 
of  Fresno  by  the  inhabitants  thereof  and  prescribing  penalties  for  the 
violation  of  the  same,  and  repealing  ordinances  numbered  546  and  562. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

First.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm,  company  or  associa- 
tion, to  deposit  in  any  part  or  portion  of  the  sewerage  system  of  the  City 
of  Fresno  any  crude  petroleum,  gasoline,  kerosene,  or  other  substance, 
of  which  any  oils  or  any  crude  oil  is  a  component  part. 


208  ORDINANCE  NO.  631. 

Second.  No  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  shall  be  permitted 
to  use,  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  in  connection  with  the  sewerage  system 
thereof,  any  automatic  flush  tank,  of  any  kind  or  description,  for  any  pur- 
pose, which  will  automatically  dump,  deposit  or  discharge  the  water 
therein  accumulated,  at  periods  of  less  than  five  minutes. 

Third.  No  person,  firm,  company,  corporation  or  association  shall  de- 
posit, or  permit  to  be  deposited,  in  any  part  of  the  sewerage  system  of 
the  City  of  Fresn'o,  any  sand,  dirt,  lime,  cement,  or  seeds,  or  any  other 
substance  which  has  a  tendency  to  settle  to  the  bottom  of  the  sewer- 
age pipes,  or  to  clog  the  same  in  any  way  which  will  interfere  with  the 
free  and  unobstructed  flow  of  the  sewage  therein. 

Fourth.  No  person,  firm,  company,  corporation  or  association  manag- 
ing, maintaining,  or  having  the  control  of  any  raisin  or  fruit  packing  house, 
which  is  connected  with  the  sewerage  system  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall 
permit  or  cause  to  be  deposited  in  any  part  of  the  sewerage  system  of  the 
City  of  Fresno  any  water  or  other  substance,  into  which  fruit  or  raisins 
have  been  dipped  or  processed,  or  to  connect,  or  to  cause  to  be  connected, 
with  the  sewerage  system  of  the  City  of  Fresno  any  pipes,  or  sewerage 
connections,  into  or  through  which  any  seeds,  pits,  stems,  skins  or  fruit 
may  or  can  be  deposited  or  placed  in  the  sewerage  system  of  the  City  of 
Fresno,  without  placing  in  connection  with  such  sewerage  connections  a 
sand-trap,  and  also  initial  receptacles  or  tanks  for  the  purpose  of  catching 
the  seeds,  stems,  skins,  pits  and  fruit  and  preventing  them  from  gaining 
an  entrance  into  the  sewerage  system,  which  said  sand-traps  and  re- 
ceptacles or  tanks  shall  be  constructed  in  accordance  with  the  specifica- 
tions and  plans  on  file  in  the  ofiice  of  the  plumbing  inspector  of  the  City 
of  Fresno,  and  shall  be  installed  to  the  satisfaction  of  said  plumbing  in- 
spector of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Fifth.  No  person,  company,  corporation  or  association  shall  have  any 
wash  rack,  or  any  other  rack  of  any  kind,  connected  with  the  sewage  sys- 
tem of  the  City  of  Fresno,  through  which  or  by  the  use  of  which,  sands, 
sediment,  dirt  or  other  substances  which  settle  to  the  bottom  of  the  sewer 
pipes,  may  be  deposited  in,  or  go  therefrom  into,  the  sewerage  system. 

Sixth.  It  shall  be,  and  is  hereby  made,  the  duty  of  the  plumbing  in- 
spector of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  examine  and  report  immediately  to,  and 
thereafter  from  time  to  time  to  keep  this  Board  informed  by  such  reports 
of  the  conditions  of  all  matters  covered  by  this  ordinance,  copies  of  which 
reports  shall  be  by  said  plumbing  inspector  filed  and  kept  as  permanent 
records  in  his  ofiice. 

Seventh.  A  violation  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  a  misdemeanor  and 
upon  conviction  thereof  the  punishment  shall  be  by  fine  not  to  exceed 
$300.00,  or  by  impriosnment  in  the  City  or  County  Jail  not  to  exceed 
ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Eighth.  Ordinances  numbered  546  and  562,  and  all  ordinances  and 
parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are 
hereby  repealed. 

Ninth.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  on  and  after 
its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  631. 

In  effect  Feb.  8th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  requiring  all  persons,  who,  within  the  limits  of  the  City 
of  Fresno,  buy,  sell,  exchange,  or  otherwise  deal  In  and  with  second-hand 
goods  as  a  business  to  keep  a  register,  and  repealing  Ordinance  No.  553. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 


ORDINANCE  NO.  632.  209 

First.  All  persons,  firms,  companies,  or  corporations,  who,  within  the 
limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  buy,  sell,  barter,  exchange,  or  otherwise  deal 
in  and  with,  second  hand  commodities  of  any  kind  or  description,  in  a 
regularly  fixed  place  of  business,  shall  immediately  enter,  in  the  English 
language,  in  a  register,  to  be  kept  by  him,  them,  or  it,  the  date  any  piece 
or  portion  of  second  hand  property  is  purchased,  and  an  accurate  descrip- 
tion of  the  property  so  purchased,  together  with  the  name  and  address  of 
the  person  from  whom  it  is  purchased. 

Second.  Every  person,  firm,  company,  or  corporation,  who  fails  or  re- 
fuses to  produce  his  register  for  the  Inspection  of,  or  to  exhibit  all  ar- 
ticles purchased  by  him  in  his  business  as  a  second  hand  dealer  to,  any 
officer  holding  a  warrant  authorizing  him  to  search  for  personal  property 
or  the  head  of  the  Police  Department  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall  be  guilty 
of  a  misdemeanor. 

Third.  The  violation  of  this  ordinance  shall  constitute  a  misdemeanor 
and  the  punishment  therefor  shall  be  imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County 
Jail  for  not  more  than  ninety  days  or  by  a  fine  of  not  more  than  $300  00 
or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment  *    ' 

Fourth.  Ordinance  No.  553,  and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances 
in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed 

Fifth.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately  on 
and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  632. 
In  effect  Feb.  8th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  providing  for  the  sale  and  storage  of  petroleum  and  the 
refined  products  thereof,  and  repealing  Ordinance  No.  302. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful,  without  the  permission  of  the  Board  of 
1  rustees,  for  any  person  or  persons,  firm  or  corporation,  to  store,  permit 
the  storage  of  or  to  keep  for  sale  in  any  one  building,  within  the  corporate 
limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  a  larger  quantity  than  One  Hundred  gallons 
of  crude  petroleum,  except  when  stored  in  a  building  or  warehouse  li- 
censed for.  used  and  devoted  exclusively  to,  the  storage  of  petroleum 
gasoline,  any  product  of  petroleum  or  other  hydrocarbon  liquids.  ' 

Sec.  2  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  or  persons,  firm  or  corpora- 
tion, to  store,  permit  the  storage  of,  or  to  keep  for  sale  in  any  one  build- 
ing  w  thin  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  a  larger  quantity 
than  ten  gallons  of  gasoline,  any  product  of  petroleum  or  other  hydro- 
carbon liquids,  which  shall  flash  or  emit  an  inflammable  vapor  at  a  tem- 
perature below  110  degrees  Fahrenheit,  unless  the  same  be  kept  stored 
in  a  building  or  warehouse  especially  licensed  for,  used  for  and  devoted 
exclusively  to,  the  stprage  of  gasoline,  and  other  products  of  petroleum 

=t.^/'°;''n'^';''  ^'^"k^';    ^""^    ^^^^    substances,    in  whatever  quantities 
stored,  shall  always  be  kept  in  metal  cans  or  tanks.  "i-^ues 

Sec.  3  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  or  persons,  firm  or  corpora- 
tion, to  store  permit  the  storage  of,  or  to  keep  for  sale,  in  any  one  build- 
Sfn^^/i '"l^^H  ^^^P^^f^^  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  a  larger  quantity 
ihtn  V^  J^^^d.^ed  gallons  of  refined  petroleum,  and  said  quantity  or  less 
shal  be  kept  in  metal  cans,  and  the  said  oil  shall  stand  a  temperatu?! 
of  110  degrees  Fahrenheit  or  better  before  it  shall  flash  or  emit  an  in- 

14* 


210  ORDINANCE  NO.  632. 

flammable  vapor.  Provided,  however,  that  refined  petroleum  in  larger 
quantities  may  be  kept  or  stored  in  a  building  or  warehouse  duly  licensed 
for,  used  for,  and  devoted  exclusively  to,  the  storage  of  such  substances. 

Sec.  4.  No  building  or  warehouse  shall  be  licensed  for  the  purpose 
stated  in  this  ordinance,  except  upon  the  recommendation,  that  it  is  suit- 
able therefor,  of  the  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Fire  Department  and  a  majority 
of  the  Fire  Department  Committee  of  the  Board  of  Trustees;  the  License 
Collector  shall  exact  for  such  license  the  sum  of  one  dollar  per  month, 
payable  quarterly  in  advance;  provided,  that  no  such  warehouse  shall  be 
used  for  storage  of  gasoline  or  other  products  of  petroleum  which  shall 
flash  or  emit  an  inflammable  vapor  at  a  temperature  below  110  degrees 
Fahrenheit,  unless  such  warehouse  shall  be  especially  recommended  for 
such  storage  as  hereinbefore  provided,  and  shall  be  especially  licensed 
for  such  storage,  and  have  prominently  printed  externally  on  the  front 
thereof  in  plain  Roman  letters,  at  least  five  inches  in  length,  the  words, 
"LICENSED  FOR  THE  STORA&E  OF  GASOLINE." 

Sec.  5.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  persons,  firm  or  corpora- 
tion to  mix  or  adulterate  with  benzine,  naphtha,  gasoline  or  any  other 
substance,  any  oil  to  be  used  for  illuminating  purposes,  or  to  sell  or  keep 
the  same  for  sale,  and  all  oils  or  fluids  manufactured  from  petroleum  or 
its  products  to  be  used  for  illuminating  purposes,  shall  be  required  to 
stand  a  temperature  of  110  degrees  Fahrenheit  or  better,  before  it  shall 
flash  or  emit  an  inflammable  vapor. 

Sec.  6.  Any  person  or  persons  manufacturing  or  selling  illuminating 
oils  or  fluids  made  from  petroleum  or  its  products,  shall  be  required  to 
have  stamped  upon  the  case  or  package  the  name  of  the  manufacturer  and 
seller  thereof,  and  his  place  of  business,  together  with  the  words,  "War- 
ranted to  stand  a  temperature  of  110  degrees  Fahrenheit  before  it  will 
flash  or  emit  an  inflammable  vapor,"  and  any  seller  shall  furnish  a  certif- 
icate of  the  test  above  when  required. 

Sec.  7.  Any  question  arising  under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
as  to  the  character  of  the  oils  herein  mentioned,  shall  be  tested  by,  or  in 
the  presence  of  the  Board  of  Fire  Commissioners  and  the  Chief  Engineer 
of  the  Fire  Department,  and  they  shall  decide  the  tests  of  such  oils. 

Sec.  8.  All  said  articles  shall  be  tested  and  their  quality  determinec^ 
by  the  above  designated  persons,  using  C.  J.  Tagliabue's  instruments,  or 
such  other  improved  instruments  as  may  be  approved  by  both  parties. 

Sec.  9.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  and 
all  police  ofiicers  of  the  City  of  Fresno  to  carry  out  the  provisions  of  Sec* 
tions  1,  2,  3,  5  and  6  of  this  ordinance,  and  they  may  enter  upon  the  pren> 
ises  where  such  oils  are  manufactured,  stored,  kept  or  sold,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  examining  such  oils,  and  no  person  shall  hinder  or  obstruct  sucll 
ofiicers  in  carrying  out  the  foregoing  provisions. 

Sec.  10.  The  Chief  of  the  Fire  Department  and  all  police  ofiicers  of  the 
City  of  Fresno  are  directed  to  see  that  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are 
enforced,  and  to  file  complaints  in  the  Police  Court  for  violation  of  the 
provisions  hereof. 

Sec.  11.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  on  conviction  shall  be  pun- 
ished by  a  fine  of  not  more  than  Three  Hundred  Dollars, or  by  imprisonment 
in  the  County  Jail  not  more  than  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  im- 
prisonment, and  the  continuance  or  maintaining  of  such  violation  shall  be 
deemed  a  new  offense  for  each  day  on  which  the  same  is  so  continued 
or  maintained,  and  shall  be  punished  accordingly. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  633.  211 

Sec.  12.    Ordinance  No.  302.  and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances 
in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  13.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  on  and  after 
its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  633. 
In  effect  Feb.  23rd,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  providing  for  protection  against  fire  and  establishing  the 
fire  limits  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  State  of  California,  and  repealing 
Ordinances  numbered  602  and  569  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  the  fire  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  are  hereby  de- 
clared to  constitute  and  be  all  that  portion  of  the  said  City  of  Fresno 
bounded  and  described  as  follows,  to  wit: 

Commencing  at  the  northerly  corner  of  lot  nine  (9)  in  block  145  of  the 
City  (formerly  Town)  of  Fresno,  thence  in  a  southeasterly  direction  to 
the  northerly  corner  of  lot  nine  (9)  in  block  144;  thence  in  a  southwest- 
erly direction  along  the  southeasterly  lines  of  lots  eight  (8)  and  twenty- 
five  (25)  in  each  of  the  blocks  numbered  144,  135,  126  and  117,  to  the 
southerly  corner  of  lot  twenty-five  (25)  in  block  117;  thence  at  a  right 
angle  in  a  southeasterly  direction  along  the  northeasterly  line  of  "M" 
Street  to  the  southerly  corner  of  block  117;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a 
southwesterly  direction  along  the  northwesterly  line  of  Kern  Street  to 
the  easterly  corner  of  lot  seventeen  (17)  in  block  95;  thence  at  a  right 
angle  in  a  southeasterly  direction  to  the  easterly  corner  of  lot  seventeen 
(17)  in  block  96;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southwesterly  direction 
along  the  northwesterly  line  of  Inyo  Street  to  the  southerly  comer  of 
block  96;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southeasterly  direction  along  the 
northeasterly  line  of  "K"  Street  to  the  southerly  corner  of  block  97;  thence 
at  a  right  angle  in  a  southwesterly  direction  along  the  northwesterly  line 
of  Mono  Street  to  the  easterly  corner  of  block  53;  thence  at  a  right  angle 
in  a  northwesterly  direction  along  the  southwesterly  line  of  "G"  Street 
to  the  easterly  comer  of  block  51;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southwest- 
erly direction  along  the  northwesterly  line  of  Kern  Street  to  the  southerly 
corner  of  block  38;  thence  at  aright  angle  in  a  northwesterly  direction 
along  the  northeasterly  line  of  "E"  Street  to  the  westerly  corner  of  block 
39;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  northeasterly  direction  along  the  southeast- 
erly line  of  Mariposa  Street  to  the  westerly  comer  of  block  50;  thence 
at  a  right  angle  in  a  northwesterly  direction  along  the  northeasterly  line 
of  "F"  Street  to  the  westerly  corner  of  block  49;  thence  at  a  right  angle 
in  a  northeasterly  direction  along  the  southeasterly  line  of  Fresno  Street 
to  the  northerly  corner  of  block  49;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  north- 
westerly direction  along  the  southwesterly  line  of  "G"  Street  to  the 
northerly  corner  of  block  46;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  northeasterly 
direction  along  the  southeasterly  line  of  Stanislaus  Street  to  the  north- 
erly corner  of  block  68;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southeasterly  di- 
rection along  the  southwesterly  line  of  "J"  Street  to  the  northerly  comer 
corner  of  block  70 ;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  northwesterly  direction  along 
the  southeasterly  line  of  Merced  Street  to  the  westerly  corner  of  block 
107;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southeasterly  direction  along  the  north- 
easterly line  of  "L"  Street  to  the  westerly  corner  of  lot  21  in  block  107; 
thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  northeasterly  direction  along  the  northwest- 
erly line  of  said  lot  21  in  block  107  to  the  northerly  corner  of  said  lot; 
thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  southeasterly  direction  to  the  easterly  corner 


212  ORDINANCE  NO.  633. 

of  lot  seventeen  (17)  in  said  block  107;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a. 
northeasterly  direction  along  the  northwesterly  line  of  Fresno  Street  to 
the  southerly  corner  of  block  114;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  south- 
easterly direction  along  the  northeasterly  line  of  "M"  Street  to  the  south- 
erly corner  of  lot  25  in  block  116;  thence  at  a  right  angle  in  a  northeast- 
erly direction  along  the  northwesterly  line  of  lots  24  and  9  in  each  of  the 
blocks  numbered  116,  127,  134  and  145,  to  the  point  of  commencement 
(excepting  therefrom  blocks  93,  94,  105  and  106,  or  what  is  commonly 
known  as  the  Fresno  County  Court  House  Park) ;  all  of  said  lots,  blocks- 
and  streets  being  as  the  same  are  shown  on  the  respective  maps  of  the 
Town  of  Fresno  on  file  and  of  record  in  the  office  of  the  County  Recorder 
of  the  County  of  Fresno,  the  said  fire  limits  including  and  comprising 
all  of  blocks  38,  39,  49,  50,  51,  58,  59,  60,  62,  63,  64,  65,  68,  69,  70,  71,  72, 
73,  74,  75,  80,  81,  82,  83,  84,  85,  92,  95,  and  the  southwesterly  half  of 
block  96;  all  of  block  104;  lots  numbered  from  17  to  21  both  inclusive  in 
block  107;  lots  numbered  from  9  to  24  both  inclusive  in  block  116;  lots 
numbered  from  1  to  8  inclusive,  and  lots  numbered  from  25  to  32  both 
inclusive  in  block  117;  lots  numbered  from  1  to  8  both  inclusive,  and  lots 
numbered  from  25  to  32  both  inclusive  in  block  126;  lots  numbered  from 
9  to  24  both  inclusive  in  block  127;  lots  numbered  from  9  to  24  both  in- 
clusive in  block  134;  lots  numbered  from  1  to  8  both  inclusive,  and  lots 
numbered  from  25  to  32  both  inclusive  in  block  135;  lots  numbered  from 
1  to  8  both  inclusive,  and  lots  numbered  from  25  to  32  both  inclusive  in 
block  144;  and  lots  numbered  from  9  to  24  both  inclusive  in  block  145; 
also  that  parcel  of  land  bounded  as  follows:  Commencing  at  the  inter- 
section of  the  southeasterly  line  of  Stanislaus  Street  (produced)  with  the 
southwesterly  line  of  "H"  Street,  thence  southeasterly  along  the  south- 
westerly line  of  said  "H"  Street  to  the  northwesterly  line  of  Mono  Street; 
thence  southwesterly  along  the  northwesterly  line  of  Mono  Street  to  its 
intersection  with  the  northeasterly  line  of  "G"  Street;  thence  north- 
westerly along  the  northeasterly  line  of  "G"  Street  to  its  intersection  with 
the  southeasterly  line  of  Stanislaus  Street  (produced) ;  thence  northeast- 
erly along  the  southeasterly  line  of  Stanislaus  Street  (produced)  to  the< 
point  of  commencement. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  or 
persons,  firm,  company  or  corporation  to  erect  or  construct  at  any  place 
within  the  boundaries  of  that  portion  of  the  City  hereinbefore  described 
as  the  fire  limits  of  said  City,  or  upon  any  of  the  lots  or  parcels  of  land 
included  within  said  fire  limits,  any  building  or  structure  unless  such 
building  is  constructed  and  erected  in  accordance  with  the  requirements 
for  buildings  within  the  fire  limits,  as  such  requirements  are  now  set 
forth  in  Ordinance  No.  607  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  as  may  hereafter  be 
set  forth  or  required  by  ordinances  supplemental  thereto  or  amendatory 
thereof  for  buildings  within  the  fire  limits  of  said  City. 

Sec.  3.  Any  person  or  persons,  firm,  company  or  corporation  violating' 
any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not. 
to  exceed  $300.00,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County 
of  Fresno,  for  a  term  not  to  exceed  ninety  (90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine 
and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  4.  Ordinances  numbered  602  and  569  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and 
all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of 
this  ordinance,  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication, immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  635  213 

ORDINANCE  NO.  635. 

In  eflfect  March  9,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  prescribing  and  adopting  general  rules  and  standard 
specifications  for  curbing,  grading  and  oiling  of  streets  In  the  City  of 
Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  Streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno  hereafter  to  be  curbed  and 
graded,  or  curbed,  graded  and  oiled,  shall,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by 
the  Board  of  Trustees  of  said  City,  be  curbed  and  graded,  or  curbed, 
graded,  and  oiled,  is  in  this  ordinance  hereinafter  specified. 

Sidewalk  Widths. 

Sec.  2.  Sidewalks  shall  be  of  the  following  widths,  viz:  On  streets  80 
feet  wide  or  over,  the  sidewalks  shall  be  14  feet  wide;  on  streets  60  feet 
wide  or  over,  but  less  than  80  feet,  the  sidewalks  shall  be  12  feet  wide; 
on  streets  50  feet  wide  or  over,  but  less  than  60  feet,  the  sidewalks  shall 
be  10  feet  wide;  on  all  streets  less  than  50  feet  wide,  the  sidewalks  shall 
be  eight  feet  wide,  excepting,  however,  such  sidewalks,  the  width  of  which 
has  heretofore  been  or  may  hereafter  be  otherwise  fixed  or  established 
by  an  ordinance  or  ordinances  particularly  designating  same. 

Crown  and  Cross  Section. 

Sec,  3.  The  street  to  be  graded  shall  be  divided  longitudinally  in 
such  manner  that  a  sidewalk  shall  be  left  on  each  side  of  the  same,  with 
a  roadway  in  the  middle.  Lines  of  curbing  shall  separate  the  sidewalks 
from  the  roadway.  Sidewalks  shall  slope  upwards  from  curb  to  property 
line  four  inches  for  14  foot  sidewalks,  and  three  inches  for  all  other  side" 
walks. 

Gutters,  adjacent  to  curbs,  shall  be  one  (1)  foot  deep,  (measured  ver- 
tically from  the  top  of  curbs) ;  the  crown  of  the  finished  street  shall  be 
three  (3)  inches  higher  than  the  elevation  of  the  curbs  on  either  side, 
and  the  balance  of  the  street  between  curbs  to  be  finished  to  a  uniform 
curve  from  crown  to  gutter.  Alley  intersections  on  sidewalk  lines  shall 
be  graded  so  that  at  the  property  corners  the  elevation  will  be  as  required 
for  the  inner  side  of  sidewalks;  the  center  of  said  alleys  on  property 
lines,  produced,  shall  be  four  inches  lower  than  at  the  property  corners, 
and  then  the  whole  alley  intersection  shall  slope  uniformly  to  the  street 
gutters. 

Curbs — Construction. 

Sec.  4.  Curbs  may  be  either  of  redwood  or  concrete,  as  shall  be  speci- 
fied in  the  Resolution  of  Intention. 

(a)  If  wood  curbs  are  to  be  used,  the  following  specifications  shall 
apply:  All  lumber  used  shall  be  of  the  best  Coast  Redwood;  curb  planks 
shall  be  3  inches  by  14  inches,  16  feet  long  except  where  shorter  lengths 
are  necessary  to  fit  in  the  work;  posts  shall  be  4  inches  by  6  inches,  3^^ 
feet  long.  Posts  shall  be  placed  on  the  sidewalk  side  of  curbs,  with 
their  top  ends  flush  with  curbing,  and  shall  be  placed  at  every  joint  in  the 
curbing  and  at  other  intervals  not  to  exceed  5  1-3  feet  center  to  center. 
At  least  four  60d  nails  shall  be  used  in  each  plank  at  each  post. 

The  curbing  at  corners  of  blocks  shall  be  bevelled  with  a  four  foot 
plank  of  the  same  material  as  above  specified.  At  alley  intersections 
the  curbing  shall  be  returned  squarely  to  alley  corners  along  the  alley 
lines  produced,  with  the  outside  or  alley  edge  of  curb  on  alley  line  pro- 
duced, and  the  top  surface  of  entire  curb  following  the  rise  of  sidewalk. 


214  ORDINANCE  NO.  635 

The  posts  shall  never  be  cut  shorter  than  specified  above,  and  the  earth 
filling  under  and  around  them  shall  be  puddled  or  tamped  firmly,  so  that 
no  future  settling  of  the  earth  will  occur.  The  curbs  shall  be  placed  so 
that  their  top  outer  edges  will  be  on  the  true  official  grades  and  on  the 
sidewalk  lines;  the  curbs  shall  then  be  battered  or  sloped  outwards  into 
the  roadway  two  (2)  inches  in  the  total  depth  of  14  inches. 

(b)  If  concrete  curbs  are  to  be  used,  the  following  specifications  shall 
apply:  The  foundation  shall  be  brought  to  the  required  elevation  and 
shall  be  firm;  if  necessary,  the  foundation  shall  be  tamped,  puddled  or 
filled  with  sand  in  order  to  secure  such  suitable  foundation. 

The  curbs  shall  be  six  (6)  inches  wide  on  the  top  surface,  when  com- 
pleted; eight  (8)  inches  wide  on  the  bottom,  and  fifteen  (15)  inches  deep; 
the  side  of  curb  next  to  the  sidewalk  shall  be  vertical,  and  the  side  next 
to  the  gutter  shall  batter  two  (2)  inches  into  the  roadway.  At  the  block 
corners,  on  street  intersections,  the  curbing  shall  be  turned  with  a  six 
(6)  foot  radius.  At  the  alley  intersections,  the  curbing  shall  be  returned 
to  the  property  corner,  with  a  three  (3)  foot  radius,  in  such  manner  that 
the  outside,  or  alley,  edge  of  the  curb  will  be  on  the  true  alley  line  pro- 
duced, and  shall  follow  the  grade  or  slope  of  the  sidewalks. 

Concrete  shal  be  made  in  the  proportion  of  one  part,  by  measure,  of 
a  standard  brand  of  cement,  answering  all  of  the  requirements,  of  the 
amended  specifications  of  the  American  Society  of  Civil  Engineers,  to 
2^  parts,  by  measure,  of  clean  sharp  sand,  to  five  parts,  by  measure,  of 
gravel  or  crushed  rock,  maximum  size  to  pass  a  2^^  inch  ring. 

The  top  of  all  curbs,  the  gutter  side  of  all  curbs,  and  three  (3)  inches, 
measured  from  the  top  downwards,  of  the  back  face  of  all  curbs,  shall 
be  plastered  with  a  ^  inch  thickness  of  cement  mortar,  trowel  finished^ 
and  blocked  at  least  every  six  feet.  Said  cement  mortar  to  be  made  in 
the  proportion  of  one  (1)  part,  by  measure,  of  a  standard  brand  of  cement 
as  heretofore  specified,  to  1%  parts,  by  measure,  of  clean  sharp  sand. 

The  concrete  and  mortar  materials,  of  the  quantity  and  in  the  propor- 
tion herein  specified,  shall  be  mixed  dry,  in  a  suitable  box  or  on  a  suit- 
able foundation,  until  the  mixture  has  an  even  color;  water  shall  then  be 
added  slowly  while  the  materials  are  being  constantly  turned  and  mixed, 
until  an  evenly  tempered  and  complete  mixture,  suitable  for  its  purpose, 
is  obtained.  Machine  mixers,  satisfactory  to  the  Street  Superintendent, 
may  be  used  in  lieu  of  hand  mixing.  When,  and  as  soon  as,  mixed,  the 
materials  shall  be  placed  in  position  and  tamped  where  necessary.  No 
concrete  or  mortar  which  has  attained  its  initial  "set"  shall  be  used. 

Culverts. 

Sec.  5.  Wherever  specified  in  the  Resolution  of  Intention,  or  wherever 
required  by  conditions  of  surface  drainage,  culverts  shall  be  constructed 
between  curbs;  they  shall  be  four  feet  wide,  outside  measurement,  and 
be  constructed  as  follows:  The  bottom  shall  consist  of  two  layers  of 
brick,  laid  flat,  in  cement  mortar  mixed  in  the  proportion  of  one  part 
cement  to  three  parts  of  clean  sharp  sand,  and  having  the  top  surface  one 
foot  below  the  top  of  adjacent  curbs,  and  extending  the  full  width  of  the 
roadway  to  within  3%  feet  of  the  curb  on  each  side.  The  walls  shall  be 
nine  inches  thick  and  nine  inches  high,  laid  in  cement  mortar,  as  specified 
above,  and  shall  extend  over  the  full  length  of  floor.  4  inch  by  6  inch 
Coast  Redwood  sills  shall  then  be  laid  across  the  walls,  said  sills  to  be 
laid  on  3^4  foot  centers,  and  to  be  bevelled  off  from  the  middle,  to  a  thick- 
ness of  three  inches  at  the  ends.  Space  between  sills,  over  culvert  walls* 
to  be  filled  fiush  with  brick  and  cement  mortar. 

One  inch  Redwood  boards  shall  then  be  laid  on  the  sills  from  curb 
to  curb,  covering  the  full  width  of  culvert,  and  then  two  inch  Oregon 


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Pine  planks  shall  be  laid  upon  the  Redwood  boards,  breaking  joints  in 
every  way  possible.  The  ends  of  planking  over  culverts,  next  to  curbs 
shall  be  recessed  into  the  curbs  so  that  curb  and  plank  will  be  flush.  All 
to  be  spiked  together  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Street  Superintendent 
Bricks  shall  be  first  class,  sound  and  hard  burned  throughout. 

Sidewalk  Approaches. 

Sec.  6.  Wherever  there  are  no  culverts  to  be  constructed  on  sidewalk 
lines,  sidewalk  approaches  shall  be  constructed  across  the  gutters  on 
sidewalk  lines;  they  shall  be  four  feet  wide  and  extend  from  the  curbs 
four  feet  outwardly  to  meet  the  finished  surface  of  the  graded  street. 
Said  approaches  shall  consist  of  four  plank,  each  2"xl2"  by  four  feet  long 
recessed  into  and  spiked  to  the  curb  at  one  end,  and  spiked  to  a  4x6  inch 
sill  4  feet  long,  at  the  other  end. 

Grading. 

Sec.  7.  The  roadway  and  sidewalks  shall  be  graded  up  to  a  height 
and  condition  that  after  rolling,  they  will  present  a  smooth  and  uniform 
surface,  free  from  any  irregularities,  depressions  or  lumps,  and  in  con- 
formity with  the  cross  section,  as  hereinbefore  specified.  No  filling  shall 
be  made  with  other  than  good  sound  earth. 

The  street  shall  be  rolled  with  a  roller  weighing  not  less  than  ten 
tons,  such  rolling  to  be  continued  until  the  surface  is  perfectly  smooth 
and  firm.  Any  places  not  accessible  to  the  roller  shall  be  tamped  with 
hard  tampers,  if  necessary  in  order  to  make  the  surface  perfectly  smooth 
and  firm. 

Oiling. 

Sec.  8.  If  called  for  by  the  Resolution  of  Intention,  the  roadway,  be- 
tween curbs,  shall  be  oiled  under  the  following  specifications: 

After  the  roadway  has  been  graded,  rolled  and  completed  as  herein- 
before specified,  its  top  surface  shall  be  loosened  up  and  pulverized  with 
a  revolving  or  disc  harrow,  or  other  equally  efficient  means,  to  a  depth  of 
at  least  three  inches.  The  surface  shall  then  be  thoroughly  soaked  with 
water  under  the  direction  of  the  Street  Superintendent,  after  which  it 
shall  at  once  be  uniformly  oiled  by  a  suitable  sprinkler,  approved  by  the 
Street  Superintendent,  at  the  rate  of  1%  gallons  per  each  square  yard 
of  surface.  The  disc  harrow  or  other  machine  of  equal  efficiency  shall 
then  be  used  to  thoroughly  mix  the  oil  and  earth  together.  Another  ap- 
plication of  oil  shall  then  be  sprinkled  upon  the  surface,  as  soon  as  pos- 
sible, at  the  rate  of  %  gallon  of  oil  per  each  square  yard  of  surface.  Sand 
shall  then  be  sprinkled  uniformly  over  the  surface  in  sufficient  quantity 
to  take  up  the  free  oil.  The  whole  surface  shall  then  be  thoroughly  rolled 
with  a  roller  weighing  not  less  than  ten  tons.  The  oil  used  shall  be  a 
natural  oil  with  an  asphalt  base,  not  having  been  treated  in  any  way  and 
not  heavier  than  what  is  commonly  known  as  14  gravity  oil.  It  must 
carry  at  least  65%  asphaltum. 

Sec.  9.  Whenever  any  street  or  portion  thereof  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
is  to  be  curbed  and  graded,  or  curbed,  graded  and  oiled,  and  no  special 
specifications  therefor  have  been  adopted,  said  work  or  improvement  shall 
be  done  In  accordance  with  the  specifications  in  this  ordinance  set  forth, 
but  nothing  herein  shall  be  construed  to  prevent  the  adoption  of  special 
specifications  for  any  particular  work  or  improvement,  it  being  the  in- 
tention of  this  ordinance  to  adopt  standard  specifications  for  work  where 
no  special  specifications  are  adopted  for  the  same. 

Sec.  10.  Sections  numbered  3  and  4  of  Ordinance  No.  44u  of  the  City 
of  Fresno,  (being  an  ordinance  entitled  "Ordinance  No.  445,  prescribing 
general  rules  and  standard  specifications  for  street,  avenue,  alley,  place 


216  ORDINANCES  NO.  636  AND  637. 

and  sidewalk  work  and  work  on  sewers  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  where  the 
expense  thereof  is  a  charge  upon  or  to  be  assessed  against  private  prop- 
erty"), and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are  hereby  repealed;  provided,  however  that 
as  to  all  grading  and  curbing  of  streets  in  the  City  of  Fresno  concerning 
which  a  resolution  of  intention  to  order  work  has  heretofore  been  passed 
by  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  any  order  or  resolu- 
tion has  been  passed  or  adopted  by  said  Board  authorizing  or  directing 
or  allowing  such  street  work,  such  grading  and  curbing  and  all  the  work 
and  matters  pertaining  thereto  may  be  carried  on  and  completed  in  every 
respect  in  accordance  with  the  specifications  originally  designated  for  and 
applicable  thereto;  and  the  repeal  of  the  above  numbered  sections  of 
Ordinance  No.  445  shall  not  be  construed  as  applying  to  such  work,  and 
said  sections  as  to  such  work  shall  not  be  deemed  to  have  been  so  re- 
pealed, but  for  all  the  purposes  of  said  work  shall  be  in  full  force  and 
effect  therefor. 

Sec.  11.    This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication, immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  636. 
In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  for  regulating  the  use  of  motorcycles  within  the  limits 
of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  repealing  Ordinances  Nos.  576  and  580. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  ride  a  motorcycle 
within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  unless  the  exhaust  of  the  same 
be  muffled  with  a  complete  muffler  of  the  latest  standard  design. 

Sec.  2.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person  to  ride  a  motorcycle  at  a 
greater  rate  of  speed  than  eight  (8)  miles  per  hour  within  the  district 
bounded  by  "K"  street  on  the  east  and  Merced  on  the  north,  "F"  street 
on  the  west  and  Inyo  street  on  the  south,  and  not  over  16  miles  per  hour 
at  any  place  within  the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  3.  The  violation  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  a  misdemeanor 
and  shall  be  punishable  by  a  fine  of  not  more  than  $25,  or  by  imprison- 
ment in  the  City  or  County  jail  not  to  exceed  ten  days  or  by  both  such 
fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  4.  Ordinances  Nos.  576  and  580  and  all  ordinances  and  parts  of 
ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance,  are  hereby 
repealed. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force  immediately 
upon  and  after  its  adoption. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  637. 

In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An   Ordinance   prohibiting   the   playing   of   musical    Instruments   at  op 
about  the  entrance  to  places  of  business  adjoining  the  public  streets. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.     It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person, 
firm  or  corporation  to  have  outside  the  entrance  of  any  theater,  store  or 


ORDINANCE  NO.  639.  217 

place  of  business  occupied,  conducted  or  carried  on  by  him  or  it,  adjoin- 
ing any  street  in  the  City  of  Fresno  any  piano,  organ,  music-box,  phono- 
graph, or  other  musical  instrument,  or  instrument  making,  producing  or 
reproducing  noises  or  sounds,  which  instrument  is  there  played,  sounded 
or  operated  in  such  a  manner  as  to  attract  the  attention  of  the  passers  by, 
or  to  attract  the  attention  or  annoy  the  occupants  of  properties  adjacent 
thereto,  or  in  the  vicinity  thereof. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  $300.00,  or  by  imprisonment  in 
the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  term  not  to  exceed  ninety 
days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  Imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  Ordinance  No.  624  of  the  City  of  Fresno  and  all  other  ordi- 
nances and  parts  of  ordinances  in  conflict  with  the  provisions  of  this  or- 
dinance are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  4.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication, immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  639. 
In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  construction  of  sewers  by  private  con- 
tract, and  providing  certain  rules  and  regulations  for  connection  with  and 
use  of  sewers  and  the  penalty  for  violations  of  such  rules  and  regulations. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  Whenever  a  lateral  sewer  is  to  be  constructed  in  any  alley 
or  street,  or  other  public  place  of  this  city,  and  the  owners  of  the  prop- 
erty along  the  line  of  such  work  determine  to  construct  such  lateral  by 
private  contract,  and  shall  duly  make  and  sign  such  contract  In  writing, 
and  file  with  the  Board  a  copy  thereof,  then  such  private  owners  or  the 
contractor  for  the  work  shall  apply  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  for  permis- 
sion to  do  such  work  and  to  construct  such  lateral. 

Sec.  2.  The  Board  of  Trustees  may  grant  permission  to  do  such  work, 
but  the  same  shall  be  done  upon  the  following  terms  and  conditions,  which 
shall  be  included  as  terms  and  conditions  of  the  grant  of  such  privilege, 
whether  expressed  in  the  resolution  granting  such  privilege  or  not,  to 
wit: 

(a)  Such  lateral  shall  be  constructed  in  accordance  with  the  general 
system  of  sewerage  for  this  City,  and  shall  comply  with  and  conform  to 
the  plans  and  specifications  for  such  work,  on  file,  or  which  may  here- 
after be  placed  on  file,  in  the  office  of  the  City  Clerk  and  the  City  En- 
gineer, and  in  accordance  with  the  designs,  plans  and  specifications  for 
sewers  adopted,  or  to  be  adopted,  from  time  to  time,  by  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  this  City,  and  shall  be  constructed  and  completed  under  the 
supervisions  and  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

(b)  Work  on  such  lateral  shall  be  commenced  within  ten  (10)  days 
after  a  permit  shall  have  been  granted  by  the  Superintendent  of  Streets, 
in  accordance  with  sections  5,  6  and  7  hereof,  to  connect  with  the  public 
sewer,  and  such  lateral  sewer  shall  be  completed  within  such  time  there- 
after as  will  allow  five  (5)  days  for  each  block  along  which  said  lateral 
shall  be  constructed. 

(c)  Before  commencing  such  work,  each  contractor  shall  furnish  and 
file  with  the  City  Clerk  a  bond  for  a  sum  to  be  fixed  and  approved  by 


218  ORDINANCE  NO.  639. 

the  Mayor,  conditioned  for  the  faithful  performance  of  such  contract  ac- 
cording to  the  plans  and  specifications  for  laterals  and  public  work  as 
shall  then  be  in  force. 

(d)  The  time  for  the  commencement  and  completion  of  such  work 
may  be  fixed  and  determined  and  shortened  or  extended  at  the  option  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Sec.  3.  Such  lateral  sewer  shall  be,  when  accepted  by  resolution  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees,  a  component  part  of  the  public  system  of  sewerage 
of  said  City,  and  forever  under  the  control  and  management  of  the  gov- 
erning body  of  this  City,  and  the  ownership  thereof  shall  be  and  remain 
forever  in  the  said  City  of  Fresno. 

Sec.  4.  All  connections  of  private  drains  or  sewers  with  the  public 
sewer  of  the  City  of  Fresno  shall  be  made  in  accordance  with  the  plans 
and  specifications  approved  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  on  file  in  the 
office  of  the  City  Clerk  at  the  time  of  such  connections. 

Sec.  5.  No  person  or  corporation  shall  make  any  connection  with,  or 
any  opening  into  any  public  sewer,  without  a  permit  therefor  from  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets;  and  under  no  circumstances  shall  the  sewer- 
age from  more  than  three  dwellings  discharge  into  a  lateral  sewer  through 
a  single  pipe  connecting  with  said  lateral  sewer,  and  then  only  when  said 
three  dwellings  belong  to  one  owner. 

Sec.  6.  The  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  before  issuing  to  any  per- 
son, firm  or  corporation,  a  permit  to  make  any  connection  with  a  public 
sewer,  require  of  such  person,  firm  or  corporation  a  bond  in  the  sum  of 
One  Thousand  Dollars  ($1000.00),  approved  by  the  Mayor,  conditioned  to 
indemnify  and  save  harmless,  for  the  period  of  one  year  from  date  of 
making  such  connection,  the  City  of  Fresno  from  any  and  all  damages 
arising  from  making  such  connection  with  the  public  sewer. 

Sec.  7.  All  permits  to  connect  with  the  sewer  shall  be  given  upon  the 
express  conditions  that  the  Board  of  Trustees  may,  at  any  time  before 
the  actual  work  is  commenced,  revoke  and  annul  the  same,  and  no  party 
interested  shall  have  a  right  to  claim  damages  in  consequence  of  such 
permit  being  revoked  or  annulled. 

Sec.  8.  Any  person  who  connects  any  private  drain  with  the  public 
sewer  shall  be  held  responsible  for  any  injury  he  may  cause  to  the  sewer, 
public  street  or  alley.  He  shall  restore  the  street  or  alley  to  the  satis- 
faction of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  and  make  good  any  settlement 
of  the  ground  or  pavement. 

Sec.  9.  No  person  or  corporation  shall  connect  any  open  gutter,  cess- 
pool, privy,  vault  or  cistern  with  any  public  sewer,  or  with  any  private 
sewer  connecting  with  the  public  sewer. 

Sec.  10.  No  rainwater  conductors  shall  be  connected  with  the  public 
sewer,  or  with  any  private  sewer  connected  with  the  public  sewer,  ex- 
cept for  the  purpose  of  flushing  the  sewer,  in  which  case  a  special  permit 
will  be  granted  by  the  inspector  of  sewers,  or  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Sec.  11.  No  person  or  corporation  shall  injure,  break  or  remove  any 
portion  of  any  manhole,  lamp-hole,  flush  tank  or  any  part  of  the  public 
sewer,  and  when  any  person  or  corporation  shall  desire  to  lay  or  drive 
any  pipe  in  any  of  the  streets  or  alleys  in  which  sewers  are  laid,  they 
shall  give  at  least  twenty-four  hours  notice  to  the  Superintendent  of 
Streets,  or  to  the  inspector,  appointed  under  section  15  hereof. 

Sec.  12.  No  person  or  corporation  shall  deposit  any  garbage,  offal, 
dead  animals,  filth  or  any  substance  having  a  tendency  to  obstruct  the 


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flow  of  the  sewage,  in  any  manhole,  lamp-hole,  flush  tank,  water  closet 
or  sewer  opening. 

Sec.  13.  Any  person  or  corporation  offending  against  either  of  sections 
2,  6,  8  or  9  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  and  subject 
to  a  penalty  of  not  less  than  $50.00  nor  more  than  $300.00  for  each  and 
every  offense. 

Sec.  14.  The  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  have  the  power  to  stop 
and  prevent  from  discharging  into  the  public  sewer  any  private  drain- 
through  which  substances  are  discharged  which  are  liable  to  injure  the 
sewer,  or  to  obstruct  the  flow  of  sewage. 

Sec.  15.  The  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  have  power  to  appoint 
an  inspector  of  sewers  when  necessary  in  the  judgment  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  who  shall  have  all  the  powers  conferred  upon  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets  hereby,  and  the  powers  conferred  upon  such  inspector  by 
the  act  of  the  Legislature,  entitled,  "An  Act  to  provide  for  work  upon 
streets,  lanes,  alleys,  courts,  places  and  sidewalks,  and  for  the  construc- 
tion of  sewers  within  municipalities,"  approved  March  18th,  1885,  and 
the  acts  amendatory  thereof  and  supplementary  thereto. 

Sec.  16.  Every  branch  sewer  or  drain  hereafter  constructed  with  any 
main  or  lateral  sewer,  shall,  at  its  point  of  connection  with  such  main 
sewer,  be  left  uncovered  until  inspected  and  approved  by  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets  or  Inspector  of  Sewers,  who  shall  examine  the  same  and 
ascertain  if  said  connections  have  been  made  staunch  and  tight 

Sec.  17.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  person  owning  a  lot  adjoining  a 
lateral  sewer  to  connect  with  such  lateral  sewer  in  every  case  where  a 
sewer  may  be  used  from  said  lot  by  reason  of  being  inhabited,  or  water 
being  used  thereon.  And  any  person  who  shall  fail  or  refuse  to  make 
such  connection  after  having  received  a  ten  days'  notice  so  to  do  from 
the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  shall  be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  18.  Whenever,  In  tlie  opinion  of  the  Board  of  Health  and  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets  it  is  necessary  for  the  preservation  of  health 
or  the  suppression  of  a  nuisance,  that  connection  be  made  with  the  public 
sewer  from  any  property  owned  by  private  persons  or  corporations,  or  by 
public  corporations,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  give  reasonable 
notice  of  such  opinion  to  the  owner  of  such  property  or  his  agent  or 
tenant,  and  notice  to  cause  such  connection  to  be  made;  failure,  refusal 
or  neglect  to  comply  with  such  notice  shall  be  a  misdemeanor. 

Sec.  19.  All  owners  and  occupants  of  premises  connected  with  the 
public  sewer,  after  having  reasonable  notice  from  the  Superintendent  of 
Streets,  failing  or  refusing  to  keep  such  connections  and  hand  traps  clear 
and  free  from  grease  or  other  injurious  matter,  shall  be  guilty  of  a  mis- 
demeanor. 

Sec.  20.  Any  pine,  poplar,  cottonwood,  locust,  willow,  mulberry,  euca- 
lyptus or  any  other  trees  growing  in  any  public  street  or  sidewalk,  along 
the  line  of  any  main  or  lateral  sewer,  which  is  endangering  or  which,  in 
any  way,  may  endanger  the  security  or  usefulness  of  any  public  sewer, 
is  hereby  declared  to  be  a  public  nuisance.  Whenever  it  may  appear  to 
the  satisfaction  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  that  public  necessity 
requires  the  removal  of  any  trees  coming  under  operation  of  this  section, 
it  shall  be  the  duty  of  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  report  the  same 
to  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  by  resolution 
order  the  same  removed,  and  the  said  Superintendent  of  Streets,  after  the 
adoption  of  such  resolution,  shall  have  the  authority  to  remove  the  same 
forthwith. 


220  ORDINANCE  NO.  640. 

Sec.  21.    All  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  in  coniaict  with  the 
provisions  of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  22.     This  ordinance    shall    take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without 
publication,  immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  640. 

In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  regulating  the  making  of  excavations  in  public  streets, 
alleys,  sidewalks  and  places  within  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person, 
firm  or  corporation  to  make  any  excavation  in  any  public  street,  alley, 
sidewalk  or  other  public  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  without  first  giving 
notice  thereof  to  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  of  said  City,  and  making 
a  deposit,  or  giving  a  bond  as  a  guarantee  that  all  damages  to  such  streets, 
alleys  or  sidewalks  will  be  repaired  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of 
this  ordinance  and  to  indemnify  the  City  of  Fresno  from  any  and  all  loss 
or  injury  resulting  from  said  excavation. 

Sec,  2.  The  person,  firm  or  corporation  desiring  or  intending  to  make 
any  such  excavation  shall  file  with  the  said  Superintendent  of  Streets, 
a  written  notice  of  such  intention,  describing  specifically  the  location 
and  area  of  the  excavation  or  excavations  intended  to  be  made;  and  where 
such  excavations  are  to  be  for  the  purpose  of  laying  pipes  for  supplying 
water,  gas  or  pipes  or  conduits  for  other  purposes,  said  person,  firm  or 
corporation  shall  also  file  with  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  a  diagram 
of  the  streets,  alleys,  sidewalks  and  places,  or  parts  thereof,  proposed  to 
be  used  for  the  purpose  of  laying  such  pipes  or  conduits,  and  said  diagram 
shall  cover  no  more  than  one  mile  of  streets,  alleys,  sidewalks  and  places 
and  another  and  separate  diagram  shall  be  filed  for  each  additional  mile 
or  fraction  of  a  mile  to  be  so  used. 

Sec.  3.  Said  person,  firm  or  corporation,  at  the  time  of  giving  the 
aforesaid  notice  shall  deposit  with  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  a  sum 
equal  to  thirty  cents  per  square  foot  of  surface  of  said  excavation  to  be 
made  in  streets  or  other  places  which  are  macadamized  or  paved  with 
asphaltum  or  bituminous  rock  or  other  pavement;  a  sum  equal  to  twenty 
cents  for  each  square  foot  of  surface  of  said  excavation  to  be  made  in 
gravel  streets  or  places;  and  a  sum  equal  to  ten  cents  for  each  square 
foot  of  surface  of  said  excavation  to  be  made  in  streets  or  places  where 
neither  macadamized,  paved  or  graveled;  provided  that  no  deposit  shall 
be  less  than  $1.00;  and  provided,  further,  that  any  person,  firm  or  corpo- 
ration intending  to  make  excavations  in  the  public  streets,  alleys  or  places 
may,  in  lieu  of  said  deposit,  execute  and  file  with  the  Superintendent  of 
Streets  a  bond  in  the  sum  of  $1000.00  with  sureties  satisfactory  to  the 
Superintendent  of  Streets  conditioned  for  the  proper  performance  of  the 
work  to  be  done,  and  that  the  terms  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  fully  and 
faithfully  complied  with  and  that  all  such  excavations  shall  be  refilled  in 
every  respect  as  required  by  the  terms  of  this  ordinance  and  within  the 
time  hereinafter  specified.  The  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  issue  a 
receipt  for  said  deposit  setting  forth  the  purpose  for  which  the  same  was 
made.  Where  a  bond  is  filed  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  issue 
a  certificate  setting  forth  the  purpose  of  said  bond  and  that  the  same  is 
on  file  in  his  ofiice. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  640.  221 

Sec.  4.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  direct 
and  oversee  the  laying  of  pipes  and  conduits  put  down  in  said  streets 
for  the  supplying  of  water  or  artificial  lights,  and  all  such  pipes  and  con- 
duits shall  be  laid  under  his  direction  and  supervision,  and  he  shall  cause 
all  surplus  material  for  any  and  all  such  work  to  be  removed  after  the 
work  is  finished,  or  during  its  progress,  by  the  parties  doing  the  exca- 
vating. 

Sec.  5.  No  trench  dug  for  pipes  or  conduits  shall  remain  open  more 
than  twenty-four  hours  after  the  pipe  or  conduits  are  laid  and  all  pipes 
and  conduits  shall  be  laid  within  twenty-four  hours  after  the  trench  has 
been  made,  and  trenches  shall  be  considered  and  deemed  open  as  soon 
as  the  first  opening  is  made  in  the  street  or  alley  for  the  purpose  afore- 
said. 

Sec.  6.  Within  forty-eight  hours  after  a  trench  is  opened,  it  shall  be 
filled,  and  if  not  filled  by  the  parties  opening  it,  then  the  Superintendent 
of  Streets  shall  cause  it  to  be  filled  and  when  filled  it  shall  be  in  as  good 
condition  as  it  was  before  the  excavation  was  commenced. 

Sec.  7.  All  refilling  of  such  excavations  shall  be  made  in  the  follow- 
ing manner,  to  wit: 

The  dirt  shall  be  replaced,  and  carefully  tamped  in  layers  not  exceed- 
ing two  feet  in  thickness,  as  each  such  layer  is  put  on,  and  the  last  layer 
shall  be  well  flooded  and  tamped,  although  the  same  may  be  less  than  two 
feet  in  thickness.  In  all  cases  where  a  pipe  not  exceeding  four  inches 
in  diameter  is  placed  in  said  excavation,  all  the  dirt  removed  therefrom 
shall  be  replaced  therein.  When  the  refilling  of  any  excavation  In  a  mac- 
adamized, graveled  or  unimproved  street  or  place  is  completed,  the  same 
shall  be  well  wet  and  rolled  by  a  roller  weighing  not  less  than  six  tons, 
and  the  surface  of  such  refilling,  after  the  same  is  rolled,  shall  be  made 
flush  with  the  surrounding  surface  of  the  macadamized,  graveled  or  un- 
improved street  or  place. 

Sec.  8.  Where  the  street  or  public  place,  in  which  such  excavation 
Is  made,  is  paved  with  asphalt,  or  bituminous  rock,  the  person,  firm  or 
corporation  making  the  excavation  shall  refill  the  same,  as  hereinbefore 
provided,  up  to  the  under  side  of  the  pavement,  and  when  said  refilling 
is  in  proper  condition,  shall  proceed  to  replace  and  repair  the  pavement 
torn  up  or  damaged  by  such  excavation  and  shall  replace  all  pavement  so 
that  on  the  completion  thereof  the  portion  torn  up  or  excavated  shall  be 
replaced  with  the  same  kind  and  character  of  material  as  was  thereon 
at  the  beginning  of  the  excavation,  whether  of  macadam,  gravel,  asphalt 
or  other  pavement. 

Sec.  9.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  any  person,  firm  or  corporation  making 
any  excavation  in  any  public  street  or  alley,  or  other  public  place,  to  place 
and  maintain  lights  at  each  end  of  such  excavation,  and  at  distances  of 
not  more  than  fifty  feet  along  the  line  thereof,  from  sunset  of  each  day 
to  sunrise  of  the  next  day,  until  such  excavation  is  entirely  refilled,  and 
to  place  such  barriers  and  guards  along  and  about  said  excavation  and 
work  as  may  be  necessary  to  properly  safeguard  the  traveling  public 
thereon. 

Sec.  10.  After  such  excavation  is  commenced,  the  work  of  making 
and  refilling  the  same  shall  be  prosecuted  with  due  diligence,  and  so  as 
not  to  obstruct  the  street  or  other  public  place  or  travel  thereon,  more 
than  is  actually  necessary  therefor.  If  the  work  is  not  so  prosecuted,  or 
if  the  work  of  refilling  does  not,  in  the  judgment  of  the  Superintendent 
of  Streets,  comply  with  the  terms  of  this  ordinance,  the  Superintendent 
of  Streets  shall  notify  the  person,  firm  or  corporation  named  in  the  re- 


222  ORDINANCE  NO.  640. 

ceipt,  that  the  work  is  not  being  prosecuted  with  due  diligence,  or  that 
the  refilling  of  said  excavation  has  not  been  properly  done,  and  require 
the  person,  firm  or  corporation,  within  five  days  of  the  service  of  such 
notice,  to  proceed  with  the  diligent  prosecution  of  said  work  or  to  prop- 
erly complete  the  same,  as  the  case  may  be.  Such  notice  shall  be  writ- 
ten or  printed,  and  shall  be  served  personally,  or  by  leaving  it  at  the 
residence  or  place  of  business  of  such  person,  firm  or  corporation;  or  if 
such  person,  firm  or  corporation  cannot  be  found,  and  such  place  of  busi- 
liess,  or  place  of  residence,  is  unknown,  or  is  outside  of  the  City,  said 
notice  may  be  served  by  depositing  it  in  the  post  oflice,  addressed  to  the 
person,  firm  or  corporation,  at  such  place  of  business  or  residence,  if 
known,  or  if  unknown,  at  the  City  of  Fresno.  If  such  notice  is  not  com- 
plied with  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  do  whatever  work  is  neces- 
sary to  refill  said  excavation,  and  to  restore  the  street,  or  other  public 
place,  or  part  thereof  excavated,  to  as  good  condition  as  the  same  was 
in  before  such  excavation  was  made. 

Sec.  11.  The  person,  firm  or  corporation  by  whom  any  excavation  in 
paved,  macadamized  or  graveled  public  streets  or  place  is  to  be  made, 
shall  be  deemed  and  held  to  warrant  the  work  of  refilling  and  repair 
thereof  for  the  period  of  one  year  after  the  refilling  of  such  excavation 
against  all  defects  in  workmanship  or  materials.  Whenever  within  said 
period  of  one  year  any  part  of  the  pavement  or  surface  of  any  public 
street  or  place,  so  warranted,  becomes  in  need  of  repairing,  by  reason  of 
any  defect  in  workmanship  or  material  done  or  used  in  said  work  of  refill- 
ing or  repair,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  serve  on  the  person, 
firm  or  corporation,  by  whom  the  excavation  was  made,  a  written  notice, 
stating  what  repairs  are  necessary  and  requiring  such  repairs  to  be  made 
within  five  days  after  the  service  of  said  notice.  Said  notice  shall  be 
served  in  the  manner  provided  in  Section  10  of  this  ordinance,  and  if  the 
same  is  not  complied  with,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  proceed  at 
once  to  make  such  repairs. 

Sec.  12.  The  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  deduct  the  cost  of  any 
work  done  or  repairs  made  by  him  under  the  provisions  of  Section  6,  7 
or  10  of  this  ordinance,  from  any  and  all  deposits  then  in  his  hands,  or 
that  may  thereafter  come  into  his  hands,  belonging  to  the  person,  firm 
or  corporation  required  by  this  ordinance  to  do  such  work  or  make  such 
repairs.  Immediately  upon  completion  of  the  work  of  refilling  and 
resurfacing  the  excavation  or  excavations  for  which  a  deposit  has  been 
made,  as  aforesaid,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  return  and  refund 
to  the  person,  firm  or  corporation  making  such  deposit,  as  in  Section  3 
hereof  provided,  the  balance  of  such  deposit,  after  making  all  deductions 
herein  authorized.  Provided,  however,  that  said  deposit  shall  not  be  re- 
turned until  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  is  satisfied  that  the  work  of 
refilling  and  resurfacing  of  said  streets,  alleys,  or  sidewalks,  or  other 
public  places  has  been  done  in  every  respect  as  by  this  ordinance  re- 
quired. 

If,  in  enforcing  the  foregoing  provisions,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets 
incurs  any  expense,  he  shall  keep  an  account  of  such  expense  and  certify 
the  same  to  the  City  Attorney,  who  shall  immediately  commence  proper 
proceedings  to  collect  the  same  from  the  persons  or  company  so  failing 
to  put  said  streets,  alleys,  or  other  public  places  in  proper  condition  and 
repair  as  in  this  ordinance  provided,  or  from  the  sureties  upon  their  un-  ~ 
dertaking,  together  with  all  costs  or  charges  wherein  the  City  has  been 
put  to. 

The  decision  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  as  to  the  cost  of  any 
work  done  or  repairs  made  by  him  under  the  provisions  of  section  6,  7,  10 
or  11  hereof,  shall  be  final  and  conclusive  as  to  such  cost. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  641.  223 

Said  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  pay  to  the  City  Treasurer  all  sums 
deducted  by  him  from  all  deposits,  and  said  City  Treasurer  shall  deposit 
all  said  sums  to  the  credit  of  the  "Street  Fund." 

Sec.  13.  All  excavations,  refilling  of  excavations  and  repairing  of  pave- 
ments under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  be  made  under  the 
supervision  and  direction  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets. 

Sec.  14.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation  to  lay 
any  gas  or  water  service  pipe,  or  main  pipe  of  private  sewer  or  any  drain 
or  other  conduit,  in  any  street  or  other  place  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  at  a 
distance  less  than  two  feet  below  the  established  grade  of  gutter  of  such 
street,  or  less  than  two  feet  below  the  surface  of  such  other  public  place. 

Sec.  15.  Any  person,  firm  or  corporation  engaged  in  making  or  re- 
filling any  excavation  in  any  public  street,  alley  or  place,  must  at  all  times 
while  such  work  is  in  progress,  keep  at  the  place  where  such  excavation 
is  located,  the  original  receipt,  or  a  copy  thereof,  for  any  deposit  made  for 
such  excavation,  or  the  original  or  a  copy  of  the  certificate  of  filing  of  the 
requisite  bond,  and  must,  on  demand,  exhibit  the  same  to  the  Superin- 
tendent of  Streets,  or  any  of  his  Inspectors,  or  any  police  officer. 

Sec.  16.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance, 
or  doing  any  act  herein  declared  to  be  unlawful,  Is  guilty  of  a  misde- 
meanor, and  upon  conviction  thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  ex- 
ceeding Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by  Imprisonment  in  the  City  or  County 
Jail  not  exceeding  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  17.  Ordinances  numbered  159,  325  and  460  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
and  all  other  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  In  conflict  with  the  provi- 
sions of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  18.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication. Immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  641. 

In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  streets  and  alleys  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  pre- 
scribing certain  rules  and  regulations  concerning  the  same  and  adjoining 
properties. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  owner,  lessee,  tenant  or  occupant  of  any  building  front- 
ing on  any  of  the  main  streets  of  this  City  may  erect  and  maintain  in 
good  order  in  front  of  such  building,  by  securely  fastening  in  the  outer 
line  of  the  sidewalk  along  said  street  good  and  substantial  hitching  posts, 
not  exceeding  eight  inches  in  diameter. 

Sec.  2.  (1)  No  person  or  corporation  shall  have,  build  or  maintain  any 
canal,  ditch,  flume  or,  artificial  stream  or  conduit  for  water,  within  or  upon 
any  street,  alley  or  public  place  within  the  City  of  Fresno  without  the 
same  being  covered  and  enclosed  in  a  safe,  solid  and  substantial  manner, 
with  sound  and  durable  material,  and  to  the  approval  of  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets  and  to  the  satisfaction  of  the  Street  Committee  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

(2)  Whenever  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  discover  any  such 
ditch,  flume  or  artificial  stream,  or  conduit  of  water  uncovered,  or  in  such 
condition   as   to  be  anywise  inconvenient,   dangerous   or  injurious  or  a 


224  ORDINANCE  NO.  641. 

nuisance  to  the  public  in  any  manner,  he  shall  give  one  day's  notice  in 
writing  to  the  person  or  persons  having  or  maintaining  such  canal,  flume 
or  artificial  stream  or  conduit  of  water,  such  notice  to  specify  what  shall  be 
done  by  said  person  or  persons  to  render  such  canal,  ditch,  flume  or  artificial 
stream  or  conduit  of  water  safe  then  such  person  or  persons  shall  imme- 
diately cause  the  same  to  be  covered  and  repaired  in  the  manner  directed 
by  the  Superintendent  of  Streets,  and  for  failure  to  do  so,  such  person  shall 
be  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  each  day  of  the  continuance  of  the  of- 
fense after  said  notice  shall  be  deemed  a  separate  misdemeanor. 

(3)  In  case  the  person  or  persons  aforesaid  fail  to  comply  with  the 
notice  aforesaid,  or  in  case  of  an  emergency,  without  having  given  such 
notice,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  may  cause  the  necessary  repairs  to 
be  made,  and  material  used,  and  shall  charge  the  cost  of  such  repairs  and 
materials  against  such  person  or  persons  or  corporation  and  demand  pay- 
ment thereof  and  proceed  to  collect  the  same  from  such  person  or  cor- 
poration by  suit  in  a  court  of  competent  jurisdiction,  if  necessary. 

(4)  In  case  of  any  accident  to  any  team,  horse,  vehicle  or  persons  upon 
any  street  or  other  public  place  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  it  shall  be  the 
duty  of  the  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  inquire  into  the  same,  and  if 
caused  or  aggravated  by  any  insecurity  of  any  canal,  ditch  or  artificial 
stream  of  water,  as  aforesaid,  then  the  said  Superintendent  of  Streets 
shall  enter  complaint  and  prosecute  the  person  or  persons  guilty  of  such 
misdemeanor  in  the  Police  Court  of  this  City. 

Sec.  3.  The  owners  and  occupants  of  all  residences  or  business  lots 
must  keep  the  sidewalk  adjoining  the  same  clean  and  clear  of  weeds  to 
the  outer  line  of  the  curb,  and  must  keep  all  trees  extending  over  any 
sidewalk  or  street  along  such  lots  trimmed  up  to  a  height  of  not  less  than 
seven  feet;  and  owners  of  all  vacant  lots  in  this  City  must  keep  all  grass 
and  weeds  thereon  well  cut  down.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  owners  and 
occupants  of  real  property  fronting  on  alley-ways  within  the  City  of 
Fresno  to  keep  all  grass,  weeds  and  other  noxious  growths  cut  down  and 
cleared  away  from  the  alley  adjoining  such  lots  and  also  to  cause  to  be 
removed  therefrom  all  debris  of  every  kind  and  description. 

Sec.  4.  At  the  request  of  any  resident  of  the  City,  and  at  his  own  dis- 
cretion, the  Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  move  or  cause  to  be  moved 
to  a  suitable  place  any  vehicle  or  other  article  or  thing  found  in  or  on 
any  street,  lane  or  alley  in  this  city,  in  violation  of  law;  or  a  nuisance 
or  interference  with  public  travel,  trade,  work  or  business,  and  imme- 
diately advertise  such  article  or  thing  for  sale  at  public  auction  for  cash 
to  the  highest  bidder.  He  shall  not  be  required  to  remove  unwieldy  ve- 
hicles or  other  cumbersome  articles,  but  may  sell  the  same  upon  the 
premises  where  found,  and  in  the  manner  and  after  advertisements  as 
herein  provided  such  sale  may  be  had  in  the  City  of  Fresno  in  such  pub- 
lic place  as  he  may  deem  proper  at  any  time  between  the  hours  of  nine 
in  the  morning  and  four  in  the  afternoon,  Sundays  and  holidays  excepted; 
and  one  of  the  conditions  of  the  sale  shall  be  that  the  purchaser  shall 
immediately  remove  the  article  or  vehicle  or  thing  sold.  Such  advertise- 
ments shall  be  by  notices  posted  in  three  public  places  in  the  City,  and 
one  insertion  in  some  daily  newspaper  published  in  the  City  of  Fresno, 
stating  time,  place  and  conditions  of  sale,  and  describing  property  to  be 
sold,  such  sale  not  to  be  less  than  five  days  after  posting  and  publication 
of  the  notice.  If  the  address  of  the  owner  be  known,  a  copy  of  such  notice 
shall  be  at  the  same  time  served  on  him  personally  or  mailed  to  him 
at  his  post  oflElce  address,  properly  directed  and  postage  prepaid.  The 
proceeds  arising  from  such  sales,  after  deducting  all  expenses  and  charges 
incurred  therein,  shall  be  retained  by  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  and 
paid  on  demand  to  the  owner  of  the  article  sold,  upon  proof  of  ownership 


ORDINANCE  NO.  642.  225 

to  the  satisfaction  of  said  Superintendent  of  Streets;  provided,  that  the 
owner  of  any  vehicle  or  other  article  seized  under  the  provisions  of  this 
section  may  reclaim  the  same  at  any  time  before  the  sale  upon  paying 
all  expenses  incurred  thereupon,  up  to  the  time  of  such  reclaiming,  and 
shall  immediately  remove  the  same  to  some  private  place. 

Sec.  5.  At  the  expiration  of  three  months  after  any  money  is  received 
by  the  said  Superintendent  of  Streets  from  proceeds  of  such  sales,  in  case 
the  same  Is  not  called  for  by  the  owner,  the  Superintendent  of  Streets 
shall  pay  the  same  over  to  the  City  Treasurer  to  the  credit  of  the  general 
fund,  and  upon  vacating  his  oflace  he  shall  pay  over  to  his  successor  in 
office  any  sum  in  his  hands  resulting  from  such  sales. 

Sec.  6.  Any  dumb  animal  known  to  have  been  left  on  the  streets  for 
a  period  of  eight  hours  without  food  or  water  shall  be  removed  by  any 
member  of  the  Police  Force  to  a  suitable  place  and  cared  for,  the  ex- 
pense of  such  care  to  be  borne  by  the  owner  of  the  animal. 

Sec.  7.  No  person  shall  cause  or  permit  to  be  carried,  hauled  or  drawn 
on  any  truck,  dray  or  other  vehicle  belonging  to  him  or  in  his  charge  or 
under  his  control,  any  load  exceeding  10,000  pounds  in  weight  upon  any 
portion  of  the  paved  streets  or  sidewalks;  provided,  the  hauling  or  the 
moving  of  a  single  article  weighing  more  than  10,000  pounds  which  can- 
not be  divided,  or  reduced  in  weight,  shall  not  be  prohibited  by  this  sec- 
tion. 

Sec.  8.  No  person  shall  cause  or  permit  to  be  carried,  hauled  or  drawn 
on  any  truck,  dray  or  other  vehicle  belonging  to  him  or  In  his  charge 
or  under  his  control  upon  any  portion  of  the  paved  streets  or  sidewalks, 
any  load  exceeding  6000  pounds  In  weight  unless  the  tires  to  the  wheels 
to  such  truck,  dray  or  other  vehicle  shall  be  at  least  four  Inches  In  width, 
when  a  load  exceeding  6000  pounds  and  not  exceeding  10,000  Is  carried; 
and  at  least  five  Inches  In  width  when  a  load  exceeding  10,000  pounds 
and  not  exceeding  12,000  pounds  Is  carried. 

Sec.  9.  No  header,  combined  harvester,  or  other  machine  or  vehicle 
having  flanged  wheels  shall  be  run  or  drawn  on  any  paved  streets  or  side- 
walk at  any  time. 

Sec.  10.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  Three  Hundred  Dollars,  or  by 
imprisonment  in  the  county  jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  period  not 
to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  Imprisonment. 

Sec.  11.  Ordinances  numbered  325  and  526  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  and 
all  other  ordinances  and  parts  of  ordinances  In  conflict  with  the  provi- 
sions of  this  ordinance  are  hereby  repealed. 

Sec.  12.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication, immediately  on  and  after  Its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  642. 
In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  for  protection  against  fire,  relating  to  moving  picture 
shows,  requiring  the  plans  and  specifications  for  the  picture  booths  and 
moving  picture  machines  and  the  electric  wiring  connected  therewith  to 
be  approved  by  the  City  Electrician  of  the  City  of  Fresno  before  such 
booths  are  constructed  or  the  machine  and  electric  wiring  Installed  or 
used. 

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226  ORDINANCE  NO.  643 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows; 

Section  1.  Where  any  machinery  or  apparatus  is  used  in  the  City  of 
Fresno  for  what  is  commonly  known  as  moving  picture  shows,  or  shows 
of  like  character,  where  an  admission  fee  is  charged,  or  where  the  public 
is  invited  to  or  does  attend,  the  booths,  machines  and  electric  wires  con- 
nected therewith  shall  be  constructed  and  installed  in  accordance  with 
specifications  approved  by  the  City  Electrician  of  the  City  of  Fresno  and 
not  otherwise.  Before  any  such  booth  is  constructed,  or  moving  picture 
machine,  or  electric  wiring  therefor,  is  installed  or  operated  therein,  the 
plans  and  specifications  for  such  booths  and  electric  wiring  shall  be  ap- 
proved by  the  City  Electrician  of  the  City  of  Fresno.  The  said  City  Elec- 
trician shall  require  all  such  booths  and  electric  wiring  to  be  so  con- 
structed and  installed  that  the  danger  from  fire  shall  be  reduced  to  a 
minimum.  Plans  and  specifications  which  are  in  substantial  accord  with 
the  specifications  for  such  purposes  prepared  and  adopted  by  The  Board 
of  Fire  Underwriters  of  the  Pacific  shall  be  accepted  by  the  City  Elec- 
trician as  complying  with  the  requirements  of  this  ordinance,  and  booths 
constructed  and  the  electric  wiring  and  machines  installed  in  substantial 
accord  with  such  plans  and  specifications  shall  be  deemed  to  be  con- 
structed and  installed  in  all  respects  as  required  by  law.  No  booths  for 
moving  picture  machines  shall  be  constructed,  or  such  booths  or  any  mov- 
ing picture  machines  used  or  operated  in  any  building  in  the  City  of 
Fresno,  unless  such  booths  have  been  constructed  and  the  electric  wiring 
installed  in  accordance  with  plans  and  specifications  therefor  approved  by 
the  City  Electrician  of  said  City,  or  the  actual  construction  and  install- 
ment thereof  have  been  approved  and  accepted  by  such  City  Electrician. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof, 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  $300.00  or  by  imprisonment  in 
the  County  jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  not  to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by 
both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  This  ordinance  shall,  without  publication,  take  effect  and  be 
in  force  immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643. 
In  effect  March  9th,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  licensing,  for  purposes  of  regula- 
tion and  revenue,  every  kind  of  lawful  business  hereinafter  specified, 
transacted  or  carried  on  within  the  corporate  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
State  of  California,  fixing  the  rates  of  license  tax  upon  the  same  and  pro- 
viding for  the  collection  of  said  license  tax,  and  a  punishment  for  carry- 
ing on  or  conducting  any  such  business  without  a  license,  and  repealing 
Ordinances  Nos.  500,  509,  510,  511,  512,  518,  519,  532,  545,  565,  566,  596  and 
605. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  The  City  Clerk  must  prepare  and  have  printed  blank  li- 
censes of  all  classes  mentioned  in  this  chapter  for  terms  of  three,  six  and 
twelve  months,  and  for  such  shorter  terms  as  herein  authorized  to  be 
issued,  with  a  blank  receipt  attached  to  each  for  the  signature  of  the 
License  Collector  when  sold. 

Sec.  2.  The  City  Clerk  must  affix  his  official  seal  to,  number  and  sign 
all  licenses,  and  from  time  to  time  deliver  them  to  the  License  Collector 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  227 

in  such  quantities  as  may  be  required,  taking  his  receipt  therefor  and 
charging  him  therewith,  giving  in  the  entry,  the  number,  classes  and 
amounts  thereof. 

Sec.  3.  The  City  Clerk  must  keep  in  his  ofBce  a  ledger  in  which  he 
must  keep  the  License  Collector's  account  for  all  licenses  delivered  to 
him,  sold  or  returned  unsold  by  him. 

Sec.  4.  It  shall  be  unlawful  for  any  person,  firm  or  corporation,  club 
or  association,  to  commence,  carry  on,  engage  in,  or  continue  In,  in  the 
City  of  Fresno,  State  of  California,  any  business,  trade,  occupation  or  em- 
ployment, upon  which  a  license  tax  is  imposed  by  the  terms  and  provi- 
sions of  this  ordinance,  and  for  which  a  license  tax  is  required  to  be  pro- 
cured by  the  terms  and  provision  of  this  ordinance,  without  first  paying 
such  license  tax  and  procuring  such  license  as  hereinafter  provided.  Said 
license  authorizes  the  party  obtaining  the  same  to  transact  the  business 
described  in  such  license  in  a  particular  locality  in  the  city.  Separate 
licenses  must  be  obtained  for  each  branch  establishment  or  separate 
house  of  business;  and  said  license,  when  payable  quarterly,  must  be 
taken  out  in  the  quarters  commencing  on  the  first  Monday  of  January, 
April,  July  and  October  of  each  year.  Provided,  that  a  person  taking  out 
a  license  under  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance  after  the  beginning  of 
any  quarter,  shall  only  pay  a  pro  rata  amount  of  said  sum  for  the  balance 
of  the  time  to  the  end  of  the  quarter,  unless  herein  otherwise  specified. 

Sec.  5.  The  License  Collector  must  make  diligent  Inquiry  as  to  all 
persons  in  this  city  liable  to  pay  a  license  as  provided  In  this  ordinance, 
and  must  require  each  person,  where  the  license  tax  depends  upon  the 
receipts  or  amount  of  business  transacted,  to  state  under  oath  or  affirma- 
tion the  probable  amount  of  business  which  he,  or  the  firm  of  which  he  la 
a  member,  or  for  which  he  Is  an  agent  or  attorney,  or  the  association  or 
corporation  of  which  he  Is  president,  secretary  or  managing  agent,  will 
do  In  the  next  succeeding  period  for  which  said  license  may  be  Issued, 
which  said  amount  shall  be  computed  according  to  the  amount  of  business 
done  during  the  period  next  preceding  the  period  for  which  said  license 
may  be  Issued,  unless  an  extension  or  enlargement  of  business  Is  con- 
templated; and  thereupon  such  person,  agent,  president,  secretary  or 
other  officer  must  procure  a  license  from  the  License  Collector  for  the 
term  desired,  and  In  the  class  of  which  such  person  Is  liable  to  pay;  and 
in  all  cases  where  an  under-estimate  has  been  made  by  the  party  apply- 
ing, the  party  making  such  under-estlmate,  or  the  company  he  represent- 
ed, shall  be  required  to  pay  for  a  license  for  the  next  period  for  which 
license  may  be  Issued,  double  the  sum  otherwise  required. 

Sec.  6.  Every  license  shall  become  null  and  void  at  the  expiration  of  the 
term  specified  In  the  receipt  Issued  by  the  City  Clerk  and  License  Col- 
lector, and  the  person  holding  said  receipt  shall  be  deemed  not  to  hold 
or  retain  any  license  by  virtue  of  having  been  previously  licensed. 

Sec.  7.  On  the  first  Monday  of  each  month  the  License  Collector  must 
return  to  the  City  Clerk  all  licenses  unsold,  and  be  credited  therewith, 
and  must  upon  the  order  of  the  City  Clerk,  pay  Into  the  treasury  for  dis- 
tribution as  other  City  moneys  are  distributed,  all  moneys  collected  for 
licenses  so  sold  during  the  preceding  month,  take  the  Treasurer's  receipt 
therefor,  and  file  duplicate  copies  thereof  with  the  Clerk.  The  Clerk  must 
credit  the  License  Collector  and  charge  the  Treasurer  with  such  monys 
so  deposited.  The  License  Collector  must  also,  at  the  end  of  each  quar- 
ter, file  with  the  Clerk  a  statement  showing  in  detail  the  value  of  licenses 
obtained  by  him  from  the  Clerk,  the  value  of  licenses  Issued  by  him,  the 
value  of  licenses  returned  by  him  to  the  Clerk,  and  such  other  Information 
as  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  by  resolution  from  time  to  time  require. 


228  ORDINANCE  NO.  643. 

Sec.  8.  Every  person  who,  at  a  fixed  place  of  business  in  the  City  of 
Fresno,  sells  any  goods,  wares  or  merchandise,  drugs  or  medicines,  jewel- 
ry, or  wares,  or  precious  metals,  whether  on  commission  or  otherwise^ 
must  obtain  from  the  License  Collector,  for  each  branch  of  his  business, 
a  license,  and  must  pay  quarterly  therefor  an  amount  of  money  to  be  de- 
termined by  the  class  in  which  such  person  is  placed  by  the  License  Col- 
lector; such  business  to  be  classified  and  regulated  by  the  amount  of  the 
average  monthly  sales  made  at  the  rates  following: 

(a)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  under  the  sum  of  Five  Hun- 
dred Dollars,  the  sum  of  Five  Dollars  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Five  Hundred  Dollars  and 
over,  but  are  under  Twelve  Hundred  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Seven  and 
50-100  per  quarter. 

(c)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Twelve  Hundred  Dollars; 
and  over,  but  are  under  Two  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Ten  Dollars, 
per  quarter. 

(d)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Two  Thousand  Dollars  and. 
over,  but  are  under  Four  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Fifteen  Dollars 
per  quarter. 

(e)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Four  Thousand  Dollars  and 
over,  but  are  under  Six  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Twenty  Dollars 
per  quarter. 

(f)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Six  Thousand  Dollars  and 
over,  but  are  under  Ten  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Twenty-seven  and 
50-100  Dollars  per  quarter. 

(g)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Ten  Thousand  Dollars  and 
over,  but  are  under  Fifteen  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Thirty-five  Dol- 
lars per  quarter. 

(h)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Fifteen  Thousand  Dollars 
and  over,  but  are  under  Twenty  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Forty-two 
and  50-100  Dollars  per  quarter. 

(i)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Twenty  Thousand  Dollars 
and  over,  but  are  under  Twenty-five  Thousand  Dollars,  the  sum  of  Fifty 
Dollars  per  quarter. 

(j)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  Twenty-five  Thousand  Dol- 
lars and  over,  the  sum  of  Sixty  Dollars  per  quarter. 

Provided,  however,  that  where  any  person  carries  on  exclusively  at 
wholesale  any  of  the  business  in  this  section  mentioned,  he  shall  only  be 
required  to  pay  a  license  equal  in  amount  to  one-half  of  the  license  of 
that  class  under  which  he  would  fall  if  he  were  conducting  a  retail  busi- 
ness, as  in  this  section  specified,  but  where  a  person  conducts  both  a 
wholesale  and  a  retail  business  on  the  same  premises  and  desires  to  take 
advantage  of  the  wholesale  rate,  he  shall,  in  making  the  statement  herein 
required  of  him,  segregate  the  wholesale  and  retail  sales,  and  he  shall 
thereupon  pay  the  license  on  sales  for  each  branch.  For  the  purpose  of 
this  section,  a  wholesale  dealer  is  defined  to  be  one  who  exclusively  sells 
to  retail  dealers. 

Sec.  9.  The  rates  of  license  tax  for  the  businesses,  trades,  occupations 
and  employments  hereinafter  named  are  hereby  fixed  in  and  for  the  City 
of  Fresno,  and  the  same  shall  be  paid  by  any  person  engaged  in  or  car- 
rying on  the  same  in  said  city,  as  follows: 

(1)   For  the  business  of  acting  as  an  auctioneer,  $12.50  per  quarter;: 
provided,  that  if  the  person  by  or  for  whom  the  auctioneering  is  done  is 
an  itinerant  merchant  or  vender  of  goods,  wares  or   merchandise,  tern- 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  229 

porarily  located  in  this  city,  he  shall  pay  a  license  of  $50.00  per  day; 
provided,  further,  that  a  person  duly  licensed  under  this  section  shall  not 
permit  any  other  person  not  so  licensed  to  conduct  an  auction  under  his 
license. 

(2)  For  the  business  of  banking,  loaning  money  at  interest,  or  in  buy- 
ing and  selling  notes,  bonds,  or  other  evidences  of  indebtedness  of  private 
persons,  or  in  buying  and  selling  state,  county  or  city  bonds,  or  other  evi- 
dences of  state,  county  or  city  indebtedness,  or  stocks  or  notes,  bonds 
or  other  evidences  of  indebtedness  of  incorporated  companies,  or  in  buy- 
ing and  selling  gold  dust,  gold  or  silver  bullion,  gold  or  silver  coin: 

(a)  Those  doing  a  business  of  $10,000.00  per  quarter,  $20.00  per 
quarter. 

(b)  Those  doing  business  in  any  amount  under  $10,000.00  per  quarter, 
$7.50  per  quarter. 

(3)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  carrying  on  theaters  as  follows: 
If  for  less  than  one  month,  $10.00  per  day;  if  for  one  month,  $20.00  per 
month;  if  for  one  year,  $100.00  per  year  or  $30.00  per  quarter;  provided, 
however,  that  no  license  shall  be  granted  to  any  person,  firm  or  corpora- 
tion conducting  or  carrying  on  a  theater  if  liquors  are  sold  or  given  away 
in  connection  therewith  or  to  the  patrons  thereof.  For  each  exhibition  of 
minstrels,  opera  or  concert  singers,  the  license  shall  be  the  same  as  re- 
quired for  theatrical  performances. 

(4)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  exhibiting  any  circus,  caravan, 
menagerie,  or  any  collection  of  animals,  or  acrobatic  performance,  the 
sum  of  $125.00  per  day.  For  each  show,  for  pay,  of  any  panorama,  figures, 
jugglers,  necromancers,  magicians,  wire  or  rope  dancers  or  sleight-of-hand 
performance,  or  any  other  side  show,  $25.00  per  day. 

Every  person,  firm,  company  or  corporation  owning,  managing  or  hav- 
ing in  their  control  any  circus,  caravan,  menagerie,  or  any  collection  of 
animals,  who  shall  use  the  streets  of  Fresno  for  the  purpose  of  parading 
the  same  shall  pay  to  the  City  of  Fresno  a  license  therefor  in  the  sum 
of  $50.00  per  day. 

(5)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  exhibiting  any  show  where  the 
exhibition  consists  solely  of  trained  animals,  the  sum  of  $25.00  per  day; 
this  provision  shall  not  be  construed  to  apply  to  any  circus,  or  any  per- 
formance, exhibition  or  side  show  provided  for  in  subdivision  4  of  this 
section. 

(6)  For  the  business  of  exhibiting  or  charging  a  fee  for  the  use  of  any 
microscope,  lung  or  muscle  tester,  phonographic  diversion,  ball,  knife  or 
ring  throwing,  galvanized  battery,  or  any  other  feat,  performance  or  di- 
version of  a  similar  character  not  otherwise  in  this  ordinance  specified 
or  named,  $2.00  per  day,  $10.00  per  week,  or  $20.00  per  quarter. 

(7)  For  the  business  of  operating  or  conducting  any  flying  horses,  or 
merry-go-rounds.  Twenty  Dollars  per  month  or  fraction  thereof,  where  the 
said  license  is  payable  monthly,  or  where  it  is  payably  annually,  One 
Hundred  Dollars  ($100.00)  per  year. 

(8)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  managing  any  stallion,  jack  or  bull, 
and  permitting  the  same  to  be  used  for  the  purpose  of  propogation  for 
liire,  an  annual  license  as  follows: 

For  each  horse  that  is  hired  for  the  purpose  of  propogation,  at  $50.00 
or  more  for  the  season,  a  license  of  $25.00;  for  each  horse  hired  at  less 
than  $50.00,  $10.00;  for  each  jack,  $10.00;  for  each  bull,  $10.00. 

(9)  Every  person,  firm  or  corporation  who  operates  or  runs,  within 
the  City  of  Fresno,  any  dray  or  other  vehicle  used  for  the  transportation 
of  freight  or  other  materials  for  hire  must  obtain  from  the  License  Col- 


230  ORDINANCE  NO.  643^ 

lector  for  each  dray  or  other  vehicle  a  license,  and  must  pay  yearly  there- 
for the  amount  of  money  to  be  determined  by  the  class  in  which  said 
person,  firm  or  corporation  is  placed  by  this  ordinance;  such  business  to 
be  classified  and  regulated  as  follows: 

(a)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation  a  single  horse,  the  sum  of  $7.50  per  year. 

(b)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation  two  horses  attached  to  one  wagon,  the  sum  of 
$15.00  per  year. 

(c)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  two  teams,  the  sum  of  $30.00  per  year. 

(d)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  three  teams,  the  sum  of  $45.00  per  year. 

(e)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  four  or  five  teams,  the  sum  of  $50.00  per  year. 

(f)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  six  teams,  the  sum  of  $60.00  per  year. 

(g)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  from  seven  to  ten  teams,  the  sum  of  $80.00  per 
year. 

(h)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  from  eleven  to  fifteen  teams,  the  sum  of  $120.00 
per  year. 

(i)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  using,  for  such  purpose  of 
drayage  or  transportation,  from  fifteen  to  twenty  teams,  the  sum  of 
$150.00  per  year. 

(10)  For  the  business  of  running  or  operating  any  hack,  omnibus, 
coupe,  or  other  vehicle,  propelled  by  muscular  power,  for  the  .transporta- 
tion of  passengers  for  hire,  except  street  cars,  $2.00  per  day  or  $7.50  per 
quarter  for  each  such  hack,  omnibus,  coupe,  carriage,  or  other  vehicle 
so  used.  For  the  business  of  running  or  operating  any  automobile,  loco- 
mobile or  other  motor  vehicle  for  the  transportation  of  passengers  for 
hire,  except  street  cars,  $2.00  per  day  or  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(11)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  conducting  billiard,  bagatelle  or 
pool  tables,  $5.00  per  quarter  for  each  billiard,  bagatelle  or  pool  table; 
and  for  each  bowling  alley  or  bed,  $7.50  per  quarter  for  each  bowling  al- 
ley or  bed,  except  where  kept  exclusively  for  private  or  family  use. 

(12)  For  the  business  of  conducting  a  funeral  or  undertaking  parlor, 
the  license  shall  be  as  follows: 

(a)  Where  the  monthly  sales  do  not  exceed  the  sum  of  $1000.00  the 
license  shall  be  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  monthly  sales  are  over  $iOOO.OO  but  not  over  $2500.00 
the  license  shall  be  $20.00  per  quarter. 

(c)  Where  the  monthly  sales  are  $2500.00  and  over,  the  license  shall 
be  $50.00  per  quarter. 

(13)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  operating  laundries,  wash- 
houses  at  fixed  places  of  business  in  this  city,  and  from  each  person,  firm 
or  corporation  who  shall  solicit  in  the  city  laundry  work  or  orders  there- 
for, not  to  be  done  in  the  city,  the  several  sums  per  quarter  determined 
and  fixed  by  the  following  classification,  a  license  being  paid  for  each 
separate  laundry  or  wash-house  operated  or  conducted,  to  wit: 

(a)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  under  $400.00,  the 
sum  of  $10.00. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  231 

(b)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  $400.00  and  over, 
but  under  $1500.00,  the  sum  of  $20.00. 

(c)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  $1500.00  and  over, 
but  under  $3000.00,  the  sum  of  $30.00. 

(d)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  $3000.00  and  over, 
but  under  $5000.00,  the  sum  of  $40.00. 

(e)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  $5000.00  and  over, 
but  under  $7000.00,  the  sum  of  $50.00. 

(f)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  are  $7000.00  and  over, 
the  sum  of  $60.00. 

(13a)  For  the  business  of  running  or  operating  any  wagon  or  other 
vehicle  from  which  any  Illuminating  or  fuel  oil  Is  sold  or  delivered  within 
the  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno  a  quarterly  license  shall  be  paid  therefor 
for  such  business  In  accordance  with  the  following  classification: 

(a)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation,  engaged  In  such  business, 
whose  average  monthly  sales  are  less  than  $500.00,  a  license  of  Five  Dol- 
lars per  quarter  shall  be  paid. 

(b)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation,  engaged  In  such  business, 
whose  average  monthly  sales  are  over  $500.00  and  less  than  $1200.00,  a 
license  of  Fifteen  Dollars  per  quarter  shall  be  paid. 

(c)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation,  engaged  in  such  business, 
whose  average  monthly  sales  are  over  $1200.00,  a  license  of  Twenty-five 
Dollars  per  quarter  shall  be  paid. 

14.  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  conducting  a  hotel  or  lodging  house, 
as  follows: 

(a)  For  a  hotel  of  less  than  twenty-five  rooms,  the  sum  of  $6.00  per 
quarter. 

(b)  For  a  hotel  of  twenty-five  rooms  ajid  over,  but  less  than  fifty 
rooms,  the  sum  of  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(c)  For  a  hotel  of  fifty  rooms  and  more,  but  less  than  seventy-five 
rooms,  the  sum  of  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(d)  For  a  hotel  of  seventy-five  rooms  and  more,  the  sum  of  $25.00  per 
quarter. 

(e)  For  a  lodging  house  of  ten  rooms  and  more,  but  less  than  twenty 
rooms,  the  sum  of  $4.00  per  quarter. 

(f)  For  a  lodging  house  of  twenty  rooms  and  more,  but  less  than  thirty 
rooms,  the  sum  of   $6.00  per  quarter. 

(g)  For  a  lodging  house  of  thirty  rooms  and  more,  but  less  than  fifty 
rooms,  the  sum  of  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(h)  For  a  lodging  house  of  fifty  rooms  and  more,  the  sum  of  $15.0€ 
per  quarter. 

(15)  (a)  For  carrying  on,  pursuing  or  conducting  the  business  of  ac- 
cident, life  or  fire  insurance,  as  agent,  sub-agent  or  broker,  having  a  fixed 
place  of  business  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  soliciting  insurance  of  any  kind, 
or  receiving  for,  and  forwarding  or  transmitting  to,  any  company  or  agent, 
applications  to  insure  against  accident,  or  on  life  or  on  property  in  this 
city,  $8.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  For  carrying  on,  pursuing  or  conducting  the  business  of  accident, 
life  or  fire  insurance,  for  each  company  doing  business  in  the  City  of 
Fresno,  either  through  agencies  located  here  or  through  agents  soliciting 
such  insurance  or  receiving  for  and  forwarding,  or  transmitting  to  any 
company,  the  sum  of  $3.00  per  quarter  as  a  license  therefor. 


232  ORDINANCE  NO.  643. 

(c)  Every  itinerant  or  travelling  insurance  man  or  solicitor,  not  main- 
taining a  regular  or  fixed  place  of  business  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall 
pay  a  license  of  $25.00  per  quarter,  or  fraction  thereof. 

(16)  For  the  business  of  a  common  carrier  in  expressing,  transmit- 
ting or  conveying  gold  dust,  bars,  bullion,  coin,  furniture  or  general  mer- 
chandise from  or  to  any  points  within  California,  $50.00  per  quarter. 

(17)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  operating  any  warehouse  or 
cold  storage  plant,  used  for  the  storage  of  any  merchandise  or  goods 
of  other  persons  for  profit: 

(a)  Where  the  amount  of  business  per  year  is  under  the  sum  of 
$500.00,  the  sum  of  $7.50  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  amount  of  business  per  year  is  $500.00  or  over,  but  is 
under  $2000.00,  the  sum  of  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(c)  Where  the  amount  of  business  per  year  is  $2000.00  or  over,  the 
sum  of  $30.00  per  quarter. 

(18)  For  the  business  of  supplying  or  furnishing  water  to  the  City  of 
Fresno,  or  to  the  residents  thereof,  $100.00  per  quarter. 

(19)  For  the  business  of  supplying  or  furnishing  gas  for  illuminating, 
heating  or  for  power,  $100.00  per  quarter;  for  the  business  of  supplying 
or  furnishing  electricity  for  illuminating,  heating  or  for  power,  $100.00 
per  quarter. 

(20)  For  the  business  of  telephoning  or  renting  telephones  or  having 
an  office  in  this  city  and  there  sending  or  receiving  messages  by  tele- 
phones, $50.00  per  quarter. 

(21)  For  the  business  of  packing  or  preparing  green  or  dried  fruits 
for  hire  or  otherwise,  for  shipment  or  otherwise,  or  for  sale  upon  com- 
mission or  otherwise,  where  the  amount  of  fruit  packed  or  prepared  in 
one  year  is: 

(a)  Under  600  tons,  the  sum  of  $50.00  per  annum. 

(b)  &0O  tons  and  over,  but  under  120O  tons,  the  sum  of  $65.00  per 
annum. 

(c)  120O  tons  and  over,  but  under  1800  tons,  the  sum  of  $80.00  per 
annum. 

(d)  1800  (tons  and  over,  but  under  2500  tons,  the  sum  of  $100.00  per 
annum. 

(e)  2500  tons  and  over,  the  sum  of  $150.00  per  annum. 

(22)  For  the  purpose  of  peddling  tickets  to  apply  in  whole  or  in  part 
payment  of  photographs  and  frames  by  any  person,  firm  or  corporation, 
in  the  City  of  Fresno,  and  from  any  such  person,  firm  or  corporation 
soliciting  orders  for  the  same  or  for  anything  in  any  way  connected  with 
the  business  of  photography,  or  from  any  such  person  soliciting  for 
frames  or  enlarged  or  retouched  photographs,  $50.00  per  quarter  for  each 
solicitor. 

(23)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  conducting  a  livery,  sale  or  board- 
ing stable  as  follows: 

(a)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  from  said  business  are 
less  than  $500.00  per  month,  the  sum  of  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  from  said  business  are 
$500.00  and  over,  but  less  than  $1000.00,  the  sum  of  $7.50  per  quarter. 

(c)  Where  the  average  gross  monthly  receipts  from  said  business  are 
$1000.00  and  over,  the  sum  of  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(24)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  conducting  a  feed  yard,  the  sum 
of  $2.50  per  quarter. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  233 

(25)  For  the  business  of  keeping  bicycles,  or  tricycles  for  liire  and 
letting  the  same  out  for  pay,  $5.00  per  quarter  in  addition  to  any  license 
required  by  section  eight  hereof. 

(26)  For  the  business  of  conducting,  maintaining  or  keeping  in  this 
city  any  stock  or  produce  exchange,  where  orders  may  be  placed  by  tele- 
graph or  otherwise,  for  the  sale  or  purchase  of  any  stocks,  securities, 
wheat,  corn,  oil  or  other  commodities,  or  where  a  call  board  is  main- 
tained, giving  or  quoting  prices  on  any  article  sold,  $100.00  per  year  for 
any  stock  or  produce  exchange  so  conducted;  provided,  however,  that  for 
conducting  a  brokerage  business  in  this  City  where  stocks  and  bonds  of 
oil,  mining.  Industrial  or  banking  corporations  are  bought  and  sold,  or 
bought  and  sold  on  a  commission  basis,  where  actual  delivery  of  the  cer- 
tificates of  such  stocks,  is  or  is  to  be  made  at  a  specified  date,  the  license 
shall  be  $15.00  per  quarter  or  fraction  thereof. 

(27)  For  the  business  of  conducting  and  carrying  on  any  pawn  shop, 
or  acting  as  pawnbroker,  the  sum  of  $25.00  per  quarter. 

(28)  For  the  business  of  keeping,  operating  or  maintaining  a  shooting 
gallery,  $10.00  per  quarter  or  fraction  thereof. 

(29)  For  the  business  of  conducting  a  tailoring  shop  or  establishment, 
where  the  monthly  sales  are  under  $500.00,  the  license  shall  be  $5.00  per 
quarter.  Where  monthly  sales  are  over  $500.00,  the  license  shall  be  $7.&0 
per  quarter. 

(30)  For  the  business  of  conducting  and  maintaining  an  office  or  place 
of  business  in  said  city  wherein  tickets  are  sold  for  travel  upon  any  rail- 
road to  and  from  places  within  the  State  of  California,  the  sum  of  $25.00 
per  quarter.  In  advance;  provided,  that  only  one  license  shall  be  collected 
from  any  one  person,  firm  or  corporation,  regardless  of  the  number  of 
offices  or  places  of  business  so  maintained  or  conducted. 

(31)  For  the  business  of  maintaining  or  conducting  a  telegraph  office 
or  place  of  business  in  said  City,  wherein  telegraphic  messages  are  sent 
and  received  to  aud  from  points  within  the  State  of  California,  the  sum 
of  $25.00  per  quarter;  provided,  that  only  one  license  shall  be  collected 
from  any  one  person,  firm  or  corporation,  regardless  of  the  number  of 
offices  or  places  of  business  maintained. 

(32)  For  the  business  of  conducting,  maintaining  or  operating  a  flour 
or  a  flour  and  feed  mill,  the  sum  of  $50.00  per  quarter;  for  a  feed  mill, 
$5.00  per  quarter. 

(33)  For  the  business  of  manufacturing  syphon  soda,  soda  pop,  or  ar- 
tiflcial  mineral  water: 

(a)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  under  the  sum  of  $500.00, 
the  sum  of  $7,50  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  $500.00  or  over,  the  sum  of 
tl5.0O  per  quarter. 

(34)  For  the  business  of  dealing  in  second-hand  goods,  wares  or  mer- 
chandise of  any  kind,  character  or  description,  where,  as  a  part  of  any 
such  transaction,  a  contract  or  agreement  is  made,  or  an  undertaking, 
verbal,  written  or  otherwise,  had  with  the  vendor,  to  re-sell  to  him  the 
same  goods,  wares,  or  merchandise,  or  to  sell  other  goods,  wares  or  mer- 
chandise In  their  place  or  stead,  then,  and  in  case  of  such  agreement  as 
aforesaid,  a  license  tax  of  $25.00  per  quarter  fihall  be  paid. 

(35)  For  carrying  on  or  conducting  the  business  of  selling  or  giving 
away  trading  stamps  or  tickets  of  any  kind  redeemable  in  money,  mer- 
chandise or  any  other  thing,  and  so  redeeming  the  same,  the  sum  of  $50.00 
per  quarter. 


234  ORDINANCE  NO.  643. 

(36)  For  the  business  of  operating  or  maintaining  a  planing  mill  and 
selling  its  product,  the  sum  of  $25, 0&  per  quarter. 

(37)  (a)  For  the  business  of  operating  or  maintaining  a  furniture  fac- 
tory or  doing  grill  work,  the  sum  of  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  For  the  business  of  operating  or  maintaining  a  machine  shop  or 
boiler  works,  the  sum  of  $20.00  per  quarter. 

(38)  For  the  business  of  conducting  and  operating  a  tamale  house  in 
the  City  of  Fresno,  the  sum  of  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(39)  For  the  business  of  maintaining  public  scales  for  hire,  the  sum 
of  $2.50  per  quarter. 

(40)  For  the  business  of  conducting  a  swimming-tank,  Hammam  or 
Turkish  baths,  the  sum  of  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(41)  For  the  business  of  peddling  or  selling  from  wagons  any  fresh,, 
salted,  dried,  or  cured  meats,  within  the  City  of  Fresno,  the  sum  of  $25.00 
per  quarter. 

(42)  For  the  business  of  posting  or  advertising  by  posting,  sticking^ 
tacking,  affixing,  or  painting  bills  or  signs  to,  or  upon  posts,  fences,  bill- 
boards, advertising  boards,  buildings  or  other  structures  used  in  whole,  or 
in  part,  for  advertising  purposes,  the  license  shall  be  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(43)  For  the  business  of  maintaining  and  operating  a  handball  court, 
for  each  court,  the  license  shall  be  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(44)  For  the  business  of  carpet  cleaning,  where  the  machinery  used 
therefor  is  stationed  outside  of  the  building,  the  license  shall  be  $20.00 
per  annum. 

(45)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  soliciting  for  any  dyeing  or  clean- 
ing establishment  or  carrying  on  the  business  of  dyeing  or  cleaning,  the 
license  shall  be  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(46)  For  the  business  of  keeping  an  employment  or  intelligence  office, 
and  for  each  employment  or  intelligence  office  so  kept,  the  license  shall 
be  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(47)  For  every  person,  firm  or  corporation  engaged  in  the  real  estate 
business,  Irrespective  of  whether  such  person,  firm  or  corporation  has, 
or  has  not,  a  fixed  place  of  business,  the  license  shall  be  $10.00  per  quarter. 

(48)  For  the  business  of  supplying  towels  for  stores,  offices  and  public 
institutions,  at  regular  intervals,  and  for  stated  times,  the  license  shall  be 
$5.00  per  quarter. 

(49)  For  the  business  of  publishing  a  daily  paper,  the  license  shall 
be  $20.00  per  quarter. 

(50)  For  the  business  of  conducting  or  carrying  on  a  job  printing  es- 
tablishment, the  license  shall  be  $5.00  per  quarter. 

(51)  For  the  business  of  keeping  or  conducting  a  skating  rink,  the 
license  shall  be  $100.00  per  year. 

(52)  For  the  business  of  peddling  delicatessen,  the  license  shall  be 
$5.00  per  quarter. 

(53)  For  the  business  of  conducting  a  building  and  loan  association, 
the  license  shall  be  $25.00  per  quarter. 

(54)  For  the  business  of  peddling  blocks,  shavings  or  sawdust,  the 
license  shall  be  $15.00  per  year,  and  the  wagons  shall  be  numbered. 

(55)  For  each  bond  insurance  company,  the  license  shall  be  $2.50  per 
each  company  per  quarter. 

(56)  For  the  business  of  slaughter-house  peddling  or  delivering  fresh 
meats  in  the  City  of  Fresno  to  markets  other  than  their  own: 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  235 

(a)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  under  $2000.00,  the  sum  of 
$12.50   per  quarter; 

(b)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  $2000.00  or  over,  but  are 
under  $5000.00,  the  sura  of  $20.00  per  quarter; 

(c)  Where  the  average  monthly  sales  are  $5000.00  or  over,  the  sum 
of  $50.00  per  quarter; 

(57)  For  every  person  peddling  fish,  the  license  shall  be  $20.00  per 
year. 

(58)  For  the  business  of  moving  houses  or  other  buildings,  the  license 
shall  be  $25.00  per  year. 

(59)  For  the  business  of  conducting  and  carrying  on  any  restaurant 
or  eating  house: 

(a)  Where  the  gross  amount  of  business  done  is  $400.00,  or  more,  per 
month,  the  sum  of  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  the  gross  amount  of  business  done  is  less  than  $400.00  per 
month,  the  sum  of  $12.00  per  quarter. 

(60)  Upon  the  business  of  blacking  or  shining  boots  and  shoes,  being 
the  conducting  or  carrying  on  of  what  is  commonly  known  as  a  bootblack 
stand,  there  is  hereby  fixed  and  imposed  and  required  to  be  paid  a  license 
tax,  to-wit: 

(a)  Where  at  the  stand  or  business  or  place  there  is  at  work  at  any 
time  but  one  boot-black,  or  person  engaged  In  the  work  of  blacking  or 
shining  boots  or  shoes,  the  sum  of  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  at  such  stand  or  business  or  place  there  are  at  any  one 
time  more  than  one  boot-black,  or  person  engaged  In  the  work  of  blacking 
or  shining  boots  and  shoes,  the  sum  per  quarter  of  $15.00  plus  the  further 
sum  of  $5.00  for  each  boot-black  or  person,  in  addition  to  or  more  than 
one  boot-black  or  person,  at  any  one  time  at  work  at  said  stand  or  place; 
provided,  however,  that  on  Sundays  and  holidays,  and  on  other  special  occa- 
sions, but  for  not  more  than  three  days  In  any  one  month  In  addition  to 
Sundays  and  holidays,  there  may  be  employed  or  kept  at  work  at  any  boot- 
black stand  an  extra  person  or  extra  persons  in  addition  to  the  number  of 
persons  usually  employed  or  kept  at  work  at  such  stand  or  place,  without 
Increasing  the  amount  to  be  paid  as  a  license  tax  by  reason  thereof. 

(61)  Corn  doctors,  traveling  merchants,  hawkers,  vendors  of  books, 
charts,  maps,  patent  medicines,  or  any  minor  article  of  trade,  or  peddlers 
who  vend  goods,  wares,  merchandise  of  any  kind,  whether  by  sample  or 
otherwise,  to  those  not  regularly  engaged  in  carrying  on  the  business  of 
selling  such  books,  etc.,  must  pay  a  license  of  twenty-five  dollars  per 
month;  and  every  such  traveling  merchant,  hawker,  or  peddler  who  uses 
a  wagon  or  cart,  or  one  or  more  animals  for  the  purpose  of  vending  such 
goods,  wares  or  merchandise  of  any  kind,  must  pay  a  license  of  thirty- 
five  dollars  per  month;  provided,  however,  that  every  person  who  vends 
or  peddles  vegetables,  berries  or  fruit,  shall  pay  a  license  of  twenty-five 
dollars  per  year,  or  for  any  part  or  portion  of  a  year.  In  oases  where 
such  persons  are  engaged  in  such  occupation  for  less  time  than  one  month, 
they  shall  pay  a  license  of  five  dollars  per  day  for  each  day  or  part  of  a 
day  or  night  while  so  engaged,  and  when  obtaining  a  license,  such  person 
shall  state  the  number  of  days  for  which  they  shall  require  the  same, 
which  shall  be  Inserted  therein  by  the  License  Collector  or  ClerK,  and  on 
the  expiration  thereof  they  shall,  before  engaging  further  In  such  occu- 
pation, procure  a  new  license;  provided,  that  every  traveling  merchant, 
hawker,  peddler  or  vendor,  street  fakir,  or  advertiser  who  advertises  goods, 
wares,  or  merchandise  of  any  kind  by  music,  singing  or  dancing,  jugglery, 
tricks,  sleight-of-hand,  buffoonery,  gymnastics  or  any  spectacular  display, 
show  or  performance,  or  by  speeches  or  oratory,  or  by  any  performance 


236  ORDINANCE  NO.  643. 

upon  the  streets  calculated  to  draw  or  collect  a  crowd  of  people  about 
those  so  calling  or  advertising  wares  as  aforesaid,  shall  pay  a  license  in 
the  sum  of  twenty -five  dollars  per  day;  provided  further,  that  this  section 
shall  not  apply  to  any  farmer,  who  vends  or  peddles  berries  or  fruit  raised 
or  grown  by  him  on  land  owned  or  rented  by  him  in  the  County  of  Fresno. 
Provided,  further,  that  the  obtaining  of  a  license  to  do  any  of  the  things 
or  for  any  business  in  this  ordinance  specified,  shall  not  authorize  or  em- 
power the  holder  of  such  license  to  do  anything  which  is  now  or  may  here- 
after be  made  unlawful  by  any  ordinance  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  or  other 
law  applicable  therein. 

(62)  Every  person  who  shall  engage  in  or  carry  on  the  business,  trade, 
profession  or  calling  of  a  soothsayer,  astrologer,  palmist,  seer,  mind  reader, 
fortune  teller,  clairvoyant,  spiritualist,  or  spirit  medium  within  the  City 
of  Fresno,  who  demands  or  receives  a  fee  for  his  or  her  services,  or  gives 
an  exhibition  at  any  place  where  an  admission  fee  is  charged,  shall  pay 
a  license  therefor  of  Ten  Dollars  per  month  or  fraction  thereof;  provided, 
that  this  section  shall  not  be  construed  to  require  a  license  from  any  reg- 
ularly ordained  or  regularly  authorized  minister  of  any  denomination  or 
creed  in  the  pursuit  of  his  or  her  religious  calling. 

(63)  Every  person,  firm  or  corporation  who  sells  in  the  City  of  Fresno 
any  bankrupt,  assigned  or  damaged  stock  of  goods,  wares,  merchandise, 
drugs,  jewelry,  dry  goods,  boots  and  shoes,  clothing,  hardware,  groceries, 
furniture  or  other  stock  of  merchandise  shall  pay  a  license  of  $100.00  per 
quarter  or  fraction  thereof. 

(64)  For  the  business  of  conducting  a  hospital  or  sanitarium,  the  li- 
cense shall  be  as  follows: 

(a)  Where  there  are  not  to  exceed  eight  rooms  in  such  hospital  or  san- 
itarium, the  license  shall  be  $15.00  per  quarter. 

(b)  Where  there  are  more  than  eight  rooms,  the  license  shall  be  $30.00 
per  quarter. 

Sec.  10.  The  License  Collector  shall  assign  a  separate  number  to  each 
and  every  vehicle  for  which  he  issues  a  license  and  shall  furnish  a  tin 
number,  in  duplicate,  with  each  number  thereon  for  which  he  shall  charge 
the  sum  of  $1.00;  provided,  that  no  two  vehicles  of  the  same  class  shall 
have  the  same  number.  Such  number  shall  be  permanent,  without  re- 
gard to  the  ownership  of  such  vehicle,  and  shall  be  affixed  to  such  vehicle, 
by  the  party  owning  and  obtaining  the  license,  in  the  manner  and  place 
designated  by  the  License  Ckjllector,  and  no  other  person  shall  use  or 
drive,  or  permit  to  be  driven  or  used,  any  vehicle,  belonging  to  him  or 
under  his  control,  without  having  such  number  affixed  thereto,  and  such 
number  shall  not  be  inverted,  covered,  mutilated  or  otherwise  rendered 
obscure  or  illegible. 

Sec.  11.  Whenever  the  word  "person"  or  "party"  is  used  in  this  ordinance, 
referring  to  those  liable  to  pay  a  license  tax,  the  same  is  intended  and 
shall  be  construed  to  mean  and  include  a  firm,  corporation,  club  or  asso- 
ciation, carrying  on  the  business  for  which  a  license  must  first  be  pro- 
cured; and  when  the  terms  used  in  this  ordinance  designate  the  principals, 
the  same  shall  be  construed  to  mean  and  include  the  clerks,  agents, 
servants,  representatives,  or  employees  of  such  principals,  it  being  the 
intention  to  hereby  license  the  business,  and  not  separate  or  individual 
acts. 

Sec.  12.  The  license  tax  imposed  by  this  ordinance  shall  be  deemed 
a  debt  due  to  said  City  of  Fresno,  from  and  against  any  person  who  com- 
mences, carries  on,  engages  in  or  conducts,  in  said  city,  any  business,  oc- 
cupation, trade  of  employment  upon  which  a  license  tax  is  herein  imposed. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  643.  237 

or  for  the  commencing,  engaging  in,  carrying  on  or  conducting,  for  which 
a  license  is  herein  required  to  be  procured,  without  first  having  paid  said 
license  tax  and  procured  said  license  according  to  the  terms  and  provis- 
ions of  this  ordinance,  and  such  person  shall  be  liable  in  a  civil  action 
(as  provided  in  the  charter  of  said  city)  in  the  name  of  said  City  of  Fresno, 
as  plaintiff,  in  any  court  of  competent  jurisdiction,  for  the  recovery  of  the 
amount  of  license  tax  imposed  by  this  ordinance,  and  for  the  costs  of  suit 
and  the  penalties  in  said  charter  specified. 

Sec.  13.  The  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  not  be  construed  as 
requiring  the  payment  of  any  license  tax  or  the  procuring  of  any  license 
for  any  exhibition  or  entertainment  given  for  the  benefit  of  any  church, 
school  or  other  charitable  object,  by  any  amateur  dramatic  association  or 
literary  society  of  the  city. 

Sec.  14.  The  license  tax  imposed  by  this  ordinance  shall  become  due 
and  payable,  and  be  paid  without  demand  therefor,  in  lawful  money  of  the 
United  States  of  America,  to  the  License  Collector. 

Sec.  15.  Whenever  the  rate  of  license  tax  by  this  ordinance  imposed 
Is  fixed  at  a  sum  for  a  quarter  of  a  year,  or  any  other  period,  the  license 
tax  for  the  whole  of  such  quarter  of  a  year,  or  other  period,  must  be  paid 
in  advance,  and  a  like  payment  must  be  made  for  each  recurring  quarter 
of  a  year,  or  other  period,  so  long  as  the  business,  trade,  occupation  or  em- 
ployment subject  to  a  license  tax  is  continued. 

Sec.  16.  All  ex-Union  soldiers  and  sailors,  honorably  discharged  from 
the  military  or  marine  service  of  the  United  States  shall  be  permitted  to 
vend,  hawk  and  peddle  goods,  wares,  fruits  or  merchandise  (not  other- 
wise prohibited  by  ordinance  or  by  law)  In  the  City  of  FYesno,  without  a 
license;  provided,  said  soldier  or  sailor  Is  engaged  in  the  vending,  hawk- 
ing and  peddling  of  the  goods,  wares,  fruits  or  merchandise  for  himself 
only. 

Upon  the  presentation  of  his  certificate  of  discharge  to  the  License 
Collector  of  said  City,  and  showing  proofs  of  his  identity  as  the  person 
named  In  his  certificate  of  honorable  discharge,  the  License  Collector  shall 
Issue  to  said  ex-Unlon  soldier  or  sailor  a  license,  but  such  license  shall  be 
free  and  said  License  Collector  shall  not  collect  or  demand  for  the  City 
any  fee  therefor;  provided,  that  nothing  herein  shall  authorize  said  soldiers 
or  sailors  to  sell  intoxicating  liquors. 

Sec.  17.  Every  person  receiving  a  license  under  this  ordinance  shall 
place  the  same  in  a  conspicuous  place  In  his  place  of  business,  and  all 
peddlers  and  other  persons,  who  have  no  fixed  place  of  bu&lness,  must  pro- 
duce and  show  their  license,  whenever  required  to  do  so  by  any  person 
who  may  make  demand  to  see  the  same,  and  any  person,  who  shall  fall  or 
refuse  so  to  post,  and  any  peddler,  or  other  person,  who  shall  fall  or  refuse 
so  to  exhibit  on  demand,  as  herein  provided,  the  license  for  conducting  the 
business  in  which  such  person  or  peddler  may  be  engaged,  when  such 
license  tax  shall  have  been  paid,  shall.  In  addition  to  the  penalties  here- 
inafter Imposed,  have  his  license  revoked,  upon  such  notice  and  hearing 
as  is  in  this  ordinance  provided. 

Sec.  18.  All  licenses  granted  under  this  ordinance,  or  any  section  here- 
of, are  granted  and  accepted  by  all  parties  receiving  said  license  with  the 
express  understanding  that  the  Board  of  Trustees  may  revoke  the  same  at 
any  time  if  any  of  the  conditions  of  the  license  or  terms  of  this  ordinance 
have  been  violated,  or  if  the  license  was  obtained  by  fraudulent  repre- 
sentations, or  the  holder  of  such  license  is  an  unfit  person  to  be  trusted 
with  the  privileges  granted  by  said  license;  provided,  however,  that  no 
license  shall  be  revoked  without  giving  the  holder  thereof  an  opportunity 


238  ORt)INANCE  NO.  644. 

to  appear  before  said  Board  in  his  own  behalf.  On  revocation  of  the  li- 
cense, no  part  of  the  money  paid  therefor  shall  be  returned,  but  such 
license  fee  shall  be  forfeited  to  the  City. 

Sec.  19.  Those  ordinances  of  the  City  of  Fresno  which  are  numbered 
500,  509,  510,  511,  512,  518,  519,  532,  545,  565,  566,  596  and  605,  are  hereby 
repealed;  provided,  however,  that  the  enactment  of  this  ordinance  and  the 
repealing  of  the  above  numbered  ordinances  shall  not  invalidate  any 
license  heretofore  issued,  but  any  and  all  such  licenses  shall  continue  and 
be  in  force  and  effect  until  the  date  of  the  expiration  thereof,  nor  shall 
any  person  be  relieved  or  released  from  the  payment  of  any  license  tax 
now  due  from  him  under  any  of  the  terms  or  provisions  of  the  aforesaid 
ordinances,  but  the  amount  so  due,  together  with  all  penalties  attached 
or  accrued,  shall  be  collected  from  him  in  the  same  way  as  though  said 
above  numbered  ordinances  were  not  repealed. 

Sec.  20.  Nothing  in  this  ordinance  contained  shall  be  construed  as  in 
any  way  repealing  or  amending  in  whole  or  in  part,  ordinance  No.  601  of 
the  City  of  Fresno  relating  and  pertaining  to  the  sale,  serving  or  giving 
away  of  intoxicating  liquors. 

Sec.  21.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  terms  or  provisions  of  this 
ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction 
thereof  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  three  hundred  dollars, 
or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  term 
not  to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  22.  This  ordinance  shall  take  effect  and  be  in  force,  without  pub- 
lication, immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  644. 
In  effect  March  10,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  the  streets  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  forbidding 
the  standing  or  leaving  of  animals  and  vehicles  at  certain  places  therein. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the.  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  It  shall  be  and  is  hereby  made  unlawful  for  any  person  to 
hitch,  or  cause  or  permit  to  be  hitched,  any  horse,  mule  or  other  animal, 
or  to  leave  standing  or  cause  or  permit  to  be  left  standing,  any  bicycle, 
motorcycle,  automobile,  buggy,  carriage,  wagon  or  other  vehicle,  or  any 
animal,  upon  any  street  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  along  which  street  cars  or 
interurban  railway  cars  are  run  or  operated,  within  forty  feet  of  either 
side  line  of  any  street  that  crosses,  intersects,  or  terminates  in  such  street, 
or  within  forty  feet  of  either  such  side  line  extended  across  such  street 
at  right  angles  thereto.  The  provisions  of  this  ordinance  shall  apply,  only, 
to  that  portion  of  the  City  of  Fresno  known  as  the  business  district  as  de- 
fined by  ordinance  No.  598. 

Sec.  2.  Any  person  violating  any  of  the  provisions  of  this  ordinance 
shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and  upon  conviction  thereof 
shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  not  to  exceed  $300.00,  or  by  imprisonment  in 
the  County  Jail  of  the  County  of  Fresno  for  a  term  not  to  exceed  ninety 
(90)  days,  or  by  both  such  fine  and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  3.  This  ordinance  shall,  without  publication,  take  effect  and  be 
in  force,  immediately  on  and  after  its  passage. 


ORDINANCE  NO.  645.  239 

ORDINANCE  NO.  645. 
In  effect  March  22,  1911. 

An  Ordinance  relating  to  overhead  wires,  and  requiring  those  corpora- 
tions, companies  and  persons  owning  or  operating  overhead  wires  to  send 
linemen  to  shut  off  the  electric  current  on  portions  thereof  at  the  tinne  of 
any  fire  in  the  City  of  Fresno. 

The  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  City  of  Fresno  do  ordain  as  follows: 

Section  1.  That  all  corporations,  companies  and  persons  owning  or 
operating  overhead  wires  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  shall,  at  the  time  of  any 
fire  in  said  City,  send  one  or  more  linemen  to  the  scene  of  the  fire,  and 
they  shall  promptly  cause  all  electricity  and  electric  currents  to  be 
switched  or  shut  off  from  any  and  all  wires  or  cables  which  might,  with 
the  electric  current  thereon  at  said  time,  become  a  menace  to  life  and 
property. 

Sec.  2.  Said  corporation,  companies  or  persons  shall  arrange  to  have 
their  overhead  wires  and  the  electric  currents  thereon  subdivided  in  dis- 
tricts and  circuits  so  that  the  electric  currents  on  such  wires  in  any  dis- 
trict, or  part' of  the  City,  may  be  switched  or  shut  off,  leaving  the  wires 
uncharged  and  harmless  in  such  district  or  part  of  the  City,  but  without 
shutting  off  the  electric  current  or  the  electric  lights  or  power  in  other 
parts  of  the  City,  and  they  shall  switch  or  shut  off  the  electric  current 
from  any  district  at  the  time  of  any  fire  when,  if  the  electric  current  were 
not  so  switched  or  shut  off,  the  charged  wires  would  be  a  menace  to  life 
and  property.  Said  lineman  or  linemen  so  present  at  such  fire  shall  keep 
the  chief,  captain  or  person  In  charge  of  the  fire  apparatus  at  such  fire 
informed  as  to  the  wires  which  have  been  disconnected,  or  from  which 
the  electric  current  has  been  switched  or  shut  off,  and  of  the  wires  which 
remain  charged  with  electricity. 

Sec.  3.  All  such  corporations,  companies  and  persons,  with  all  rea- 
sonable diligence,  when  the  fire  has  been  extinguished,  or  the  danger 
from  the  electric  currents  or  overhead  wires  has  ceased,  shall  promptly 
restore  all  wires  to  a  safe  condition  and  cause  the  electric  current  to  be 
switched  on,  and  at  no  time,  except  for  the  protection  of  life  or  property, 
shall  it  or  they  cause  any  portion  of  the  City  to  be  without  light  or  power 
where  such  corporation,  company  or  person  has  undertaken  or  is  in  any 
manner  required  to  furnish  such  light  or  power. 

Sec.  4.  Every  person,  company  or  corporation  that  shall  violate  any 
provision  of  the  ordinance  shall  be  deemed  guilty  of  a  misdemeanor,  and 
upon  conviction  thereof,  shall  be  punished  by  a  fine  of  not  more  than 
three  hundred  dollars,  or  by  imprisonment  in  the  County  Jail  of  the  Coun- 
ty of  Fresno  for  a  period  not  to  exceed  ninety  days,  or  by  both  such  fine 
and  imprisonment. 

Sec.  5.  This  ordinance  shall,  without  publication,  take  effect  and  be 
In  force  immediately  on  and  after  Its  passage. 


APPENDIX 


LIST  OF   WATER   ORDINANCES. 


Ordinance  No.  131:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1889. 

Ordinance  No.  186:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  Ist,  1890. 

Ordinance  No.  227:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1891. 

Ordinance  No.  249:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1892. 

Ordinance  No.  272:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1893. 

Ordinance  No.  289:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1894. 

Ordinance  No.  297:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1895. 

Ordinance  No.  318:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1896. 

Ordinance  No.  329:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1897. 

Ordinance  No.  339:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  Ist,  1898. 

Ordinance  No.  349:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1899. 

Ordinance  No.  373:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1900. 

Ordinance  No.  384:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1901. 

Ordinance  No.  412:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1902. 

Ordinance  No.  440:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1903. 

Ordinance  No.  451:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1904. 

Ordinance  No.  479:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1905. 

Ordinance  No.  538:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1907. 

Ordinance  No.  568:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1908. 

Ordinance  No.  615:  Establishing  water  rates  from  July  1st,  1910. 


LIST  OF   ELECTION   ORDINANCES. 

Ordinance  No,  64:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  school  pur- 
poses, and  for  protection  from  fire  and  from  flood. 

Ordinance  No.  66:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  64,  ap- 
proved, and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  70:  Declares  result  of  election  called  by  Ordinance 
No.   64. 

Ordinance  No.  74:     Calling  special  election  for  sewer  bonds. 


♦For  the  text  of  ordinances  listed  in  this  appendix,  reference  must  be 
had  to  the  Books  of  Ordinances  in  the  oflSce  of  the  City  Clerk. 

16* 


242  APPENDIX. 

Ordinance  No.  79:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  74, 
approved,  and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  80:  Declares  result  of  election  called  by  Ordinance 
No.  74. 

Ordinance  No.  94:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  fire,  flood 
and  school  purposes. 

Ordinance  No.  95:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  94, 
approved,  and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  101:  Declares  result  of  election  called  by  Ordinance 
No.  94. 

Ordinance  No.  213:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  school  pur- 
poses. 

Ordinance  No.  228:  Calling  special  election  to  submit  question  of  in- 
curring indebtedness  for  acquiring  and  constructing  school  grounds  and 
buildings. 

Ordinance  No.  229:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  228, 
approved,  and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  234:  Declares  result  of  election  called  by  Ordinance 
No.  228. 

Ordinance  No.  268:  Calling  for  special  election  for  bonds  to  complete 
the  sewer  system. 

Ordinance  No.  269:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  268, 
approved,  and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  300:  Calling  special  election  submitting  the  proposi- 
tion of  incurring  indebtedness  to  complete  the  sewer  system. 

Ordinance  No.  301:  Notice  of  election,  called  by  Ordinance  No.  300, 
approved,  and  publication  of  same  ordered. 

Ordinance  No.  304:  Declares  result  of  election  called  by  Ordinance 
No.  300. 

Ordinance  No.  400:  Calling  special  election  submitting  the  proposi- 
tion of  acquiring  a  system  of  water  works,  by  incurring  indebtedness. 

Ordinance  No.  401:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  an  electric 
light  and  power  system. 

Ordinance  No.  425:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  a  septic 
tank  system. 

Ordinance  No.  432:  Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  the  pur- 
chase of  the  necessary  lands  for  and  the  construction  of  a  septic  tank, 
also  lands  for  an  intercepting  sewer. 

Ordinance  No.  454:  Calling  special  election  for  submitting  a  plan  for 
a  septic  tank  system,  and  if  approved,  for  incurring  bonded  indebtedness 
therefor. 

Ordinance  No.  475:  Calling  special  election  submitting  proposals  to 
amend  Charter,  embodied  and  described  in  eleven  certain  ordinances 
herein  referred  to.     (Ord.  463-473). 

Ordinance  No,  492:  Calling  special  election  submitting  plan  for  dis- 
posal of  outfall  sewage  by  means  of  septic  tanks  and  sewer  farm. 

Ordinance  No.  493:     Calling  special  election  for  bonds  for  City  Hall. 

Ordinance  No.  579:  Calling  special  election  to  submit  anti-liquor  li- 
cense ordinance  or  referendum  for  April  12,  1909. 

Ordinance  No.  608:  Calling  special  election  for  park  and  play-ground 
bonds. 

Ordinance  No.  609:  Calling  special  election  to  submit  proposition  for 
annexing  outside  territory  to  the  City. 


APPENDIX.  243 


LIST  OF  TAX  ORDINANCES. 


Ordinance  No.  39:  Tax  to  provide  for  the  issue  of  fire  and  overflow 
bonds.     (Repealed  by  Ordinance  No.  45). 

Ordinance  No.  45:     Repeals  Ordinance  No.  39. 

Ordinance  No.  57:  Tax  to  provide  for  the  issue  of  fire  and  overflow 
bonds.     (Amended  by  Ordinance  No.  58). 

Ordinance  No.  58:     Amending  Section  3  of  Ordinance  No.  57. 

Ordinance  No.  87:  Tax  to  pay  interest  on  sewer  bonds  and  the  prin- 
cipal thereof. 

Ordinance  No.  113:  Tax  to  pay  the  interest  on  bonds  issued  under 
the  provisions  of  Ordinance  No.  104. 

Ordinance  No.  239:  Tax  to  pay  school  bonds  provided  for  by  Ordi- 
nance No.  236. 

Ordinance  No.  383:  Providing  for  levy  and  collection  of  taxes,  con- 
solidating certain  municipal  offices,  and  providing  for  performance  of 
duties  by  certain  county  officers,  and  fixing  compensation,  in  accordance 
with  Act  of  Legislature  of  March  27,  1895. 

Ordinance  No.  389:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1901-2. 

Ordinance  No.  391:  Fixing  rate  of  taxes  on  property  in  City  Limits 
for  school  purposes,  for  fiscal  year  beginning  July  1,  1901,  and  ending 
June  30,  1902. 

Ordinance  No.  404:  Providing  for  levy  and  collection  of  taxes,  con* 
solidating  and  abolishing  certain  municipal  offices,  and  providing  for  per- 
formance of  duties  by  certain  county  officers,  and  fixing  compensation, 
in  accordance  with  an  Act  of  Legislature  of  March  27,  1895. 

Ordinance  No.  420:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  ba 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1902-3. 

Ordinance  No.  421:  Fixing  rate  of  taxes  on  property  in  City  Limits- 
for  fiscal  year  beginning  July  1,  1902,  and  ending  June  30,  1903. 

Ordinance  No.  430:  Providing  for  levy  and  collection  of  taxes,  con- 
solidating and  abolishing  certain  municipal  offices,  and  providing  for  per- 
formance of  duties  by  certain  county  officers,  and  fixing  compensation,  in 
accordance  with  Act  of  Legislature  of  March  27,  1895. 

Ordinance  No.  442:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1903-4. 

Ordinance  No.  443:  Fixing  rate  of  taxes  on  property  in  City  limits 
for  use  in  carrying  on  City  Government,  for  fiscal  year  beginning  July  1, 
1903,  and  ending  June  30,  1904. 

Ordinance  No.  448:  Providing  for  levy  and  collection  of  taxes,  con- 
solidating and  abolishing  certain  municipal  offices,  and  providing  for  per- 
formance of  duties  by  certain  county  officers,  and  fixing  compensation,  in 
accordance  with  an  Act  of  Legisltaure  of  March  27,  1895. 

Ordinance  No.  457:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1904-5. 

Ordinance  No.  459:  Fixing  rate  of  taxes  for  carrying  on  City  Gov- 
ernment for  fiscal  year  beginning  July  1,  1904,  and  ending  June  30,  1905. 

Ordinance  No.  478:  Providing  for  levy  and  collections  of  taxes,  con- 
solidating and  abolishing  certain  municipal  offices,  and  providing  for  per- 
formance of  duties  by  certain  county  officers,  and  fixing  compensation. 
In  accordance  with  an  Act  of  Legislature  of  March  27,  1895. 


244  APPENDIX. 

Ordinance  No.  488:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1905-6. 

Ordinance  No.  489:  Fixing  rate  of  City  taxes  on  property  for  fiscal 
year  beginning  July  1,  1905,  and  ending  June  30,  1906. 

Ordinance  No.  503:  Electing  for  the  City  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have  taxes 
assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 

Ordinance  No.  521:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1906-7. 

Ordinance  No.  522:  Fixing  rate  of  taxes  for  property  for  fiscal  year 
beginning  July  1,  1906,  and  ending  June  30,  1907. 

Ordinance  No.  536:  Electing  for  the  city  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  the  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have 
taxes  assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 

Ordinance  No.  547:  Determining  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1907-8. 

Ordinance  No.  550:  Fixing  rate  of  City  taxes  on  property  for  fiscal 
year  beginning  July  1,  1907,  and  ending  June  30,  1908. 

Ordinance  No.  555:     Extending  time  for  payment  of  taxes,  etc. 

Ordinance  No.  559:  Electing  for  the  City  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  the  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have 
taxes  assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 

Ordinance  No.  570:  Determines  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1908-9. 

Ordinance  No.  571:  Fixing  rate  of  City  taxes  on  property  for  fiscal 
year  beginning  July  1,  1908,  and  ending  June  30,  1909. 

Ordinance  No.  577:  Electing  for  the  City  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  the  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have 
taxes  assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 

Ordinance  No.  590:  Determining  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1909-10. 

Ordinance  No.  591:  Fixing  rate  of  City  taxes  on  property  for  fiscal 
year  beginning  July  1,  1909,  and  ending  June  30,  1910. 

Ordinance  No.  606:  Electing  for  the  City  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  the  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have 
taxes  assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 

Ordinance  No.  618:  Determining  amount  of  money  necessary  to  be 
raised  by  taxation  for  year  1910-11. 

Ordinance  No.  626:  Electing  for  the  City  to  avail  itself  of  the  pro- 
visions of  the  Act  of  the  Legislature  authorizing  municipalities  to  have 
taxes  assessed  and  collected  by,  and  deposited  with  County  officers. 


LIST  OF  ORDINANCES  ACCEPTING  STREETS. 

Ordinance  No.  139:     Accepting  L  Street,  from  Fresno  Street,  north- 
westerly to  the   City  Limits. 

Ordinance  No.  142:     Accepting  Mono  Street,  between  H  and  I  Streets, 
and  Inyo  Street  between  H  and  I  Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  143:     Accepting  H  Street  from  south  side  of  Ventura 
Street  to  Stanislaus  Street. 


APPENDIX. 


245 


Ordinance  No.  144:  Accepting  J  Street  from  north  side  of  Kern. 
Street  to  center  of  San  Joaquin  Street,  except  from  center  of  Tulare 
Street  to  center  of  Fresno  Street  and  except  the  half  of  the  street  and 
sidewalk  in  front  of  lots  14,  15  and  16,  in  block  69. 

Ordinance  No,  162:  Accepting  Tulare  Street  from  east  side  of  H  Street 
to  east  side  of  J  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  163:  Accepting  I  Street  from  north  side  of  Kern  Street 
to  south  side  of  Fresno  Street,  except  crossings  of  Tulare  and  Mariposa 
Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  165: 
posa. 

Ordinance  No.  166: 
City  limit  line. 

Ordinance  No.  167: 
Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  170: 

Ordinance  No.  171: 
to  City  Limits 

Ordinance  No.  172: 
M  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  173: 

Ordinance  No.  177: 
to  City  Limits. 

Ordinance  No.  178: 

Ordinance  No.  180: 
side  of  K  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  183: 

Ordinance  No.  184: 
tura  Avenue. 

Ordinance  No.  185: 

Ordinance  No.  187: 
Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  188: 

Ordinance  No.  189: 
tura   Avenue. 

Ordinance  No.  190: 

Ordinance  No.  191: 
erly  City  limit  line. 

Ordinance  No.   192: 
Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  193: 

Ordinance  No.  194: 
Street  to  west  line  of 

Ordinance  No.  196: 
dor  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  197: 

Ordinance  No.  198: 
Street. 

Ordinance  No.  199: 
islaus  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  200: 
Avenue. 


Accepting  J  Street  from  Tulare  Street  to  Mari- 

Accepting  M  Street  from  Fresno  Street  to  north 

Accepting  Q    Street  from    Mariposa  to    Tulare 

Accepting  Tuolumne  Street  from  H  to  O  Streets. 
Accepting  K  Street  from  Tuolumne  Street  north 

Accepting  San  Joaquin  Street  from  H  Street  to 

Accepting  Stanislaus  Street  from  H.  to  N  Streets. 
Accepting  J  Street  from  San  Joaquin  Street  north 

Accepting  Calaveras  Street  from  H  to  N  Streets. 
Accepting  Mariposa  Street  from  H  Street  to  east 

Accepting  Kern  Street  from  L  to  P  Streets. 
Accepting  M  Street  from  Fresno  Street  to  Ven- 

Accepting  Mono  Street  from  I  to  P  Streets. 
Accepting  J  Street   from    Mariposa   to    Fresno 

Accepting  G  Street  from  Kern  to  Fresno  Streets. 
Accepting  L  Street  from  Tulare  Street  to  Ven- 

Accepting  Mariposa  Street  from  M  to  S  Streets. 
Accepting  Merced  Streets  from  H  Street  to  east- 
Accepting  Q  Street    from    Mariposa  to  Fresno 

Accepting  Inyo  Street  from  I  to  P  Streets. 
Accepting  Mariposa  Street  from  east  line  of  H 
H  Street. 
Accepting  I  Street  from  Ventura  Street  to  Ama- 

Accepting  Kern  Street  from  G  Street  to  E  Street. 
Accepting  E  Street  from  Kern  Street  to  Tuolumne 

Accepting  N  Street  from  Ventura  Avenue  to  Stan- 
Accepting  J  Street  from  Kern  Street  to  Ventura 


246  APPENDIX. 

Ordinance  No.  203:  Accepting  Tulare  Street  from  G  Street  to  D 
Street. 

Ordinance  No.  207:  Accepting  L  Street  from  Ventura  Street  to  Los 
Angeles   Street. 

Ordinance  No.  208:  Accepting  K  Street  from  Kern  Street  to  Los  An- 
geles Street. 

Ordinance  No.  209:  Accepting  Ventura  Street  from  H  Street  to  east- 
erly  City  limits  line. 

Ordinance  No.  225:  Accepting  Mariposa  Street  from  P  to  G  Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  235:  Accepting  F  Street  from  Tulare  to  Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  244:  Accepting  Tulare  Street  from  J  Street  to  the  east- 
erly line  of  the  City  limits. 

Ordinance  No.  245 :  Accepting  K  Street  from  Mariposa  Street  to  Kern. 
Street. 

Ordinance  No.  273:  Accepting  R  Street  from  Mariposa  Street  to  Tu- 
lare Street. 

Ordinance  No.  364:  Accepting  Blackstone  from  northerly  terminus 
of  O  Street,  north  to  City  limits. 


LIST  OF  ORDINANCES  CLOSING  STREETS. 

Ordinance  No.  367:  Closing  Q  Street  from  southeasterly  line  of  Tu- 
lare Street  northeasterly  to  City  Limits  at  intersection  of  Q  Street  with 
roadway  of  PoUasky  Branch  of  Southern  Pacific  Railroad  at  southeasterly 
Limits  of  City. 

Ordinance  No.  368:  Closing  Kern  Street  from  a  line  40  feet  north- 
easterly from  and  parallel  to  northeasterly  boundary  line  of  alley  running 
through  Blocks  143  and  144  northeasterly  to  southwesterly  line  of  alley 
running  through  Blocks  154  and  155. 

Ordinance  No.  369:  Closing  Inyo  Street  from  line  40  feet  northeast- 
erly from  and  parallel  to  northeasterly  boundary  line  of  alley  running 
through  Blocks  142  and  143  northeasterly  to  southwesterly  line  of  alley 
running  through  Blocks  155  and  156. 

Ordinance  No.  370:  Closing  Mono  Street  from  line  40  feet  northeast- 
erly from  and  parallel  to  northeasterly  boundary  line  of  alley  running 
through  Blocks  141  and  142  northeasterly  to  southwesterly  line  of  alley 
running  through  Blocks  156  and  157. 

Ordinance  No.  371:  Closing  Santa  Clara  Street  from  line  40  feet  north- 
easterly from  northeasterly  boundary  line  of  alley  running  through  Blocks 
140  and  178,  northeasterly  to  City  limits. 

Ordinance  No.  372:  Closing  alley  running  through  Block  158  between 
Lots  7  to  10  inclusive  and  11  to  19  inclusive  in  Block  158. 


FRANCHISE   ORDINANCES. 

Ordinance  No.  27.  In  effect  July  30,  1886.  Franchise  to  Lewis  Leach, 
et  al.,  and  to  Electric  Light  and  Power  Company.  Term  50  years.  To 
erect  and  maintain  in  the  streets,  alleys  and  public  places  in  this  City 
such  poles,  wires  and  other  appliances  as  may  be  necessary  or  conveni- 
ent for  the  transmission  and  application  of  electricity  for  light  or  power 
or  other  useful  purposes. 


APPENDIX.  247 

Ordinance  No.  41.  In  effect  March  25,  1887.  BYanchlse  to  George 
L.  Bradley,  M.  J.  Church,  George  W.  Meade,  W.  W.  Phillips,  J  R.  Whlt« 
and  F.  G.  Berry.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of 
Mariposa  and  H  Streets,  thence  along  the  center  line  of  Mariposa  Street 
to  "R"  Street,  thence  along  the  center  line  of  "R"  Street  to  Tulare  Street, 
thence  northeasterly  along  the  center  of  Tulare  Street  to  the  boundary 
of  said  City  of  Fresno,  together  with  all  necessary  side-tracks.  Foiv 
felted  by  355. 

Ordinance  No  42.  In  effect  April  8,  1887.  Franchise  to  Fresno  Water 
Company.  Term  25  years.  Privilege  of  laying  down  pipes  in  the  streets, 
alleys,  avenues  and  other  places  of  the  City  of  Fresno  for  supplying  wa- 
ter for  the  streets  and  buildings  thereon,  and  the  inhabitants  of  said  City. 

Ordinance  No.  47.  In  effect  April  22,  1887.  Franchise  to  Western 
Electric  Company,  Term  30  years.  To  erect  and  maintain  in  the  streets, 
alleys  and  public  places  in  this  City  such  poles,  wires  and  other  appliances 
as  may  be  necessary  or  convenient  for  the  transmission  and  application 
of  electricity  for  light  or  power  or  other  useful  purposes. 

Ordinance  No.  49.  In  effect  May  6,  1887.  Franchise  to  George  H. 
Eggers  and  Herman  C.  Eggers.  Term  25  years.  Privilege  to  erect  and 
maintain  in  the  streets,  alleys  and  public  places  in  this  City,  such  poles, 
wires  and  other  appliances  as  may  be  necessary  or  convenient  for  the 
transmission  and  application  of  telephone,  telegraph  and  other  electric 
systems. 

Ordinance  No.  50.  In  effect  May  13,  1887.  Franchise  to  George  Mc- 
Cullough,  E.  C.  Winchell,  C.  G.  Sayle,  W.  F.  McVey,  George  L.  Bradley, 
M.  J.  Donahoo  and  J.  D.  Fiske.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  in- 
tersection of  Mariposa  and  "H"  Street;  thence  along  the  center  line  of 
Mariposa  Street  to  the  center  of  "J"  Street;  thence  along  the  center  line 
of  "J"  Street  to  the  center  of  Tuolumne  Street;  thence  along  the  center 
line  of  Tuolumne  Street  to  the  center  of  "O"  Street;  thence  along  the 
center  line  of  "O"  Street  to  the  northern  limit  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  56.  In  effect  June  24,  1887.  Franchise  to  G.  L.  Brad- 
ley, M.  J.  Church,  G.  W.  Meade,  W.  W.  Phillips,  J.  R.  White  and  F.  G. 
Berry.  Construction  must  be  commenced  within  6  months  and  completed 
within  9  months  from  date  of  passage  of  this  ordinance.  Repealed  by 
Ordinance  355. 

Ordinance  No.  62.  In  effect  September  16,  1887.  Franchise  to  Thos. 
E.  Hughes,  J.  H.  Hamilton,  Lewis  Leach,  Alexander  Gordon,  and  M.  J. 
Donahoo.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  Railroad  Depot  on  the 
Railroad  Reservation  at  a  point  opposite  the  center  of  Tulare  Street  and 
running  thence  up  the  center  of  Tulare  Street  to  a  point  where  a  line 
in  the  center  of  said  Tulare  Street  intersects  a  similar  line  in  I  Street; 
and  thence  on  a  line  in  the  center  of  I  Street,  southeasterly  to  the  limits 
of  said  City.  And,  also,  on  and  over  the  following  named  streets  in  said 
City,  to-wit  commencing  at  a  point  where  the  center  line  of  Ventura 
Streets  intersects  the  center  line  of  I  Street;  and  thence  along  the  said 
center  line  of  said  Ventura  Street,  northeasterly  along  said  center  line 
of  Ventura  Street  to  the  limits  of  said  City  of  Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  63.  In  effect  September  23,  1887.  Franchise  to  J.  G. 
Rhodes,  J.  A.  Waterman,  B.  R.  Woodworth  and  M.  W.  Muller  Term  50 
years.  Commencing  on  the  west  line  of  "H"  Street  in  the  center  of 
Mariposa  Street;  thence  up  the  center  of  Mariposa  Street  to  a  point 
where  "J"  Street  interesects  said  Mariposa  Street  in  the  center  of  said 
streets,  thence  at  right  angles  southeasterly  in  the  center  of  "J"  Street 
to  the  center  of  Mono  Street,  thence  at  right  angles  northeasterly  in  the 
center  of    Mono    Street   to  a  point  in  the  center  of  "O"    Street,    thence 


248  APPENDIX. 

northwesterly  in  the  center  of  "O"  Street  to  the  center  of  Stanislaus 
and  "O"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles,  southwesterly  in  the  center  of 
Stanislaus  Street  to  a  point  in  the  center  of  "K"  and  Stanislaus  Streets, 
thence  at  right  angles  northwesterly  in  the  center  of  "K"  Street  to  a 
point  in  the  center  of  Calaveras  and  "K"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles 
southwesterly  in  the  center  of  Calaveras  Street  to  the  center  of  Cala- 
veras and  "J"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles  northwesterly  in  the  center 
of  "J"  Street  to  the  center  of  Sacramento  and  "J"  Streets,  thence  at  right 
angles  southwesterly  in  the  center  of  Sacramento  Street  to  a  point  in 
the  center  of  Sacramento  and  "E"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles  south- 
easterly in  the  center  of  "E"  Street  to  a  point  in  the  center  of  Tulare 
and  "E"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles  northeasterly  in  the  center  of 
Tulare  to  "G"  Street,  thence  at  right  angles  northwesterly  in  the  center 
of  "G"  Street  to  a  point  in  the  center  of  Mariposa  and  "G"  Streets,  thence 
at  right  angles  northeasterly  in  the  center  of  Mariposa  Street  to  the  point 
of  beginning.  Furthermore,  beginning  in  the  center  of  Mariposa  and  "H" 
Street,  thence  running  northwesterly  in  the  center  of  "H"  Street  to  a 
point  in  the  center  of  Stanislaus  and  "H"  Streets,  thence  at  right  angles 
northeasterly  in  the  center  of  Stanislaus  Street  to  a  point  in  the  center 
of  "K"  and  Stanislaus  Streets  connecting  there  with  the  main  line;  thence 
at  right  angles  southeasterly  in  the  center  of  "K"  Street  to  a  point  in 
the  center  of  Tulare  and  "K"  Streets;  thence  at  right  angles  northeast- 
erly in  the  center  of  Tulare  Street  to  the  interesection  of  the  main  line 
on  "O"  Street.  Furthermore,  bginning  at  a  point  in  the  center  of  "J" 
and  Mono  Streets,  connecting  with  the  main  line,  thence  running  south- 
westerly in  the  center  of  Mono  Street  to  the  center  of  Mono  and  "E" 
Streets,  together  with  right  of  way  necessary  therefor,  and  for  turnings, 
turnouts,  etc. 

Ordinance  No.  71.  In  effect  November  4,  1887  Franchise  to  George 
McCollough,  E.  C.  Winchell,  C.  G.  Sayle,  W.  F.  McVey,  George  L.  Bradley, 
M.  J.  Donahoo  and  J.  D  Fiske.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  In- 
tersection of  H  and  Mariposa  Streets,  thence  running  up  Mariposa  Street, 
through  J  Street  to  Tuolumne  Street,  through  Tuolumne  Street  to  O  Street 
and  through  O  Street  to  the  northern  limit  of  said  City.  Extended  to  and 
including  the  1st  day  of  May,  1888. 

Ordinance  No.  72.  In  effect  November  11,  1887.  Franchise  to  J.  G. 
Rhodes,  B.  R.  Woodworth  and  J  A.  Waterman.  Term  50  years.  Com- 
mencing at  a  point  in  the  center  of  Sacramento  and  G  Streets,  thence 
running  northwesterly  in  the  center  of  G  Street  to  a  point  in  the  center 
of  G  Street  where  the  same  meets  the  South  Avenue  of  the  American 
Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno;  furthermore,  commencing  at  a  point  in 
the  center  of  F  and  Sacramento  Streets,  thence  running  northwesterly 
on  said  F  Street  in  the  center  of  said  street  to  a  point  where  said  F  Street 
meets  the  South  Avenue  of  the  American  Addition  to  the  Citv  of  Fresno. 
Forfeited  by  169. 

Ordinance  No.  85.  In  effect  February  16,  1888.  Franchise  to  Frank 
E.  Tadlock,  Jr.,  Frank  H.  Ball,  C.  G.  Hutchinson,  Timothy  Paige  and  M 
J.  Donahoo.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mari- 
posa and  J  Streets,  thence  along  the  center  of  said  south  J  Street,  to  the 
southeastern  limits  of  said  City,  to  what  is  now  known  as  "Hamilton 
Street"  in  Woodward's  Addition  to  the  City  of  Fresno.     Forfeited  by  169. 

Ordinance  No.  89.  In  effect  March  15,  1888.  Franchise  to  E.  C.  Win- 
chell, A.  M.  Drew,  W.  R.  Thomas,  T.  C.  White,  J.  P.  Vincent,  and  H.  P. 
Hedges  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  J  Street, 
with  the  line  of  the  middle  of  Mariposa  Street  in  said  City,  thence  run- 
ning northwesterly  along  the  line  of  the  middle  of  J  Street  to  the  north- 
ern limit  of  said  City,  at  the  half  section  line  which  runs  east  and  west 


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through  the  middle  of  sections  four  and  five  in  township  fourteen  south, 
of  range  twenty  east,  of  the  base  and  meridian  of  Mount  Diablo. 

Ordinance  No.  99.  In  effect  May  8,  1888.  Franchise  to  Western  Union 
Telegraph  Company.  Term  50  years.  Privilege  of  erecting  and  main- 
taining in  the  streets,  alleys  and  public  places  in  this  City,  such  poles, 
wires  and  other  appliances  as  may  be  necessary  and  convenient  for  the 
conducting  of  their  business  of  telegraphing. 

Ordinance  No.  100.  Amends  Ordinance  No.  50,  and  extends  time  for 
completing  street  railroad. 

Ordinance  No.  106.  In  effect  June  11,  1888.  Franchise  to  A.  H. 
Emery,  Frank  H.  Ball,  F.  D.  Vanderlip,  J.  M.  Cory,  C.  G.  Hutchinson  and 
Frank  E.  Tadlock,  Jr.  Term  25  years.  To  erect,  operate  and  maintain, 
poles,  masts,  arms,  wires  and  all  necessary  connections  within  the  ave- 
nues, streets,  alleys,  lanes  and  public  grounds  of  said  City  of  Fresno,  for 
the  purpose  of  conducting  and  conveying  currents  for  the  distribution 
of  electricity  for  public  and  domestic  uses,  either  for  Arc  or  Incandes- 
cent lighting,  power,  storage  batteries,  or  any  other  uses  to  which  elec- 
tricity may  be  applied. 

Ordinance  No.  108.  In  effect  September  8,  1888.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Railroad  Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  center  of  Tulare 
Street  in  the  center  of  I  Street,  and  thence  running  up  the  center  of  I 
Street  north  to  a  point  where  a  line  in  the  center  of  I  Street  intersects 
a  similar  line  in  J  Street,  and  north  in  center  of  J  Street  to  limits  of  said 
City. 

Ordinance  No.  111.  In  effect  October  2,  1888.  Franchise  to  Pacific 
Postal  Telegraph  Cable  Company.  Term  50  years.  To  erect  and  main- 
tain in  the  streets,  alleys,  and  public  places  in  this  City  such  poles,  wires 
and  other  appliances  as  may  be  necessary  or  convenient  for  the  purposes 
of  a  system  of  telegraphy. 

Ordinance  No.  117.  In  effect  December  5,  1888.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Railroad  Company  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  a  point  where  a  line 
in  the  center  of  "I"  Street  intersects  a  similar  line  in  the  center  of  Cala- 
veras Street,  and  thence  on  a  line  in  the  center  of  "I"  Street  northwest- 
erly to  City  limits  of  Fresno  together  with  the  right  of  way  necessary 
therefor  and  turnings,  turnouts,  etc.,  of  proper  width,  the  cars  upon  such 
road  to  be  propelled  by  horse  power,  stationary  steam  power,  electricity 
or  other  power  for  the  term  of  fifty  years.     Forfeited  by  169. 

Ordinance  No.  119.  In  effect  December  20,  1888.  Franchise  to  Frank 
H.  Ball,  Frank  E.  Tadlock,  Jr.,  C.  G.  Hutchinson,  J.  M.  Cory,  and  F.  D. 
Vanderlip.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mariposa 
and  J  Streets,  thence  along  the  center  of  said  South  J  Street  to  the  south- 
eastern limits  of  said  City,  to  what  is  now  known  as  Hamilton  Street  in 
Woodward's  Addition  to  the  said  City  of  Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  120.  In  effect  December  13,  1888.  Franchise  to  H.  W. 
Snow,  A.  J.  Weiner,  W.  F.  Hills,  J.  N.  Pattison  and  A.  S.  Edgerly.  Term 
50  years  Commencing  at  the  center  of  Fresno  Street  at  its  intersection 
with  H  Street;  thence  running  northeasterly  along  the  center  of  said 
Fresno  Street  to  the  City  Limits.  Forfeited  by  169. 

Ordinance  No.  126.  In  effect  January  17,  1889.  Franchise  to  J.  H. 
Long  and  H.  D.  Long.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  or  near  the  point 
where  Mariposa  Street  crosses  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad,  thence  run- 
ning southwesterly  along  the  middle  of  Mariposa  Street  to  the  southwest- 
erly line  of  the  City  of  Fresno.     Section  6  amended  by  129 

Ordinance  No.  127.  In  effect  January  30,  1889.  Franchise  to  J.  G. 
Rhodes.    Term  50  years.    Commencing  in  the  center  of  I  Street  where 


250  APPENDIX. 

the  northwesterly  line  of  Mariposa  Street  intersects  I  Street,  thence 
northwesterly  along  the  center  of  I  Street  to  Calaveras  Street,  thence 
along  the  center  of  Calaveras  Street  northeasterly  to  the  City  limits;  also 
beginning  at  the  center  of  I  and  Calaveras  Street  to  H  Street;  thence 
northwesterly  on  the  center  of  H  Street  to  the  City  limits  on  the  north. 
Forfeited  by  169. 

Ordinance  No.  129.  Amends  Section  2,  Ordinance  No  126,  prescribing 
conditions  of  franchise. 

Ordinance  No.  134,  In  effect  March  13,  1889.  Franchise  to  W.  S.  Mc- 
Murtry,  Jr.  Term  50  years.  Right  to  erect  and  maintain  in  the  streets, 
alleys,  and  public  places  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  such  poles,  masts,  wires 
and  other  appliances  as  may  be  necessary  and  convenient  for  the  produc- 
tion, transmission  and  application  of  electricity  for  light,  heat,  motive 
power,  mechanical,  scientific,  domestic  or  other  useful  purposes.  For- 
feited by  310. 

Ordinance  No  140.  Amends  Section  2,  Ordinance  No.  127,  prescribing 
conditions  of  franchise. 

Ordinance  No.  141.  In  effect  May  22,  1889.  Franchise  to  Fresno  Rail- 
road Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  a  point  where  a  line 
in  the  center  of  Inyo  Street  intersects  a  similar  line  in  the  center  of  I 
Street,  and  thence  on  a  line  in  the  center  of  Inyo  Street  northeasterly  to 
City  limits  of  Fresno,  together  with  the  right  of  way  necessary  therefor 
and  for  turnings,  turnouts,  etc.,  of  proper  width.     Forfeited  by  230. 

Ordinance  No.  150.  Amends  Section  8,  Ordinance  No.  126,  and  ex- 
tends time  for  completing  street  railroad. 

Ordinance  No  164.  In  effect  December  26,  1889.  Franchise  to  J.  R. 
White  and  E.  B.  Perrin.  Term  50  years.  Beginning  at  the  intersection 
of  Monterey  Street  at  the  southerly  limit  of  said  City,  with  that  certain 
public  highway  in  said  City,  known  as  Elm  Avenue,  running  thence  north- 
easterly along  the  center  of  said  Monterey  Street  to  the  easterly  or  north- 
easterly limit  of  said  City.     Forfeited  by  230. 

Ordinance  No.  169.  In  effect  February  12,  1890.  Forfeitures  of  fran- 
chises. 

Grant,  September  19th,  1887,  per  Ordinance  No.  63,  to  Rhodes,  Water- 
man and  others. 

Grant,  October  1st,  1887,  per  Ordinance  No  72,  to  Rhodes,  Woodworth 
and  others. 

Grant,  February  13th,  1888,  per  Ordinance  No.  85,  to  Tadlock,  Ball  and 
others. 

Grant  September  3d,  1888,  per  Ordinance  No.  108,  to  Fresno  Railroad 
Company. 

Grant,  December  3d,  1888,  per  Ordinance  No.  117,  to  Fresno  Railroad 
Company. 

Grant,  December  3d,  1888,  per  Ordinance  No.  119,  to  Tadlock,  Ball  and 
others. 

Grant  December  10th,  1888,  per  Ordinance  No.  120,  to  Snow,  Weiner 
and  others. 

Grant,  January  28th,  1889,  per  Ordinance  No.  127,  to  J.  G.  Rhodes. 

Ordinance  No.  174.  In  effect  February  14,  1890.  Franchise  to  J.  G. 
Rhodes.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  in  the  center  of  I  Street  where 
the  northwesterly  line  of  Mariposa  Street  intersects  I  Street,  thence 
northwesterly  along  the  center  of  I  Street  to  Calaveras  Street  northeast- 
erly to  the  City  limits;  also  beginning  at  the  center  of  I  and  Calaveras 
Street  to  H  Street,  thence  northwesterly  on  the  center  of  H  Street  to 
the  City  limits,  on  the  north.     Forfeited  by  263. 


APPENDIX  251 

Ordinance  No.  202.  In  effect  June  5,  1890.  Franchise  to  George  L. 
Bradley,  M.  J.  Church,  George  W.  Meade,  W.  W.  Phillips,  J.  R.  White  and 
F,  G.  Berry.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mari- 
posa and  H  Streets;  thence  along  the  center  line  of  Mariposa  Street  to 
K  Street;  thence  along  the  center  line  of  K  Street  to  Tulare  Street; 
thence  northeasterly  along  the  center  line  of  Tulare  Street  to  the  bound- 
ary line  of  said  City  of  Fresno;  and  also  commencing  at  the  intersection 
of  Mariposa  and  H  Streets;  thence  along  the  center  line  of  H  Street  in 
a  southeasterly  direction  to  the  City  limits.  Together  with  all  necessary 
sidetracks.    Repealed  by  355. 

Ordinance  No.  204.  In  effect  June  27,  1890.  Franchise  to  Fresno  Rail- 
road Company.  Term:  Commenced  within  three  months  and  completed 
within  eighteen  months  of  the  date  of  May  20,  1889.    Forfeited  by  230. 

Ordinance  No.  212.  In  effect  July  16,  1890.  Franchise  to  Robert  Bar- 
ton. Term  50  years.  To  erect  and  maintain  In  the  streets,  alleys  and 
public  places  In  the  City  of  Fresno  all  such  poles,  cross-arms,  and  wires 
thereto  suspended  as  shall  or  may  be  necessary  and  convenient  for  the 
production,  transmission  and  application  of  electricity  for  light,  heat,  mo- 
tive power,  mechanical,  scientific,  domestic  or  other  useful  purposes. 

Ordinance  No.  214.  In  effect  September  3,  1890.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Street  Railroad  Company.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  the  inter- 
section of  Mariposa  and  H  Streets,  thence  along  the  center  line  of  H 
Street  to  the  center  of  Merced  Street,  thence  along  the  center  line  of 
Merced  Street  to  the  center  of  Grand  Avenue,  thence  westerly  along  the 
center  line  of  Grand  Avenue  to  the  City  limits.     Forfeited  by  250. 

Ordinance  No.  216.  In  effect  November  6,  1890.  Franchise  to  Sunset 
Telephone  and  Telegraph  Company.  Term  25  years.  To  erect,  or  lay, 
maintain  and  operate  in  the  City  of  Fresno,  including  all  the  streets,  al- 
leys, avenues  and  thoroughfares  thereof,  poles,  wires  and  other  conduc- 
tors for  the  transmission  of  electricity  for  telephone  and  telegraph,  but 
not  for  electric  lights  or  motors. 

Ordinance  No.  230.  In  effect  March  18,  1891.  Forfeitures  of  fran- 
chise. 

Grant,  May  20,  1889,  per  Ordinance  No.  141,  to  BYesno  Railroad  Com- 
pany, a  corporation. 

Grant,  December  23,  1889,  per  Ordinance  No.  164,  to  J.  R.  White  and 
E.  B.  Perrin. 

Grant,  June  27,  1890,  per  Ordinance  No.  204,  to  Fresno  Railroad  Com- 
pany, a  corporation. 

Ordinance  No.  231.  In  effect  April  22,  1891.  Franchise  to  San  Joaquin 
Valley  Railroad  Company.     Repealed  by  238. 

Ordinance  No.  232.  In  effect  April  9,  1891.  Franchise  to  Fresno  Rail- 
road Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  a  point  where  a  line  in 
the  center  of  Inyo  Street  intersects  a  similar  line  in  the  center  of  I  Street, 
and  thence  on  a  line  in  the  center  of  Inyo  Street,  northeasterly  to  City 
limits  of  Fresno,  together  with  the  right  of  way  necessary  therefor,  and 
for  turnings,  turnouts,  etc.,  of  proper  widths.     Forfeited  by  263. 

Ordinance  No.  238.  In  effect  May  21,  1891.  Franchise  to  San  Joaquin 
Valley  Railroad  Company.  Term  50  years.  Beginning  at  a  point  on  the 
West  side  of  Cherry  Avenue  due  west  of  the  point  where  the  north  line 
of  Braly  Street  intersects  Cherry  Avenue;  thence  in  a  northeasterly  di- 
rection across  Cherry  Avenue  intersecting  the  west  line  of  Block  5  of 
Woodward's  Addition,  according  to  the  official  plat  thereof  now  on  file 
and  of  record  in  the  County  Recorder's  office  of  Fresno  County,  State  of 
California;  thence  continuing  in  a  northeasterly  direction  to  Anna  Street 


252  •  APPENDIX. 

in  said  Woodward's  Addition  to  a  point  25  feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  south 
of  the  northeast  corner  of  said  Block  5  in  said  Woodward's  Addition, 
thence  across  Hamilton  Street  in  said  Woodward's  Addition  in  a  north- 
easterly direction  to  the  center  of  San  Diego  Street,  as  the  same  is  des- 
ignated on  the  plat  of  the  City  of  Fresno,  now  on  file  and  of 
record  in  the  County  Recorder's  office  of  said  Fresno  County,  State  of 
California,  and  continuing  along  the  center  of  said  San  Diego  Street  to 
a  point  where  K  Street  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  interesects  said  San  Diego 
Street;  thence  curving  gradually  to  the  southeasterly  corner  of  Block  196 
of  said  City  of  Fresno,  thence  across  L  Street  in  the  said  City  of  Fresno 
to  a  point  on  the  southwesterly  line  of  Block  189  in  said  City  of  Fresno, 
fifty  feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  north  of  the  southwesterly  corner  of  said 
Block  189;  thence  crossing  said  Block  189  to  a  point  on  the  northeasterly 
line  of  said  Block  last  mentioned  175  feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  north  of 
the  southeasterly  corner  of  said  Block  189;  thence  across  M  Street  on  a 
straight  line  to  a  point  160  feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  south  of  the  north- 
west corner  of  Block  187  in  said  City  of  Fresno;  thence  across  said  Block 
187  to  a  point  18  feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  south  of  the  northeasterly 
corner  of  said  Block  187,  thence  across  N  Street  due  north  crossing  O 
Street,  Monterey  Avenue,  P  Street,  San  Benito  Avenue,  Q  Street,  Santa 
Clara  Avenue,  R  Street,  Ventura  Avenue,  S  Street,  Mono  Street,  T  Street, 
Inyo  Street,  U  Street,  Kern  Street;  thence  curve  gradually  in  a  north- 
easterly direction  to  the  easterly  line  of  the  City  limits  of  the  City  of 
Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  250.  In  effect  February  18,  1892.  Forfeiture  of  certain 
franchise. 

Grant,  Ordinance  No.  214,  passed  September  1st,  1890. 

Ordinance  No.  255.  In  effect  May  20,  1892.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Electric  Railway  Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  inter- 
section of  the  easterly  end  of  Tulare  Street  with  the  City  Limits,  run- 
ning thence  southwesterly  along  the  center  of  said  Tulare  Street  to  K 
Street;  thence  along  K  Street  to  Mariposa  Street;  thence  along  Mariposa 
Street  to  H  Street;  thence  along  H  Street  to  Ventura  Street;  thence 
along  Ventura  Street  to  C  Street;  and  thence  along  C  Street  to  the  south- 
erly limits  of  said  City.  Also  commencing  at  the  Southern  Pacific  Depot 
on  Mariposa  Street  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  and  running  thence  along  Mari- 
posa Street  to  J  Street;  thence  along  J  Street  to  Tuolumne  Street;  thence 
along  Tuolumne  Street  to  O  Street;  thence  along  O  Street  to  the  north- 
erly limits  of  said  City.  Also  commencing  as  last  aforesaid,  and  running 
thence  along  Mariposa  Street  to  J  Street;  thence  along  J  Street  north 
westerly  to  the  City  Limits.  Also  commencing  at  the  junction  of  Tulare 
Street  and  the  Railroad  reservation,  thence  along  Tulare  Street  to  I 
Street;  thence  along  I  Street  to  Ventura  Street,  thence  northeasterly 
along  Ventura  Street  to  City  limits.     Forfeited  by  263. 

Ordinance  No.  258.  In  effect  June  20,  1892.  Franchise  to  San  Joaquin 
Valley  Railroad  Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  a  point  on 
the  southerly  side  of  Hamilton  Street  at  the  intersection  of  San  Diego 
Street;  thence  in  a  northerly  direction  along  said  San  Diego  Street  and 
the  sidewalks  thereof  on  its  westerly  side  to  a  point  where  the  west  line 
of  San  Diego  Street  crosses  the  alley  in  Block  196  in  the  said  City  of 
Fresno  crossing  Hamilton,  J.  K  and  L  Streets  and  the  Streets  and  the 
sidewalks  thereof,  at  their  interesection  with  San  Diego  Street,  and  across 
L  Street  and  the  sidewalks  thereof,  between  San  Diego  and  Los  Angeles 
Streets. 

Ordinance  No.  263.  In  effect  December  7,  1892.  Forfeitures  of  fran- 
chises. 

Grant,  February  10,  1890,  per  Ordinance  No.  174,  to  J.  G.  Rhodes. 


APPENDIX.  253 

Grant,  April  6,  1891,  per  Ordinance  No.  232,  to  Fresno  Railroad  Com- 
pany. 

Grant,  May  2,  1892,  per  Ordinance  No.  255,  to  Fresno  Electric  Rail- 
way Company. 

Ordinance  No.  274.  In  effect  March  7,  1893.  Franchise  to  D.  J.  Canty. 
Term  10  years.  To  erect,  maintain  and  operate  in  connection  with  and 
in  the  vicinity  of  the  Hughes  Hotel  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  a  machine 
with  necessary  appurtenances  and  appliances  to  be  used  In  manufacturing 
gas  for  the  purposes  of  fuel  and  illumination. 

Ordinance  No.  310.  In  effect  July  18,  1895.  Forfeiture  of  franchise 
granted  to  W.  S.  McMurty,  Jr.,  by  Ordinance  134. 

Ordinance  No.  312.  In  effect  September  6,  1895.  Franchise  to  San 
Joaquin  Electric  Company.  Term  50  years.  To  build,  erect,  construct, 
equip,  operate  and  maintain  poles,  masts,  wires  and  conduits  in  the 
streets,  alleys  and  public  places. 

Ordinance  No.  320.  In  effect  March  23,  1896.  Franchise  to  San  Fran- 
cisco and  San  Joaquin  Valley  Railway  Company.  Term  50  years.  From 
a  point  beginning  at  the  southwest  corner  of  the  Shanklin  Addition  to 
the  City  of  Fresno,  thence  on  a  curve  with  radius  of  1146  feet  across 
Silvia  Street  and  Tuolumne  Street,  and  after  crossing  Block  150  across 
the  east  side  of  Q  Street  at  the  intersection  of  Merced  Street,  thence  on 
the  center  line  of  Q  Street  to  the  east  boundary  of  the  City;  also  two 
side  tracks  on  said  Q  Street  from  Tulare  Street  to  the  east  boundary  of 
the  City;  one  of  said  side  tracks  eighteen  feet  from  the  center  of  said 
Q  Street  on  the  west  side  thereof  and  one  of  said  side  tracks  fifteen  feet 
from  the  center  of  said  Q  Street  on  the  east  side  thereof;  and  also  side 
tracks  across  Kern,  Inyo,  Mono,  Ventura  and  Santa  Clara  Streets  on 
each  side  of  Q  Street  to  connect  the  tracks  of  said  Company  to  be  laid 
on  and  across  blocks  144,  143,  142,  141,  140,  158,  157,  156,  155,  154;  said 
streets  and  blocks  being  all  described  according  to  the  oflQcial  map  of 
the  town,  now  city  of  Fresno  on  file  and  of  record  in  the  office  of  the 
County  Recorder  of  said  Fresno  County. 

Ordinance  No.  333.  In  effect  September  18,  1897.  Franchise  to  Mt. 
Whitney  Telephone  and  Power  Company.  Expired  July  31,  1889.  To 
erect,  construct,  maintain  and  operate  thereon  lines  and  wires  in,  through, 
over  and  upon  and  along,  across  and  under  all  the  streets,  roads,  avenues, 
lanes  and  highways. 

Ordinance  No.  355.  In  effect  September  7,  1899.  Forfeiture  of  cer- 
tain franchises. 

Grant  to  George  L.  Bradley,  et  al.,  per  Ordinance  No.  41  as  amended 
by  Ordinances  Nos.  56  and  202. 

Ordinance  No.  377.  In  effect  August  16,  1900.  Franchise  to  G.  W. 
Hooven.  Term  50  years.  To  construct,  maintain,  lay  down  and  operate 
by  means  of  steam  locomotives  a  spur  or  side  track  over,  along,  upon 
and  across  Hamilton  Street,  from  a  point  where  the  Pollasky  Branch  of 
the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad  Company  crosses  said  Hamilton  Street,  to 
the  easterly  line  of  Mary  Street;  also  along,  over,  upon  and  across  Anna 
Street,  Isabella  Street,  Sarah  Street  and  Mary  Street,  where  the  same  are 
intersected  by  said  Hamilton  Street;  also  along,  upon,  over  and  across 
that  certain  strip  of  land  designated  as  a  street  on  the  map  or  plat  of 
Woodward's  Addition  filed  in  the  office  of  the  County  Recorder  of  the 
County  of  Fresno,  State  of  California,  on  the  7th  day  of  March,  1887,  and 
recorded  in  Vol.  I  of  Maps  at  page  20  thereof,  records  of  Fresno  County 
unnamed,  lying  between  the  easterly  line  of  Blocks  1,  10,  11  of  said  Wood- 
ward's Addition  and  the  City  limits,  where  the  same  would  be  intersected 


254  APPENDIX. 

by  said  Hamilton  Street  were  said  Hamilton  continued  easterly  in  a 
straight  line  through  Block  one  of  Woodward's  Addition  to  the  City  limits. 

Ordinance  No.  387.  In  effect  July  6,  1901.  Franchise  to  S.  N.  Griffith, 
et  al.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mariposa  and 
J  Streets  and  running  southwesterly  along  Mariposa  Street  to  and  on  H 
Street;  thence  northwesterly  along  H  Street  to  and  on  Merced  Street; 
thence  southwesterly  along  Merced  Street  to  and  on  F  Street;  thence 
northwesterly  along  F  Street  to  and  on  Sutter  Street  to  and  across  G 
Street  and  continuing  northeasterly  across  South  Avenue  to  and  across 
East  Avneue  and  to  and  across  West  Avenue  to  and  upon  Nielsen  Ave- 
nue; thence  easterly  along  Nielsen  Avenue  to  and  on  the  street  running 
north  and  south  along  east  side  of  Block  (4)  of  Central  Addition,  said 
Street  being  the  northerly  extension  of  K  Street;  thence  on  and  along 
said  last  named  street  to  and  on  Voorman  Avenue;  thence  westerly  along 
Voorman  Avenue  to  and  on  Van  Ness  Avenue;  thence  north  along  Van 
Ness  Avenue  to  and  on  Belmont  Avenue;  thence  east  along  Belmont 
Avenue  to  and  on  Blackstone  Avenue.  Commencing  at  the  intersection 
of  Fresno  Street  and  Belmont  Avenue;  thence  south  along  Fresno  Street 
to  and  on  McKenzie  Avenue;  thence  east  along  McKenzie  Avenue  to  and 
on  First  Street;  thence  south  along  First  Street  to  and  on  Ventura 
Street;  thence  west  along  Ventura  Avenue  to  the  intersection  of  Gilbert 
Street  and  Ventura  Avenue;  thence  southwesterly  along  Ventura  Avenue 
to  and  on  P  Street;  thence  southeasterly  along  P  Street  to  and  on  San 
Benito  Avenue;  thence  southwesterly  along  San  Benito  Avenue  to  and 
on  N  Street;  thence  southeasterly  along  N  Street  to  and  on  Los  Angeles 
Avenue;  thence  southwesterly  along  Los  Angeles  Avenue  to  and  on  F 
Street;  thence  northwesterly  along  F  Street  to  and  on  Merced  Street. 
Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mariposa  and  J  Streets  and  running 
northwesterly  along  J  Street  to  and  on  Stanislaus  Street;  thence  north- 
easterly along  Stanislaus  Street  to  and  on  P  Street;  thence  north  across 
Silvia  Street  to  and  on  Abby  Street;  thence  north  along  Abby  Street  to 
and  on  McKenzie  Avenue;  thence  east  along  McKenzie  Avenue  to  and 
on  Fresno  Street;  thence  south  along  l^'resno  Street  to  and  on  Silvia 
Street;  thence  southwesterly  along  said  Fresno  Street  to  and  on  H  Street. 
Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Stanislaus  Street  and  K  Street;  thence 
northwesterly  along  K  Street  to  the  southwesterly  limits  of  Central  Addi- 
tion, the  same  being  the  northerly  extension  of  K  Street,  to  and  on  a 
street  running  north  and  south  along  the  east  side  of  block  11  in  said 
Central  Addition;  thence  running  north  along  said  last  named  street  to 
and  on  Nielsen  Avenue.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  Ventura  Ave- 
nue and  P  Street;  thence  northwesterly  along  P  Street  to  and  on  Mono 
Street.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  Mariposa  and  H  Streets;  thence 
southeasterly  along  H  Street  to  and  on  Tulare  Street;  thence  northeast- 
erly along  Tulare  Street  to  and  on  K  Street;  thence  northwesterly  along 
K  Street  to  and  on  Mariposa  Street.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of 
Mariposa  and  J  Streets  and  running  thence  southeasterly  along  J  Street 
to  and  on  Los  Angeles  Avenue.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mono 
Street  and  J  Street  and  running  thence  northeasterly  along  Mono  Street 
to  and  on  P  Street;  thence  northwesterly  along  P  Street  to  and  on  Fresno 
Street.  Commencing  at  the  intersection  of  Mariposa  and  J  Streets  and 
thence  northeasterly  along  Mariposa  Street  to  and  on  K  Street;  thence 
along  K  Street  to  and  on  Stanislaus  Street.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of 
I  Street  and  Tulare  Street;  thence  running  northwesterly  along  I  Street 
to  and  on  and  across  Eldorado  Street  to  the  southerly  line  of  Central  Ad- 
dition; thence  north  on  a  street  between  blocks  12  and  13  in  said  Central 
Addition  to  and  on  Nielsen  Avenue. 

Ordinance  No.  414.  In  effect  March  11,  1902.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
City  Railway  Company.     Term  25  years.     Beginning  at  the  intersection 


APPENDIX.  255 

of  Belmont  Avenue  and  Abbey  Street  at  the  northerly  limits  of  the  City 
of  Fresno,  Fresno  Ckjunty,  State  of  California,  running  from  thence  south 
along,  over  and  upon  said  Abbey  Street  to  Silvia  Street,  thence  across 
Silvia  Street  to  Stanislaus  Street;  thence  in  a  southerly  direction  along, 
over  and  upon  said  Stanislaus  Street  to  J  Street;  thence  in  an  easterly 
direction  along,  over  and  upon  said  J  Street  to  San  Diego  Avenue.  Be- 
ginning at  the  intersection  of  Belmont  Avenue  and  Fresno  Street,  some- 
times called  Toll  House  Road,  at  the  City  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 
and  running  from  thence  south  along,  over  and  upon  said  Fresno  Street 
or  Toll  Huose  Road  to  Silvia  Street;  thence  across  Silvia  Street  In  a 
southerly  direction  along,  over  and  upon  said  Fresno  Street  to  P  Street; 
thence  easterly  along,  over  and  upon  said  P  Street  to  San  Benito  Avenue. 
Beginning  at  the  Intersection  of  J  Street  and  Mariposa  Street,  and  run- 
nlng  thence  along,  over  and  upon  said  Mariposa  Street  to  the  south  line 
of  H  Street,  to  a  point  where  said  H  Street  touches  the  reservation  of 
the  Southern  Pacific  Company.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  P  Street 
and  Tulare  Street,  and  running  from  thence  along,  over  and  upon  said 
Tulare  Street  to  C  Street.  Beginning  at  the  Intersection  of  Los  Angeles 
Street  and  F  Street,  and  running  from  thence  In  a  westerly  direction 
along,  over  and  upon  said  F  Street  to  Merced  Street,  thence  northerly 
along,  over  and  upon  said  Merced  Street  to  J  Street.  Beginning  at  the 
Intersection  of  Stanislaus  Street  and  K  Street,  and  running  thence  west- 
erly along,  over  and  upon  said  K  Street  to  the  southerly  line  of  Central 
Addition,  to  the  street  running  north  and  south  on  the  dividing  line  be- 
tween Block  4  and  Block  5  and  Block  11  In  said  Central  Addition;  thence 
north  along,  over  and  upon  said  last  named  street  to  Voorman  Avenue; 
thence  west  along,  over  and  upon  said  Voorman  Avenue  to  and  on  Van 
Ness  Avenue;  thence  north  along,  over  and  upon  said  Van  Ness  Avenue 
to  and  upon  Belmont  Avenue  to  the  City  limits  of  the  said  City  of  Fresno. 
Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  P  Street  and  Ventura  Avenue;  thence 
easterly  along,  over  and  upon  said  Ventura  Avenue  to  Gilbert  Street; 
thence  across  said  Gilbert  Street,  and  along  said  Ventura  Avenue  to  the 
easterly  limits  of  the  said  City  of  Fresno.  Beginning  at  the  intersection 
of  P  Street  and  Fresno  Streets;  and  running  from  thence  along,  over  and 
upon  said  Fresno  Street  to  J  Street.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of 
P  Street  and  Mono  Street  and  running  from  thence  southerly  along,  over 
and  upon  said  Mono  Street  to  the  intersection  of  said  Mono  Street  and 
J  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  417.  In  effect  April  29,  1902.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
City  Railway  Company.  Term  25  years.  Beginning  at  the  intersection 
of  Tulare  and  P  Streets  In  said  City  of  Fresno  running  from  thence  in 
an  easterly  direction  along,  over  and  upon  said  Tulare  Street  and  to  and 
upon  R  Street,  thence  In  a  southerly  direction  along,  over  and  upon  said 
R  Street  to  and  upon  Ventura  Street.  Beginning  at  the  Intersection  of 
Tulare  and  R  Streets  running  from  thence  in  a  northerly  direction  along, 
over  and  upon  said  R  Street  to  and  on  Fresno  Street.  Beginning  at  the  in- 
tersection of  Tulare  and  N  Streets  and  running  from  thence  northerly 
along,  over  and  upon  N  Street  to  and  upon  Fresno  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  422.  In  effect  October  6,  1902.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
City  Railway  Company.  Term  25  years.  Beginning  at  the  intersection 
of  J  Street  and  Forthcamp  Avenue,  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  running  from 
thence  in  a  northerly  direction  along,  over  and  upon  said  Forthcamp  Ave- 
nue to  and  upon  Belmont  Avenue.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  O, 
Stanislaus  and  Blackstone  Streets,  In  said  City  of  Fresno,  running  thence 
in  a  north  direction  along,  across  and  upon  said  Blackstone  Street  to 
and  upon  Belmont  Avenue. 

Ordinance  No.  426.  In  effect  December  29,  1902.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
City  Railway  Company.     Term  25  years.     Beginning  at  the  Intersection 


256  APPENDIX. 

of  Blackstone  and  McKenzie  Avenue,  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  running 
from  thence  in  an  easterly  direction,  along,  over,  and  upon  said  McKenzie 
Avenue,  to  and  upon  First  Street,  sometimes  called  East  Avenue,  to  the 
City  limits  of  the  said  City  of  Fresno.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of 
Tulare  and  P  Streets,  in  said  City  of  Fresno,  running  from  thence  in  a 
westerly  direction  along,  over  and  upon  said  P  Street  to  and  upon  Stanis- 
laus Street,  thence  west  along,  over  and  upon  said  Stanislaus,  to  and  upon 
O  Street.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of  Los  Angeles  and  F  Streets, 
in  said  City  of  Fresno,  running  from  thence  in  a  southeasterly  direction, 
along,  over  and  upon  said  F  Street,  to  the  City  limits  of  the  City  of  Fresno. 

Ordinance  No.  441.  In  effect  July  20,  1903.  Franchise  to  Atchison, 
Topeka  and  Santa  Fe  Railway  Company,  Term  41  years  from  and  after 
the  26th  day  of  February,  1903.  A  spur  track  commencing  for  its  center 
at  a  point  on  the  existing  track  of  the  Atchison,  Topeka  and  Santa  Fe 
Railway  Company  on  Santa  Fe  Avenue  at  a  point  about  Eighty  (80)  feet 
northwesterly  from  the  northwesterly  line  of  Inyo  Street  (extended  across 
said  Santa  Fe  Avenue)  and  on  or  near  the  southwesterly  line  of  said 
Santa  Fe  Avenue,  and  running  thence  southeasterly  on  a  suitable  curve 
to  a  point  on  the  northwesterly  line  of  Inyo  Street,  distant  eight  and  one- 
half  {SV2)  feet  northeasterly  from  the  southwesterly  line  of  Santa  Fe 
Avenue  and  continuing  thence  southeasterly  parallel  to,  and  distant 
eight  and  one-half  (8^/^)  feet  from  said  southwesterly  line  of  said  Santa 
Fe  Avenue  to  the  northwesterly  line  of  Mono  Street  (extended  across  said 
Santa  Fe  Avenue.) 

Ordinance  No.  449,  In  effect  February  15,  1904.  Franchise  to  South- 
ern Pacific  Railroad  Company.  Term  25  years.  Commencing  at  a  point 
on  the  track  of  the  Fresno  City  Railway  Company  on  Ventura  Avenue, 
100  feet,  more  or  less  east  of  the  east  line  of  Gilbert  Street;  thence  curv- 
ing to  the  left  with  two  tracks  across  Ventura  Avenue  and  entering  the 
right  of  way  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad  Company,  and  thence  to  a 
connection  with  the  track  of  the  last  named  company. 

Ordinance  No.  450.  In  effect  February  15,  1904.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Traction  Company,  Term  25  years.  Beginning  at  the  intersection  of 
J  and  Tulare  Streets  at  or  near  the  center  line  of  J  Street,  and  connect- 
ing with  the  street  railroad  and  franchise  thereon,  and  running  from 
thence  in  a  northeasterly  direction,  over  and  upon  Tulare  Street  in  said 
City,  to,  over,  upon  and  across  K  Street  therein,  and  to  a  point  thirty 
feet,  a  little  more  or  less,  east  of  the  easterly  line  of  K  Street,  and  con- 
necting with  the  Street  railway  and  franchise  on  Tulare  Street  at  said 
point. 

Ordinance  No,  474.  In  effect  December  19,  1904.  Franchise  to  At- 
chison, Topeka  and  Santa  Fe  Railway  Company.  Term  41  years  from 
and  after  the  26th  day  of  February,  1904.  A  spur  track  commencing  for 
its  center  at  a  point  on  the  northwesterly  line  of  Mono  Street  (extended 
across  Santa  Fe  Avenue),  distant  eight  and  one-half  feet  northeasterly 
from  the  southwesterly  line  of  Santa  Fe  Avenue,  (being  the  center  of 
the  end  of  the  spur  track  now  existing  at  said  point),  and  extending  south- 
easterly parallel  to  and  distant  eight  and  one-half  feet  from  said  south- 
westerly line  of  said  Santa  Fe  Avenue  to  the  southeasterly  line  of  the 
(said)  City  limits,  being  the  northeasterly  line  of  the  right  of  way  of 
what  is  known  as  the  Pollasky  Branch  of  the  Southern  Pacific  Company. 

Ordinance  No,  485.  In  effect  August  7,  1905.  Franchise  to  Southern 
Pacific  Railroad  Company.  Term  50  years.  Commencing  on  San  Diego 
Avenue,  on  Pollasky  branch,  where  San  Diego  Avenue  intersects  K  Street, 
thence  westerly  along  San  Diego  Avenue,  on  slight  curve,  crossing  J 
and  Hamilton  Streets,  Cherry  Ave.  and  I  Street,  to  intersection  with  main 
line  of  Southern  Pacific  Railroad;   providing  for  two  spur  tracks. 


APPENDIX.  257 

Ordinance  No.  498.  In  effect  January  18,  1906.  Franchise  to  Califor- 
nia Products  Company.  Term  25  years.  Grants  franchise  to  lay  spur 
track  from  Pollasky  branch,  along  Hamilton,  Anna,  Isabella,  Sarah  and 
Mary  Streets,  in  Woodward's  Addition,  to  City  limits. 

Ordinance  No.  508.  In  effect  April  12,  1906.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Traction  Company.  Term  25  years.  Grants  street  railroad  franchises 
on  portions  of  I  Street,  M  Street,  Fresno  Street,  F  Street,  Sacramento 
Street  and  Merced  Street. 

Ordinance  No.  573.  Franchise  to  F.  S.  Granger.  Term  25  years.  For 
interurban  railroad.    Forfeited. 

Ordinance  No.  592.  In  effect  November  9,  1909.  Franchise  to  Fresno, 
Hanford  and  Summit  Lake  Interurban  Railway  Company.  Term  25  years. 
Commencing  at  southeast  City  limits,  thence  along  Cherry  Ave.,  to  I 
Street,  thence  along  I  Street  to  Monterey  Ave.,  thence  along  Monterey 
Ave.  to  H  Street,  thence  along  H  Street  to  Tulare  Street,  thence  along 
Tulare  Street  to  I  Street,  thence  along  I  Street  to  Monterey  Avenue. 

Ordinance  No.  593.  In  effect  February  26,  1909.  Franchise  to  Atchi- 
son, Topeka  and  Santa  Fe  Railway  Company.  Term  37  years.  Fran- 
chise for  five  switch  tracks  adjacent  to  and  connecting  with  the  main 
line  of  said  railway  on  the  reservation  thereof. 

Ordinance  No.  604.  In  effect  February  19,  1910.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Traction  Company.  Term  25  years.  Granting  franchises  on  portions  of 
Inyo  Avenue,  U  Street,  Fresno  Avenue,  C  Street,  and  F  Street 

Ordinance  No.  610.  In  effect  April  14,  1910.  Franchise  to  Fresno 
Traction  Company.  Term  25  years.  Granting  franchises  on  portions  of 
Blackstone  Ave.,  Tulare  Street,  and  Anna  Street 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 


(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Abatement  of  Nuisance,  see  Nuisance. 

Acceptance  of  private  paving,  etc.,  by  Superintendent  of 
Streets,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

Accountant,  Mayor  to  appoint Charter  31  (3)  14 

-Advertisements,  see  Advertising. 

banners   as,   by   consent  of  Mayor  may   be   strung 

across  street  when (4)  78 

bicycle  rack  used  as,  unlawful (3)  78 

bulletin  board,  etc.,  as,  unlawful (1-2)  78 

business,  can  advertise  only  what (2)  78 

business,  in  building,  only,  can  be  advertised  by (2)  78 

erection  of  certain  kinds  of,  unlawful (1)  78 

kinds  of,  allowed (2)  78 

misdemeanor  to  erect  certain  signs  as (5)  78 

misdemeanor  to  permit  certain (5)  78 

nuisance,  certain  kinds  of,  declared  a (1)  78 

punishment  for  erecting  or  maintaining  certain (5)  78 

sidewalks,    certain,    over,    unlawful (1-2)  '  78 

sign,  etc.,  on  bicycle  rack  as,  unlawful (8)  78 

sign  boards  as,  allowed  when (2)  78 

sign  boards,  etc.,  as,  erection  over  sidewalks,   etc., 

unlawful    (2)  78 

sign  boards,  etc.,  as,  over  sidewalks,  etc.,  a  nuisance (1)  78 

sign  post,  as,   unlawful   when (2)  78 

Superintendent  of   Streets  to  destroy,   when (1)  78 

Advertising,  (in  public  streets,  etc.) 
See  Advertisements, 

animals,  by  carrying  placards,  etc.,  on,  unlawful  when.. (3)  67 

announcing   by,   unlawful   when (5)  67 

banner,   etc.,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

bell,  by   ringing,  unlawful   when (2)  67 

bicycle,   used   for,   unlawful  when (4)  67 

bills,  etc.,  by  posting,  unlawful  when (8)  68 

bills,  by  distributing,  unlawful  when (7)  68 

bills,  by  afllxing  to  property,  unlawful  when (8)  68 

bill  posters,  by  posting,  lawful  when (8)  68 

boycott,   by,   unlawful   when (1  to  7)  68 

bugle,  etc.,  by  blowing,  unlawful  when (2)  67 

buildings,  by  cloth  banners  on,  unlawful  when (8a)  68 

buggy,  used  for,  unlawful  when (4)  67 

-cards,  by  distributing,  unlawful  when (7)  68 

cars,    in,   by   distributing,   unlawful   when (7)  68 

-cart  used  for,  unlawful  when (4)  67 

cloth  banners,  by  placing  on  buildings,  etc.,  unlaw- 
ful   when    (8a)  68 

crying,  by,  unlawful  when (5)  67 

curbing,  by   posting  on,  unlawful (6)  68 

design,  etc.,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

device,  etc.,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

doorways  opening  on  streets,  etc.,  from,  unlawful (5)  67 


260  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Advertising  (in  public  streets,  etc.)   (Cent.)                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

drum,  by  beating,  unlawful  when (2)  6T 

emblem,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when  (1)  67 

fences,  by  cloth  banners  on,  unlawful (8a)  68 

framework,  etc.,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

houses,  distributing  in,  by,  unlawful  when (7)  6& 

horn,  etc.,  by  blowing,  unlawful  when (2)  67 

lawns,    distributing  on,    unlawful    when (7)  68 

machine  used   for,   unlawful  when (4)  67 

Mayor  may  permit  certain,  when (9)  68- 

misdemeanor,   unlawful,   is (10)  68 

newsboys,   papers   by,   permitted (5)  68 

noises,  by  loud  or  unusual,  unlawful  when (2)  6T 

notice,   by   distributing,    unlawful   when (7)  68 

notices,  oflScial,   by   posting,   lawful (6)  68 

official    notices,    by    posting,    lawful (6)  68 

penalty    for   unlawful (10)  68 

permit  by  Mayor,  for  certain,  contents  of  (9)  68 

permit  by  Mayor  for  certain,  issued  when (9)  68 

poles,  electric,  etc.,  by  posting  on,  unlawful  when (6)  68: 

posting,  by,  on  electric,  etc.,  poles,  unlawful  when (6)  68 

posters,  by  aflSxing  to  property,  unlawful  when (8)  68 

posters,    by   distributing,   unlawful    when (7)  68 

property,  by  posting  on,  unlawful  when (8)  68 

punishment   for   unlawful (10)  68 

single  sheet  boards,  by,  unlawful (8b)  68^ 

single  sheet  boards,  by  placing  in  recess  of  building, 

lawful    when (8b)  6& 

single  sheet  boards,  using  more  than  25  thereof,  un- 
lawful   (8b)  6^ 

stairways  opening  on  streets,  etc.,  from,  unlawful  when.. (5)  67 

street  cars,  by  cloth  banners  on,  unlawful  when (8a)  68 

structures,  by  cloth  banners  on,  unlawful  when (8a)  68 

transparency,  etc.,  by  carrying,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

trumpet,  by  blowing,   unlawful   when ' (2)  GT 

vehicle   used   for,   unlawful   when (4)  67 

wagon  used   for,  unlawful  when (4)  67 

walls,  by  cloth  banners  on,  unlawful (8a)  68 

yards,  in,   distributing,  unlawful   when (7)  68 

Advertising  lottery  tickets,   etc , (1-2)  72-7 J 

Affidavits,  clerk  may  take   Charter  (43)  18 

Agreement  for  private   paving  to  be   kept  in  office  of 
Superintendent  of  Streets,  see  Paving  or  Improving, 
etc. 
Agreement,  one  doing  private  paving,  etc.,  must  enter 

into  with  City,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 
Alcoholic  liquors,  see  Liquor. 
Alley,  see  Charter,  Travel  and  Traffic. 

animal  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets  when.. (4)  224 

animals  in,  unlawful  when (2)  79 

animal  left  in,  to  exceed  8  hours,  to  be  fed  by  police- 
man at  owner's  expense (6)  225 

articles,  cumbersome,  found  in,  sold  where  found (4)  224 

awnings  over,  permitted  when (1)  79 

bicycle  rack  in,  not  an  obstruction  when (1)  79 

bicycle   racks,   obstruction   of,   with (3)  78* 

building  in,  standing,  moving (11)  150 

canal  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  22 J 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  261 

Alley,  see  Charter,  Travel  and  Trafllc  (Cont.)              (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

canal  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

cellar  ways   in,   permitted   when (1)  79 

debris  on  lots  fronting  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  cost  of  repair  of,  recovered  by  suit (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  owner  of,  to  be  prosecuted  for  damages 

caused  by   (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  repaired  at  cost  of  owner,  when (2)  224 

ditch  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

excavations  in,  see  Excavations. 

flanged  wheel  vehicles  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

flooding  of,  unlawful  (40)  58 

flume  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

flume  may  be  built  in,  when (2)  223 

goods  in  transit  over,  not  an  obstruction  when (1)  79 

grade  of  certain,  changed,  see  Streets. 
Grade  of, 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  changed (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  determined  how (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,   in,   elevation  deter- 
mined how (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  profile  filed  with 

City  Engineer   (1)  128 

grass  and  weeds  on  lots  fronting  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

harvesters,  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

hauled,  maximum  load  to  be,  on (7)  225 

headers  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

hitching  post  in,  permitted  when (1)  79 

hitching  post  may  be  erected  on,  when   (1)  223 

hitching  post,  size  of,  which  may  be  erected  on (1)  223 

inspection  of,  by  plumbing  inspector (71)  104 

leasing,  etc.,  unlawful   (1-2-3-4)  131 

load,  maximum,  to  be  hauled  on (7)  225 

load,  to  exceed  10,000  lbs.  hauled  on,  when (7)  225 

lots  fronting  on,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

lots  on,  vacant,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

machine  having  flanged  wheels,  not  permitted  on  paved.. (9)  225 

minors   in,   unlawful  when (1)  131 

misdemeanor  to  maintain  canal,  ditch,  etc.,  in,  when.... (2)  224 

misdemeanor   to   obstruct   sidewalks,   and (3)  79 

misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinance  con- 
cerning   (10)  225 

notice  of  sale  of  things  found  in,  contents  of (4)  224 

notice  to  repair  canal,  ditch,  etc.,  in,  given  when (2)  224 

noxious  growth  on  lots  fronting  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

nuisance  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when.  (4)  224 

obstruction    of    (41)  58 

obstructing,  unlawful  when (1)  79 

paving,  by  private  contract,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

poles  on,  permitted  when (1)  79 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  in,  disposition  of (4)  224 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  in,  paid  to  Treasurer 

when (5)  225 

punishment  for  obstructing  sidewalk,   and (3)  79 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (10)  225 

reclaiming  of  things  found   in (4)  225 

refuse  in,  unlawful  to  throw (28)  94 

repaired  by  contractor,  must  be  when (21)  196 


262  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Alley,  see  Charter,  Travel  and  Traffic   (Cont.)           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

sale  of  animal  found  in,  made  by  Superintendent  of 

Streets  (4)  224 

sale  of   article   found   in,   made   by   Superintendent 

of  Streets (4)  224 

sales  of  articles  found  in,  conducted  how (4)  224 

sales  of  articles  found  in,  conditions  of (4)  224 

signs,    obstruction    of,    with (1-2)  78 

speaking  in  certain,  unlawful (1)  205- 

Superintendent  of   Streets   to   prosecute   owners  of 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  when (2)  224 

tires  of  vehicles  used  on  paved,  required  width  of (8)  225 

travel    in,   obstruction    of,    unlawful (1)  19^ 

trees  on,  to  be  trimmed  to  height  of  7  feet (3)  224 

trees,  shade,  in,  not  unlawful  when (1)  79 

vacant  lots  on,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

vehicle  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when..  (4)  224 

vehicles,  unwieldy,  found  in,  sold  where  found (4)  224 

vehicles  used  on  paved,  width  of  tires  required  on (8)  225 

violation  of  ordinance  concerning,  is  misdemeanor (10)  225 

water  pipes  must  be  laid  in,  when (1)  75 

weeds  and  grass  on  lots  fronting  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

weeds,  to  be  kept  clear  of (3)  224 

wheels,  vehicles  having  flanged,  not  permitted  on  paved.. (9)  225 

Alms,  ablebodied  men  soliciting,  unlawful  (11)  53 

Amateur  theatricals,  license  for,  not  required (13)  237 

Angus  Street,  grade  changed (1  to  4)  125 

Animals, 

advertising  by  means  of,  unlawful (3)  67 

alley,  street  or  sidewalk,  on,  sold  when (4)  224 

betting   on   contests    between,   unlawful 74 

burial  of  infected (38)  96 

conducting,  from  place  to  place  on  streets,  not  unlawful.  .(2)  79 

fed  at  owner's  expense,  when (6)  225 

herding  of,  on  streets,  etc.,  unlawful  when (2)  79 

hitching  or  leaving,   within    forty    feet    of    certain 

corners,  unlawful   (1)  238 

infected,  bringing,  into  city,  unlawful (37)  96 

meat  of,  under  4  weeks  old,  sale  of,  unlawful (44)  97 

misdemeanor   to   drive,   on   streets,   when (3)  79 

misdemeanor  to  tie,  on  streets  when (3)  79 

picketing,  unlawful   when (28)  56 

public  places,  on,  unlawful  when (2)  79 

punishment  for  driving  and  tying,  on  streets (3)  79 

refuse,  matter  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  City...  (28)  94 

sales   of,    by   Poundkeeper (7)  71 

speed  of,  unlawful (15)  H 

streets,  etc.,  in,  unlawful  when (19)  35 

streets,  on,  unlawful  when (2)  79 

trespassing,  disposition  of (4)  70 

trespassing,  see  Fowls. 

tying  of,  on  streets,  etc.,  unlawful  when (2)  79 

unlawful  to  bury  dead,  in  City (28)  94 

unhitched,  leaving,  unlawful (32)  56 

Announcements  on  streets (5)  67 

Apartment,  renting,  using,  etc.,    for    gambling    or  pool 

selling (3)  74 

Apartment,  renting  for  gambling. (4)  66 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES  263 

(Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

Appeals,  see  Charter. 

Application  for  franchises,  see  Franchises. 

Application  for  liquor  license,  see  Liquor. 

Apportionment  of  city  funds,  see  Charter. 

Approaches,  specifications  for,  see  Sidewalks. 

Arbitration,  see  Building. 

Artificial  stone,  laying  by  private  contract,  see  Paving 
or  Improving,  etc. 

Ashes,   disposition   of (44)  120 

Asphalt  pavement.  In  alleys,  etc.,  See  Paving  or  Im- 
proving, etc. 

Assault  is  a  misdemeanor (5)  62 

Assignation  house,  unlawful (6-7)  63 

Association  may  sell,  etc..  Intoxicating  liquors,  etc.,  see 
Liquor. 

Auctioneer  selling  on  street,  unlawful  when (61)  60 

Auctioneer's  license  (9(10)  228 

Automobile,  leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain  comers, 

unlawful (1)  238 

Automobile   license    (9(10)  230 

Avenue,  see  Coast  Avenue. 

Avenue,  Forthcamp,  widened  north  of  Belmont,  see 
Sidewalks. 

Avenues,  see  Building. 

Avenues,  minors  on,  unlawful  when (2)  132 

Avenues,  names  of  certain,  changed,  see  Streets. 

Awnings,  how  fastened,  see  Building   (1)  79 

B 

Bacteriologist,  see  Milk. 

Bailiff,  of  police  court  (70)  22 

Ball  room,  lawful,  when  (2)  190 

Ball  room,  playing  musical  Instruments  In,  unlawful (1)  64 

Banker's  license   (9(2)  229 

Banners,  carrying  of  advertising,  unlawful  when (1)  67 

Barbed  wire,  using,  for  fence  unlawful (68)  61 

Barber  Shop, 

apparatus  of,  sterilized  how   (47)  97 

barber  in,  cleanliness  required  of (47)  98 

bath  tubs  of,  cleaned  how    (47)  97 

business  of,  place  of,  rules  concerning (47)  97 

floors  of,  cleaned  how   (47)  97 

misdemeanor  to  violate  rules  concerning (47)  98 

placard  of  rules  concerning,  required   (47)  98 

punishment  for  violating  rules  concerning (137)  115 

razors  of,  wiped  how   (47)  98 

rules  concerning,  to  be  placarded  In  shop (47)  98 

sewer  connections,  must  have (47)  97 

towels,  separate,  for  each  customer  of,  required (47)  97 

water,  shall  be  provided  with  running  (47)  97 

Barbers,    regulations   concerning    (47)  97 

Barbers,  under  control  of  Board  of  Health (47)  97 

Barred  house,  resorting  to,  unlawful  when  (2)  129 

Barricaded  House, 

cards  can  not  be  exhibited  In (1)  129 

dice  can  not  be  exhibited  In (1)  129 


264  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Barricaded  House   (Cont.)                                               (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

dominoes  can  not  be  exhibited  it (1)  129 

exhibiting  cards,  etc.,  to  view  in,  unlawful (1)  129 

exposing  cards,  etc.,  to  view  in,  unlawful  (1)  129 

fan  tan  table  can  not  be  exhibited  in (1)  129 

gambling  instruments  can  not  be  exhibited  in (1)  129 

misdemeanor  to  resort  to,  where  cards,  etc.,  are  played..  (3)  129 

punishment  for  resorting  to,  where  cards,  etc.,  are  played  (3)  129 

resorting  to,  where  cards,  etc.,  are  played,  unlawful (2)  129 

room  or,  visiting,  where  cards,  etc.,  are  played,  unlawful. .  (2)  129 

three  or  more  persons  must  be  present  in (2-3)  129 

visiting,  where  cards,  etc.,  are  played,  unlawful (2)  129 

Bar  room,  see  Liquor. 

Bar  room,  playing  musical  Instruments  in,  unlawful (1)  64 

Basins,  see  Plumbing. 

Baths,  see  Plumbing. 

Beer,  see  Liquor. 

Begging,  misdemeanor   (11)  53 

Bell  must  be  sounded  on  street  car,  see  Street  Car. 

Bell  on  motor  vehicles,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Bell,  ringing  of,  may  be  stopped (40)  97 

Bells,  unlawful  to  call  attention  to  advertisement  by (2)  67 

Benevolent,  etc.,  dances,  lawful   (2)  190 

Benzine,  storing  and  selling  of,  see  Petroleum,  etc. 

Betting,  see  Gambling. 

Betting,  unlawful,  see  Pool  Tickets. 

Bicycle,  see  Bicycle  Racks. 

Bicycle,  lamp  and  bell  required  on  (33)  56 

Bicycle,   leaving,   within  forty  feet  of    certain    comers, 

unlawful (1)  238 

Bicycle  Racks, 

advertisements,  used  as,  unlawful  (3)  78 

kinds  of,  permitted   (3)  78 

misdemeanor  to  erect  certain   (5)  78 

misdemeanor  to  have  certain  (5)  78 

placed,  may  be,  where  (3)  78 

punishment  for  having  or  erecting  certain  (5)  78 

Bicycle,  riding,  on  sidewalk,  unlawful (33)  56 

Bicycles,  speed  of,  unlawful (33)  56 

Bill  boards,  unlawful  when  (43)  58 

Billiard  Room, 

license (9(11)  230 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinance  concerning (2)  190 

open,  allowing,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful   (1)  189 

open,  keeping,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  permitting,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful   (1)  189 

persons,  permitting,  in  between  certain  hours,  unlawful  . .  (1)  189 

playing  in,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

Bill  posters'  license    (9(42)  234 

Bill  posting  on  poles  and  curbing,  unlawful (20)  54 

Bill  posting  on  private  property,  unlawful  when (8)  68 

Bills,  advertising  with,  see  Advertising. 

Births,  record  of   (6)  89 

Blocks,  how  numbered (3)  76 

Blocks  within  fire  limits   (1)  211 

Boarding  house  liquor  license  (4)  137 

Boarding  houses,  see  Building. 


INDiEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  265 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Board  of  Education Charter  (130  to  132)  30 

Board  of  Health,  see  Charter,  160  to  179;  Disease;  Millc; 
Plumbing  Inspector, 
animal  having  dangerous  disease,  not  to  be  brought 

in  city  without  permit  of (37)  96 

animals  with  dangerous  disease,  can  not  be  buried  in 

city  except  by  permit  of  (38)  96 

appeal  to,  allowed  when  building  is  condemned (121)  112 

arrest,  health  officer  of,  may,  for  certain  acts (7)  90 

bacteriologist  appointed  by  (55)  101 

bacteriologist  appointed  by,  salary  of  (55)  101 

barber  shop,  rules  of  with  respect  to  (47)  97 

bell  ringing  may  be  stopped  by  order  of (40)  97 

births,  a  record  of,  shall  be  kept  by  secretary  of (6)  89 

births,  report  of,  to  be  made  to,  by  whom (8)  90 

bond  of  plumbing  inspector  to  be  filed  with (124)  113 

building,  condemnation  of,  by  plumbing  inspector,  ap- 
peal from,  to  (121)  112 

burials  permitted  by,  on  what  conditions (10)  90 

cellars,  cesspools,  drains,  etc.,  rules  of,  with  respect  to.. (28)  94 

certificate  of  death  to,  giving  false,  misdemeanor (13)  91 

cesspool,  kind  of,  permitted  by  (36)  96 

cesspool  shall  not  be  constructed  without  permit  of.... (36)  96 

chairman  of,  appointed  when    (5)  89 

City  Health  officer  of,  vaccinates  free  when   (25)  94 

City  Physician  elected  by  (1)  88 

City  Physician  to  furnish  rules  of,  to  tuberculous  patient  (17)  92 

condemned  building,  sign,  required  on,  by   (121)  113 

conveyance  to  be  disinfected  under  direction  of,  when.. (22)  93 

dairies  to  be  inspected  by  health  officer  of (7)  90 

dairies,  rules  of,  with  respect  to   (48  to  51)  98 

dead  bodies,  permit  for  removal  of,  given  by  president 

of,  when (5)  89 

dead  bodies,  shipment  of,  permitted  by,  when (10)  90 

dead  body,  carrying  of,  permitted  by,  when (13)  91 

death  certificate  by  physician  and  undertaker  given 

to,  when   (11-12)  90-91 

death  certificate  to,  of  person  unattended,  furnished 

by  whom   (12)  91 

deaths,  a  record  of,  shall  be  kept  by  secretary  of (6)  89 

diseases,  communicable,  list  of,  to  be  published  by, 

*        and  furnished  to  schools  and  Sunday  schools (20)  93 

diseases,  communicable,  shall  be  reported  to  Health 

Officer  of  (16)  91 

disease,  misdemeanor  for  one  suffering  with  danger- 
ous, to  enter  city  without  permit  of (37)  96 

disease,  person  with  dangerous,  not  to  be  moved  with- 
out permit  of  (21)  93 

disinfection  of  house,  etc.,  under  control  of (24)  93 

elected,  may  be,   when    (2)  88 

fee  to,  for  scavanger's  permit   (33)  96 

fees  received  by,  paid  to  city  treasurer (6)  89 

foods,  to  be  inspected  by  Health  Officer  of (7)  90 

fumigation  of  house,  etc.,  under  control  of   (24)  93 

funeral  permitted  by,  on  what  conditions (10)  90 

guards  may  be  established  by,  when   (26)  94 

Health  officer  appointed  by,  is  the  executive  officer (7)  89 


266  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Board   of   Health    (Cont.)                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Health  officer  appointed  by,  powers  and  duties  of (7)  89-90 

Health  officer  of,  certificate  of  recovery  issued  by (17)  92 

Health  officer  of,  shall  placard  and  quarantine  house 

where  communicable  disease  is   (17)  92 

Health  officer  of,  shall  placard  house  where  communi- 
cable disease  is    (17)  92 

Health  officer  of,  to  report  certain  diseases  to  Super- 
intendent of  Schools  (17)  92 

house,  etc.,  can  not  be  rented  until  disinfected    by, 

when  (23)  93 

house,  etc.,  deemed  not  hired  under  rules  of,  when (23)  93 

infectious  diseases,  record  of,  kept  by  secretary  of (6)  89 

inspection  of  dairies  required  by  (51)  9S 

inspection  of  milk  sold  in  city  required  by (48  to  51)  98-100 

Inspector  of  foods,  health  officer  of,  is  (7)  90 

inspector,  necessary,  may  be  elected  or  appointed  by....(l)  88 
license  of  plumbers,  susptjnded  for  violation  of  rules 

of    (129-134)    114-115 

manure,  papers,  etc.,  rules  of,  with  respect  to (28)  94 

meats,  decaying,  rules  of,  with  respect  to   (28)  94 

meats  to  be  inspected  by  Health  Officer  of (7)  92 

meetings   of,    held    when    (3)  88 

meetings  of,  special,  may  be  called  when (3)  88 

members  of,  term  of  office  of (1)  88 

midwifery,  list  of  practitioners  of,  list  kept  by  sec- 
retary of   (6)  89 

midwife  to  report  births  and  deaths  to   (8)  90 

milk,  to  be  inspected  by  Health  Officer (7)  90 

milk,  rules  of,  with  respect  to (48-49-50-51)  98-100 

misdemeanor  for  physician  not  to  give  death  certifi- 
cate to,  when    (11)  91 

misdemeanor,  to  blow  whistle  or  ring  bell  contrary  to 

order  of    (40)  97 

misdemeanor  to  bring    person    or  animal    suffering 

with  dangerous  disease  into  city  without  permit  of  (37-38)  96 
misdemeanor  to  bury  or    ship  dead  bodies  without 

permit  of    (10)  90 

misdemeanor  to  employ  scavenger  not  authorized  by....  (34)  96 

misdemeanor  to  give  false  death  certificate  to (13)  91 

misdemeanor  to  occupy  house  without  sewer  connec- 
tions under  rules  of   (28)  95 

misdemeanor  to   violate   rules  of    (137)  115 

nurse  to  report  births  and  deaths  to  (8)  90 

nurse   treating    communicable    disease   to   disinfect 

herself  on  leaving  as  prescribed  by  rules  of (17)  92 

order  of  business  at  meetings  of   (4)  88 

organization  of,  when  and  how   (1)  88 

parent  to  report  birth  and  death  to,  when (8)  90 

penalties  for  violation  of  rules  of  (137)  115 

penalties  received  by,  paid  to  City  treasurer (6)  89 

physician  to  report  births  and  deaths  to (8)  90 

physician  to  report  communicable  diseases  to  health 

officer  of   (17)  92 

physician  treating  communicable  disease  to  disinfect 

himself  on  leaving  as  prescribed  by  rules  of (17)  92 

physicians,  list  of,  kept  by  secretary  of (6)  8» 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  267 

Board  of  Health   (Cont.)                                                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

physicians,  under  rule  of,  monthly  report  to  be  made 

by,  to  State  Board  of  Health  of  cases,  etc,  treated. . .  .(9)  90 
placard,  disease,  shall  not  be  removed  without  con- 
sent of  health  officer  of   (16)  91 

place,  containing  dangerous  disease  subject  to  control  of  (26)  94 
place,  entering  or  leaving,  where  dangerous  disease 

is,  forbidden  by    (26)  94 

plumber's  license  suspended  for    violation  of    rules 

of   ...(129-134)    114-115 

plumbing,  changes  of,  in  accordance    with  rules  of, 

permitted    (131)  114 

plumbing    changes  of,  shall  conform  to  rules  of (131)  114 

plumbing,  inspection  of,  to  be  under  rules  of (64)  102 

plumbing  inspector,  rules  of,  with  respect  to.... (60  to  138)  60 to  115 

plumbing  inspector  shall  report  to   (68)  103 

plumbing  inspector  to  distribute  rules  of,  when (28k)  95 

plumbing  inspector  to  file  bond  with (124)  113 

plumbing  shall  not  be  accepted  unless  in  accordance 

with  rules  of (67)  103 

president  of,  powers  and  duties  of (5)  89 

president  of,  term  of  office  one  year (1)  88 

public  building  to  be  inspected  by  health  officer  of (7)  90 

punishment  for  violation  of  rules  of (113)  115 

quorum  of,  what  constitutes  (3)  88 

refuse  vegetable  and  animal  matter,  rules  of,  with 

respect  to   (28)  94 

rules  of,  to  be  distributed  by  plumbing  inspector,  when  (28k)  95 

rules  of,  to  be  furnished  to  tuberculous  patients   (17)  92 

rules  of,  with  regard  to  barber  shop (47)  97 

rules  of,  with  respect  to  cellars,  cesspools,  drains,  etc... (28)  94 

rules  of,  with  respect  to  filth  and  garbage  of  all  kinds.. (28)  94 

rules  of,  with  respect  to  plumbing  inspector (60  to  138)  60  to  115 

sanitary  inspector  to  wear  badge  of  office,  prescribed  by. .  (65)  102 

sanitation  of  city  under  rules  of  (64)  102 

scavenger  must  have   permit  of    (31)  95 

scavenger's  apparatus  to  be  exhibited  to  and  approved  by  (31)  95 

scavenger's   permit  revoked   by,   when    (32)  96 

scavenger's  permit  by,  contents  of   (33)  96 

schools  furnished  list  of  communicable  diseases,  by (20)  93 

schools  to  be  inspected  by  health  officer  of,  quarterly.  .(7)  90 

secretary  of,  city  physician  is   (1)  88 

secretary  of,  powers  and  duties  of  (6)  89 

sign  required  by,  on  condemned  building (121)  113 

spring  may  be  ordered  filled  by,  when (39)  96 

term  of  office  of  members  of (1)  88 

undertaker  obtains  permit  from,  for  burials  (10)  90 

undertaker,  duties  and  powers  of,  under  rules  of (10-11)  90 

undertaker  to  get  death    certificate    from  attending 

physician  and  file  with  (10)  90 

undertaker  to  notify  officer  of,  of  deaths (11)  90 

vaccination  free  by  health  officer  of,  when (25)  94 

vaccination  of  all  persons  required  by,  when (25)  94 

vegetables,  decaying,  rules  of,  with  respect  to (28)  94 

water,  house  required  to  be  supplied  with,  by  rules  of. . .  .(47)  97 

well  may  be  ordered  filled  by,  when (39)  96 

whistle  blowing  may  be  stopped  by  order  of (40)  97 

Board  of  Library  Trustees,  see  Library  Trustees,  Charter. 


268  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Board  of  Park  Commissioners,  see  Board  of  Park  Commis- 
sioners, Charter. 
Board  of  Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  see  Police  and 

Fire  Department,  Charter. 
Board  of  Trustees,  see  Charter;  Liquor;  Plumbing  Inspector. 

druggists'  prescription  book,  may  inspect  when (31)  144 

pipes  and  mains,  may  require  water  company  to  lay, 

when    (1-2-3)  75-76 

Boiler,  installation,  etc.,  of,  see  Building. 
Boiler  rooms,  see  Building. 

Bomb,  discharge  of,  unlawful (12)  53 

Bond,  see  various  officers. 
Bond,  required  when,  see  Sewers. 

Bonded  Indebtedness,   (Charter,  120  to  125)  28-29 

Bond  of  License  Collector  Twenty  Thousand  Dollars (1)  84 

Bond  required  on  making  excavations,  see  Excavations. 
Bonds,  see  Charter. 

Boot  black  license (9(60)  235 

Boundaries  of  City  of  Fresno,  see  Charter. 
Bowling  Alley, 

license    (9(11)  230 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinance  concerning (2)  190 

open,   allowing,   between  certain  hours   unlawful (1)  189 

open,  keeping,  between  certain  hours  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  permitting,  between  certain  hours  unlawful (1)  189 

persons,  permitting,  in  between  certain  hours  unlawful. ..  (1)  189 

playing  in,  between  certain  hours  unlawful (1)  189 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

Boxing  gloves    (1)  84 

Boxing  match  unlawful (1)  84 

Brakemen  must  not  obstruct  streets,  etc.,  with  cars (1)  147 

Bran,  etc.,  throwing  of,  unlawful  (1-2)  84 

Broker's   license    (9(2)  229 

Buggy,  leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain  corners  unlawful.  .(1)  238 
Building,  see  Charter;  Fire  Department;  Plumbing;  Sewers. 

actor's   dressing  room  in  theater,  construction  of (27(o)  182 

advertising  on  (8a)  68 

aisles  in  public,  see  Public  hereunder, 
aisles  in,  see  Theater,  see  Public,  hereunder 

allowable  spans  in   (22 (j)  159 

alley,  standing,  moving,  on,  forbidden  when (11)  150 

alteration  of.  City  Engineer,  may  stop,  when (34)  189 

alteration  of,  in  fire  limits  permitted  when (16)  152 

altering  in,  violation  of,  ordinance  unlawful   (1)  148 

alteration  of  plans  for.  City  Engineer  may  make (31)  188 

alteration  of,  without  permit,  unlawful (2)  148 

"alterations",  definition  of  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  152 

altered,  dangerous  or  defective,  must  be  when (13-15)  151 

"apartment  house",  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to  (17)  153 
apartments  permitted  in  theater,  when,  see  Theaters, 

hereunder   (27(d)  179 

apartments,  shall  have  fire-escapes (24  (2a)  172 

appeal  from  order  to  repair  or  demolish   (15)  151 

appendages  to   (22  (o)  161 

application  for  change  of  plans  for  (31)  188 

application  for  permit  for,  to  City  Engineer,  contents  of. . .  (2)  148 

arbitration  of  repair  or  demolition  of  (15)  151 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  269 

Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

arbitration  of  repair  or  demolition  of,  costs  of,  depos- 
ited by  applicant (15)  151 

arbitration  of  repair  or  demolition  of,  decision  in. .  .^ . . . .  (15)  151 

arbitrators  of  repair  or  demolition  of,  appointment  of.. (15)  151 

arches  in  masonry,  construction  of (22(x)  164 

arches  required  in  all  openings  in  masonry (22 (x)  164 

area  of  rooms  in  masonry   (22 (k)  159 

areaways  in  masonry,  protection  of (22 (v)  163 

art  gallery  permitted  over  theater  or  public,  when (27(d)  179 

assembly,   shall   have  fire-escapes (24 (2a)  172 

ashlar  facing  of  masonry,  see  Masonry  hereunder. 

"asylum,"  definition  of,  In  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

asylum,    regulations   as    to (25(8)  175 

asylum,   shall  have  fire-escapes (24(2a)  172 

attics   in   frame (21(f)  156 

attics  in  masonry (22(r)  161 

automatic  safety  device  for (22 (s)  162 

automatic  sprinklers  in   (27(k,  w)    180-185 

auditorium  in  theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder (27)  178 

awnings  on  masonry,  construction  of (22(p)  161 

axes  for  theater  (27(x)  186 

bakery  oven  flues  for,  construction  of (23(a)  165 

balconies  on  fire  escapes  in,  requirements  as  to.  (24(2  b,  c,  d)  173 
balconies  to  side  courts  to  theater,  see  Theater,  here- 
under   (27(c)  178 

"basement,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  152 

bay  windows  for,  construction  of (21  (J)  157 

bearing  capacity  of  soil  for (20)  155 

bearing  partitions  In  frame,  construction  of   (21(d)  155 

"bearing  wall,"  definition  of.  In  ordinance  relating  to.... (17)  152 

binders  on  fire  doors  in,  construction  of (22(w)  163 

boarding  house,  certain,  shall  have  fire  escapes (24  (2a)  172 

"boarding  house,"  definition  of,  In  ordinance  relating  to. (17)  153 
boarding  house,  theater,  shall  not  be  used  as,  when.  ..(27(f)  179 
Board  of  Trustees  may  grant  special  permit  for  haz- 
ardous use  of   (8)  149 

boiler  flues  in,  construction  of (23(a)  166 

boilers  for  fire  pump  in,  location  of (24(1,  i)  172 

boilers  In,  construction  of  smokestacks  for (23(h)  168 

boiler  rooms  of,  regulations  as  to (26(a)  177 

bonding  of  masonry,  see  Masonry  hereunder. 

brackets  for  fireescapes  In,  requirements  as  to  ....(24(2,  f)  174 

bridging  In,  construction  of (21(g,  h)  156 

brick,  see  Masonry  hereunder. 

Building  Committee  of  Board  of  Trustees,  duties  of, 

as    to  public    (25(e)  176 

Building  Committee  of  Board  of  Trustees  may  pre- 
scribe standard  of  materials  for (18)  153 

building  in  violation  of,  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

building,   without   permit   unlawful (2)  148 

bulkhead   stairs   and  doors   connected  (with   fire  es- 
capes in   (24(2j)  174 

candy  kettles  In,  setting  of,  see  Cooking  ranges  here- 
under. 

car,  moving,  will  not  obstruct (11)  150 

ceiling  in  theater (27(n)  181 

"cellar,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  152 


270  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
cement  in,  see  Masonry  hereunder, 

check  valve  under  tank  on (21(1,  h)  172 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  and  assistant  may  enter, 

when (6)  149 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  and  assistant,  duties  in 

relation   to    (6)  149 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  shall  determine  height  of 

masonry,    when    (22 (a)  157 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  shall  determine  necessary 

fire  fighting  appliances  to  be  installed  in  theater.  (27(x)  186 

Chief  of  Police,  duties  in  relation  to (6)  149 

Chief  of  Police,  may  enter,  when (6)  149 

Chimney  (and  flue)   in, 

anchored,  shall  be,  when  and  how (23  (a)  165 

bakery  oven,  shall  be  exposed  to  height  of  room.. (23 (a)  166 

bakery  oven,  thickness  of (23(a)  165 

boiler,  materials  and  constrution  of (23(a)  165 

boiler,  shall  be  exposed  to  height  of  room (23(a)  166 

brick  or  stone,  shall  be  of  (23 (a)  164 

clean,    shall    be    kept    (23 (j)  168 

cleaned  upon  completion,  shall  be (23(a)  166 

construction  of (23(a)  165 

corbelling  of,  manner  of (23(a)  165 

cupola,  construction  of (23 (j)  169 

foundation  of  (23(a)  165 

foundries,  of  construction  of   (23(j)  169 

frame  building  in,  construction  of  certain (23(a)  165 

height  of  (23(a)  165 

hotel  range,  shall  be  exposed  to  height  of  room (23(a)  166 

hot,  shall  be  exposed  to  height  of  room (23(a)  166 

inlets  to,  member  of (23(a)  165 

joists  shall  not  be  supported  on (23 (a)  165 

girders  shall  not  be  supported  on (23(a)  165 

joists,    wooden,     to     be   trimmed    away    from, 

how   (21(g),   (23(a)    156-165 

lining  of    (23(a)  164 

materials  of   (23 (a)  164 

offsets  in,  size  of (23(a)  165 

party-walls,  in,  shall  not  be  in  4  in,  of  center  of.. (23 (a)  165 

party-walls,  joint,   in,  separated  how (23(a)  165 

patent, 

approved  by  City  Engineer  may  be  placed (23(c)  166 

base  of,  inside  of  building (23(c)  167 

base  of,  outside  of  building (23(c)  167 

bracing  of   (23(c)  167 

ceilings,  passing  through,  openings  for (21>(c)  167 

construction  of (23(c)  167 

dimensions  of    (23(d)  167 

fastening  of,   manner  of (23  (c)  167 

covered,   shall   be  with    certain    galvanized 

iron  pipe   (23(c)  167 

joints  of,  manner  of  making (23(c)  167 

inlet  shall  have  only  one (23(c)  167 

materials  of   (23 (c)  167 

opening,  shall  have,  for  cleaning (23(c)  167 

permit  of  City  Engineer  for,  not  transferable.  .(23(c)  166 


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Building, 

chimney  (and  flue)  in, 

patent   (Cont.)                                                     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

stamped,  shall  be,  with  date  and  name  of 

maker (23(c)  167 

stove-pipe,  shall  not  enter  bottom  of (23(c)  167 

suspended,  shall  not  be,  from  roof  or  floor 

beams (23(c)  167 

plastered  smoothly,  shall  be  when  not  lined (23(a)  165 

restaurant,  shall  be  exposed  to  height  of  room.. (23(a)  166 

sizes  of  smoke (23(a)  165 

smoke,   minimum   size  of (23(a)  165 

spark  arresters  on,  required  when (23(a)  166 

stack,   height  of (23(a)  166 

steam  boilers,  connected  with,  height  of (23(a)  166 

stone  or  brick,  shall  be  of   (23(a)  164 

terra  cotta  pipe,  lined  with  how (23(a)  164 

terra  cotta  pipe  1  inch  thick,  shall  be  lined  (with, 

when (23(a)  164 

thimble  Inlet  to,  placing  of (23(a)  165 

thimble  inlet  to,  shall  be  of  tile  at  least  one  inch 

in  thickness   (23(a)  165 

thickness  of,  walls  of (23(a)  166 

trimmer  beam,  distance  of,  from  inside  of,  and 

from   breast  of (21(g),    (23(a)    156-165 

wood,  shall   not  rest  on   (23 (a)  165 

church,  regulations  as  to (25)  174 

chutes  shaft  in  masonry,  construction  of (22(8)  162 

City  Electrician,  notice  and  payment  to,  for  cutting 

City  wires  in  moving (11)  151 

City  Electrician  shall  cut  and  replace  wires  of  City 

necessary  in  moving (11)  151 

City  Engineer, 

actions  for  expense  of  retaining  wall  for,  built  by.. (19)  154 
alteration  or  repair  of,  in  fire  limits  permitted  by 

when  (16)  152 

application  for  modification  of  requirements  for, 

made  to   (31)  188 

arbitration  of  repair  or  demolition  of,  duties  of,  in.. (15)  151 

bonding  of  lining  of  masonry,  prescribed  by (22  (L)  160 

bonding  of  masonry  walls  of,  metallc,  may  permit. (22(h)  158 

book  of  records  relating  to,  kept  by,  public (32)  188 

border  lights  In  theater,  constructed  to  approval 

of  (27(y)  186 

borings  to  test  bearing  capacity  of  soil  for,  may 

be  made  by   (20)  155 

buttresses  of  masonry,  prescribed  by (22(e)  157 

certificate  of  modification  of  ordinance.  Issued  by...  (31)  188 

chimney  in,  may  order  extension  of (23(1)  168 

chimney  In,  patent,  may  permit  in (23 (c)  166 

construction  of.  right  of,  to  stop   (34)  189 

curtain  In  theater,  materials  to  be  approved  by..(27(j)  180 

dangerous,   notice  by,  to   vacate  or  repair (13)  151 

defective,  notice  by,  to  vacate  or  repair (13)  151 

deposit  by  permittee  for,  made  with,  when (9)  150 

deposit  on  moving,  made  with (11)  150 

discretion  as  to  requirements  for,  exercised  by (31)  189 

emergency  order  for  demolition  of,  by (15)  152 


272  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

City  Engineer  (Cont.)                                                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

entered,  may  be,  by,  when (6)  149 

entrance  to,  right  of,  to (33)  189 

fees  for  permit  for,  paid  monthly  by,  to  City (3)  148 

fees  for  permit  for,  paid  to (3)  148 

fire,  exits  from,  insufficient  for  escape  from,  must 

give  notice   to   vacate  or  repair (13)  151 

fire  walls  of  masonry,  galvanized  iron  front  may 

be  permitted  by,   when (22(y)  164 

fire  walls  of  masonry,  thickness  permitted  by (22(g)  158 

gaslights  in  theater,  lighting  appliances  for,  to 

be  approved  by (27(y)  186 

heating  apparatus  in,   notice  of  installation  of 

given   to    (23(o)  171 

inspection  of,   by (33)  189 

lining  of  masonry,  height  of,  prescribed  by (22(1)  160 

lights  in  theater,  guarding  of,  prescribed  by (27 (y)  186 

light  shafts  in  masonry,  construction  of,  approved 

by   (22(n)  160 

masonry,  outside  of  fire  limits,  may  exempt  from 

requirements  as  to  (29)  188 

materials  for,  quality  of,  prescribed  by (18)  153 

modification  of,  ordinance  action  on,  by (31)  188 

moving,  deposit  made  with (11)  150 

notice  of  demolition  of,  "emergency,"  given  by (15)  152 

notice  of  installation  of  heating  apparatus   in, 

shall  be  given  to (23(o)  171 

notice  to  make  alteration  in  public,  given  by,  when  (25(e)  176 

notice  to  vacate  or  repair,  given  by,  when (8(13)    149-151 

ordinance,  not  conforming  to,  must  give  notice 

to  vacate  or  repair (13)  151 

ordinance  relating  to,  enforced  by (6)  149 

permit  for  patent  chimney  in,  may  be  issued  by.. (23(c)  166 
permit,  written,  for  construction  and  repair  of, 

issued  by  (2)  148 

plans   for,   filed   with,   shall   state  character  of 

soil  at  footings (19(b)  154 

ordinance  relating  to,  power  of,  as  to (31)  188 

plans  of,  filed  with,  shall  not  be  copied (32)  189 

public,  alterations  of,  directed  by (25(e)  176 

public,  arrangements,  etc.,  directed  by ....(25(a)  175 

ranges  in,  as  hotels,  etc.,  shall  have  notice  of 

installation    of    (23(o)  171 

record  of  bearing  capacity  of  soil  for,  kept  by (20)  155 

records  relating  to,  kept  by (32)  188 

records  relating  to,  kept  by,  public (32)  188 

roof  of  masonry,  construction  of,  shall  be  satis- 
factory to   (22(q)  161 

soil  for,  bearing  capacity  of,  tested  by (20)  155 

staircase  walls  of  theater,  materials  of,  to  be 

approved  by  (27(h)  180 

streets,  etc.,  used  in  construction  of,  cleaning  and 

passability  of,   enforced   by (9)  149 

theater,  border  lights  in,  constructed  to  approval 

of (27(y)  186 

guarding  of  lights  in,  prescribed  by (27 (y)  186 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  273 

Building, 

City  Engineer   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

theater,  lighting  appliance  for  gas  lights  in,  to 

be  approved   by (27(y)  18S 

theater,  materials  of  certain  in,  to  be  approved  by. .  (27 (j)  180 

theater,  painting  of,  subject  to  approval  of (27(m)  181 

theater,  partitions  in,  construction  of,  must  be 

approved  by  (27  (o)  182 

theater,  permit  by,  for  use  of,  directed  by (27(a)  177 

theater,  staircase  walls  of,  materials  of,  to  be 

approved  by  (27(h)  180 

underpinning  in  wooden  frame,  to  be  approved  by.  (21(d)  156 

vacation  of,  by  order  of (8)  149 

vent  shafts    in    masonry,    construction    of,    ap- 
proved by (22(n)  160 

City,  fees  for  permits  for,  turned  over  to (3)  149 

clean  span  thickness  in  regard  to  walls  in (22(e)  157 

coffee  roasters  in,  construction  of  smokestalks  for... (23(h)  168 

coffee   roasters  in,   setting  of,   see  Cooking  ranges, 

hereunder, 
combination  wood  and  Iron,  may  be  moved  on  permit, 

outside  of  fire  limits (10)  150 

combination  wood  and  iron,  may  be  moved  to  other 

part  of  same  lots  in  flre  limits (10)  150 

combination  wood  and  iron,  not  to  be  moved  in  flre 

limits    (10)  150 

complaint  for  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to,  who 

required    to    make (6)  149 

completed,  shall  be  within  time  limit  or  new  permit 

obtained (4)  149 

concrete,  see  Masonry,  hereunder. 

connections  of  stand  pipes  In  certain  kinds  of (24(b)  171 

constructing  in  violation  of,  ordinance,  unlawful (1)  148 

construction  of,  City  Engineer  may  stop,  when (34)  189 

construction  of,  in  fire  limits   (2)  212 

construction  of,  without  permit,  unlawful (2)  148 

cooking  ranges,  etc.,  In, 

floor  plate  on  which,  sit,  dimensions  of (23(k)  169 

floor  plate,  shall  be  set  on  Iron,  covered  with 

brick  or  concrete  (23(k)  169 

floors  under  large  gas,  plates  on (23(k)  169 

framing  of  setting  of (23 (k)  169 

hood,  metal,  shall  be  placed  over,  and  installed 

how (23(k)  169 

sitting  of,  construction  of (23  (k)  169 

shield,  metal,  kind  of,  placed  behind  portable   ..(23(k)  169 

ventilating  pipes  for  hoods  over,  installation  of...(23(k)  169 

wood  not  to  be  placed  on  setting  of (23 (k)  169 

cornice  of  masonry,  construction  of (22 (o)  160 

corridors  to  side  courts  to  theater,  see  Theater  here- 
under     (27(b)  178 

costs  of  arbitration  of  repair  or  demolition  of,  de- 
posited  by   appellant    (15)  151 

cost  of  cutting  wires  In  moving,  paid  by  mover (11)  150 

conform,  must  to  ordinances  or  be  demolished,  when.  .(13-15)  151 
courts  required  on  sides  of  theater,  see  Theater  here- 
under   (27(b)          178 

cove  ceilings  in  Masonry,  see  Masonry  hereunder. 


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Building  (Cont.)                                                                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

cupolas  on,  height  of (23(j)  169 

curtain  for  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder. 

curtain  wall  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (k)  160 

cutting  wires  in  moving,  cost  of,  paid  by  mover (11)  151 

cutting  wires  in  moving,  time  of » . .  (11)  150 

damaged  by  use  of  pole-spurs,  etc.,  must  not  be (1)  87 

damaged,  in  fire  limits  demolished  when (14-15)  151 

damage  to  frame,  in  fire  limits,  action  as  to (14)  151 

damages  for  failure  to  keep  and  protect  passage  on 

sidewalk,  permittee  for,  liable  for (9)  150 

dangerous,  action  in  regard  to (13)  151 

dangerous,  repaired  or  demolished  when (13-15)  151 

dangerous    use  of.    Board    of    Trustees   may   grant 

special  permit  for (8)  149 

dangerous  use  of,  may  be  ordered  vacated  for,  unlawful.  .(8)  149 
defective,  shall  be  repaired  or  vacated  on  notice  by 

City  Engineer   (13)  151 

defined   (74)  105 

Definitions, 

"a  boarding  house,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  dwelling,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  factory,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  frame  building,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  152 

"a  hospital,"  of,  as  applied   to  a (17)  153 

"a  hotel,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  public  hall,"  of,  as  applicable  to  a (17)  153 

"a  store  building,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  theater,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"a  warehouse,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"alterations,"  of,   in    (17)  152 

"an  apartment  house,"  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"an  office  building,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"asylum,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

"basement,"  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  152 

"bearing  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"cellar,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"division  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"exterior  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

"flats,"  of,  as  applied,  to (17)  153 

"height  of  a  building,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

"length  of  a  building,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

"masonry,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"partition  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to    (17)  152 

"party  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"repairs,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"sanitarium,"  of,  as   applied   to (17)  153 

"story,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  152 

"tenement  house,"  as  applied  to (17)  153 

"thickness  of  a  wall,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

"width  of  a  building,"  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

demolished,  damaged,  in  fire  limits  shall  be  when.  .(14-15)  151 

demolished  or  repaired,  dangerous,  must  be,  when.  .(13-15)  151 

demolishing,  in  violation  of  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

demolishing  of,  manner  of (12)  151 

demolishing,  without  permit  (2)  148 

deposit  for  arbitration  concerning (15)  152 

deposit  for  moving (11)  150 


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Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

decay  of,  in  fire  limits,  regulations  as  to (14)  151 

deposit  of  $25.00  made  by  permittee  for,  when (9)  150 

depot,  regulations  as  to  railroad (25)  174 

diagram  of  floors  and  exits  in  theater,  printed  on 

program    (27(aa)  187 

discretionary  power  of  City  Engineer,  with  respect  to.. (31)  188 

"division  wall,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to.. (17)  152 

division  wall  of  masonry,  see  Masonry  hereunder (17)  152 

doors  in  boiler  rooms  in (26(a)  177 

(doors  in  elevators  in (22 (s)  161 

doors  in  furnace  rooms  In (25(c)  176 

doors,  in  masonry,  fire,  construction  of (22 (k,  w)    159-163 

-doors  in  public (25(d)  176 

doors  in  theater,  exits (27(c)  178 

drawings  of,  cannot  be  copied (32)  189 

drops  in  theater (27(g,  k,  o,  s)     179-180-182-183 

drop  ladders  required  from  fire  escape  In (24 (2g)  174 

drying  rooms  of  laundry  in,  regulations  as  to (26)  177 

duty,  officers,  is  to  enforce  ordinance  concerning (6)  149 

dumb  waiter  shafts  In  masonry,  construction  of (22(s)  162 

•"dwelling,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

dwelling-house,  certain,  shall  have  fire  escapes    (24(2a)  172 

dwelling-house,  used  as,  In  fire  limits  may  be  altered 

or   repaired    when (16)  152 

eaves  on  masonry,  construction  of (22 (o)  160 

-electric  wires  for  theater (27(y,  z)    186-187 

■electric  wires  or  poles,  removal  of,  for  moving (11)  150 

elevator  in,  certain  kinds  of,  kept  in  readiness  for 

Fire  Department  (24(1,  j)  172 

elevator  shafts  in  masonry,  construction  of (22 (s)  161 

emergency  order  for  demolition  of (15)  152 

■entertainment  purposes,  used  for,  regulations  as  to, 

see  Theater  hereunder (27)  177 

entrances   to    (27(c)  178 

entrance  to.  City  Engineer  shall  have  right  of,  when.. (33)  189 

entrance  to,  Chief  of  Fire  Department,  has  right  of,  when  (33)  189 

excavation  for,  manner  of  and  precautions  in  making. ..  (19)  153 
excavations   of,   protection  of  contiguous    lots    and 

buildings  in  making   (19)  153 

exits,  a  map  or  diagram  of,  In  theater,  printed  on 

program   (27(aa)  187 

exits  in  public    (25  (c)  176 

exits  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder (27(b,  c,  r)    178-183 

■"exit"  shall  be  placed  over  doors  of  theater,  when  ..(27(aa)  187 

exterior  openings  in  masonry  fire  protection  of (22(w,  1)       163 

"exterior  wall"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to...  (17)  153 
facing  of  masonry,  see  Masonry  hereunder. 

"factory,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

factory,  shall  have  fire  escapes (24  (2a)  172 

factory,  theater,  shall  not  be  used  as,  when (27(f)  179 

fees  of  City  Engineer  for  permit  for (3)  148 

fees   for   permit   for,   double,    required    when (3)  148 

fees   for  permit  for,  turned  over  to   City (3)  148 

fire  appliances,  auxiliary,  uncertain  kinds  of (24(1,  k)  172 

fire  brick  for   (23(a,  b)    165-166 

Fire  Chief,  duties  of,  as  to  public (25(e)  176 

Pire  Chief  may  order,  vacated  for  hazardous  use  of (8)  149 


276  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building  (Cont.)                                                                  (Sec.(SuM.)  Page 

Fire  Chief,  shall  approve  theater   (27(a)  177 

Fire  Chief  shall  have  notice  of  installation  of  fur- 
naces, ranges,  etc.,   in (23(o)  17L 

Fire   Chief   shall   require  fire  appliances   in  certain 

kinds  of   (24,  25)    172-17& 

fire  doors  in  masonry (22 (w)  16? 

fire  escapes  in  certain  kinds  of  requirements  as  to..  (24  (2)  172; 

fire  escapes  in,  balconies  on (24(2,  b,  c,  d)  173 

fire  escapes  in,  incumbrances  shall  not  be  placed  on.  (24(2,  h)  174 
fire,  exits  from,  insufficient  for  escape  from,  must  be 

repaired  or   vacated,   when (13-15)  151 

fire  extinquishers  and  pails  for  theaters   (27 (x)  186 

Fire  limits, 

alteration   of,   in,   permitted   when (16)  152" 

appeal  from  order  to  repair  or  demolish,  in (15)  151 

damaged,  in,  may  be  repaired  when (14)  151 

demolished,   damaged,  shall  be,  in,  when (14-15)  151 

exterior  openings  in  masonry,  in (22  (w,   1)  163 

frame,  damaged,  in,  may  be  repaired  when (14)  151 

masonry,  in,  shall  be  of,  when (28)  187 

masonry,  outside  of,  requirements  as  to (28)  187 

moving,  in,  forbidden  when (10)  150 

shed,   in,   may   be   constructed (28)  187 

stairways  outside  of,  in,  construction  of (28)  188 

temporary,    wooden,    in,    permitted    during   con- 
struction   (28)  187 

wooden,  damaged,  in,  may  be  repaired  when (14)  151 

firemen  shall  be  employed  in  theater,  see  Theater (27 (bb)  187 

Fireplaces  in, 

arches   in  connection   with,   materials   and   con- 
struction   of    (23(b)  166 

arches,  shall  have  trimmer,  when  mantels  placed 

over (23(b)  166 

arches  to  support  hearth,  shall  have  trimmer (23(b)  166 

firebacks    of,    construction    of (23(b)  166 

fireboard,   shall   not  be   closed   with   wooden (23(b)  166 

gas  logs  or  grates  in,  pipes  for,  placed  how (23(b)  166 

grate   in,   construction  of (23(b)  166 

heads  of,  shall  be  arched  with  iron  bar (23(b)  166 

hearths  of,  shall  be  of  brick,  tile  or  stone (23(b)  166 

hearths  of,  shall  be  supported  by  trimmer  arches.  (23(b)  166 

jambs   of,   construction   of (23(b)  166 

rim,  furred  with  wood  shall  have  brick (23(b)  166 

summer  piece  in,  construction  and  placing  of (23(b)  166 

wood  shall  not  be  in  or  under (23(b)  166 

fireplaces  for,  patent (23(d)  166 

fire  stops  in  masonry,  see  Masonry,  hereunder. 

fire  walls  in,  between  auditorium  and  stage (27  (i)  180 

fire  walls  in  masonry,  galvanized  iron  front  may  be 

constructed   when    (27(g,   y)    179-186 

fire  walls  of,  see  Masonry,  hereunder. 

"flats,"   definition  of,   in   ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

flemish   bond   for (22  (h)  158 

floor  areas  in  masonry,  dimensions  of (22 (k)  159 

floors   in  theater    (27(b)  178 

floors  of  masonry,  construction  of (22  (u)  162 

flues  in,  see  Chimney,  hereunder. 


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Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

fly  galleries  In  theater (27(m)  181 

footlights  for  theater,  requirements  as  to (27  (y,  z)    186-187 

foundations  of,  see  Masonry,  hereunder. 

foyers  in  theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder (27(q)  182 

Prame, 

angle-braced,    partitions    and   outside    walls    of, 

shall    be    (21(h)  156 

attics   in,  area  of  compartments  of (21(f)  156 

attics  in,  to  be  divided  by  partition (21(f)  156 

bay  windows  in,  spaces  between,  and  distance 

above   sidewalk   of (21(J)  157 

blocking,  row  of  solid,  shall  be  placed  over  gir- 
der or  stair   partitions   In (21(h)  156 

brewery,  tower  of,  higher  than  55  feet  shall  be 

fireproof (21(a)  155 

bridged,  studding  in,  must  be,  when  stories  not 

separately    framed    (21(g)  156 

bridging  of  studding  in,  dimensions  of (21(g)  156 

bridging  of  studwalls  In (21(h)  156 

chimneys  in,  construction  of  certain (23(a)  164 

chimneys  In,  manner  of  furring  out (21(i)  156 

chimneys  In,  wood  beams  or  joists  trimmed  away 

from,   how    (21(g)  156 

church,  spire  of,  higher  than   55   feet  shall  be 

fireproof (21(a)  155 

cove  ceilings  in,  shall  be  solid  blocked  how (21(1)  156 

definition    of    (17)  152 

fire  limits,  not  to  be  moved  If  in,  when (10)  150 

floor-joists  of,  cross-bridged  how (21(h)  156 

flues   in,   wood   beams  or  joists  trimmed  away 

from  how    (21(g)  156 

foundations  of,  construction  of (21(c)  155 

foundations  of,  used  as  retaining  wall,  construc- 
tion of (21(c)  155 

furring  out  of  chimney  in (21(1)  156 

girder  in  certain,  shall  have  row  or  solid  block- 
ing over    (21(h)  156 

hallways  in  certain  public,  provisions  as  to (25(b)  155 

header  beams  for  flues  or  chimneys  in,  placing  of.  (21(g)  156 

height  of,  shall  not  exceed  55  feet  (21(a)  155 

joists  in,  shall  have  solid  and  blocking (21(h)  156 

moved,  may  be,  on  permit.  If  outside  fire  limits. .  .(10)  150 

moved,  may  be,  on  same  lots  in  fire  limits (10)  150 

oriel  windows  in,  spaces  between,  and  distance 

above  sidewalk  of (21(j)  157 

partitions,  attic  in,  to  be  divided  by (21(f)  156 

partitions  in,  construction  of (21(e)  156 

partitions  in,  dimensions  of  studding  in (21(d)  156 

partitions  of,  shall  be  thoroughly  angle-braced (21(h)  156 

plates,  studding  of  stories  of,  separately  framed 

must  have  top  and  bottom (21(g)  156 

plates  on  top  of  studding  in,  must  be  doubled (21(g)  156 

projection  of  windows  in,  length  of (21  (j)  157 

spire  of,  church,  higher  than  55  feet  shall  be 

fireproof (21(a)  155 

stairways  in  certain  public,  provisions  as  to (25(b)  175 


278  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

Frame   (Cont.)                                                            (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
stairway  partitions   in  certain,   shall  have   raw 

of  solid  blocking  over, (21(h)  156 

studding  between  projecting  windows  of,  spacing 

of   (21(j)  157 

studding  of,  dimensions  and  spacing  of (21(d)  155 

studding  of,  uncovered,  not  allowed  against  wall 

of  adjoining  building (21(b)  155 

stud  walls  in,  bridging  of (21(h)  156 

swell  windows  in,  spaces  between  and  distance 

above   sidewalk  of (21(j)  157 

trimmer  beams  for,  flues  or  chimneys  in,  dimen- 
sions and  placing  of (21(g)  156 

tower  of,  brewery,  higher  than  55  feet  shall  be 

fireproof (21(a)  155 

underpinning  of,  dimensions  of (21(d)  156 

underpinning  of,  to  be  approved  by  City  Engineer. .  (21(d)  156 

walls  of,  outside,  shall  be  thoroughly  angle-braced.  (21(h)  156 

walls  of  wooden,  construction  of  (21(b)  155 

furnace  in,  see  Heating  furnace  hereunder (23(b,  1,  m)  166-170 

furnace  in  public,  regulations  as  to (25(c)  176 

galleries  in  public,  regulations  as  to (25  (c)  176 

galleries  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder. 

galvanized  iron  front  fire  walls  for (22  (y)  164 

gambling,  for,  permit  shall  not  be  issued  for (7)  14^ 

gas  grates  and  gas  logs  in, 

flue   connected   with,   size   and   construction  of...  (23(e)  16S 

openings  for,   construction  of (23(e)  168 

gas  lights,  etc.,  for  theater,  requirements  as  to (27(y,  z)  186-187 

gas  stoves  in,  setting  and  protection  of (23(k)  169 

gradients  in  theater  (27 (c,  q)  178-183 

gridirons    for    (27(m)  181 

gutters  on  masonry,  construction  of (22 (o)  160 

hazardous    use    of.    Board    of    Trustees    may  grant 

special  permit  for (8)  149 

>  hazardous  use  of,  may  be  ordered  vacated  for (8)  149 

hearths  in,  regulations  as  to (23(b)  166 

heating  furnace  in, 

fittings  in  connection,  with,  covered  how (23  (m)  170 

gas   water  heater,    smoke   pipe   from,    shall  not 

enter  same  flue  as  (23 (k,  1)  169-170 

masonry  floor,  shall  be  set  in (23  (k,  1)  169-170- 

notice  of  installation  of,  shall  be  given  to  City 

Engineer  and  Fire  Chief (23  (o)  171 

petroleum,  setting  of (23(k,  1)  169-170 

pipes,  concealed   wall,  connected   with,   covered 

how (23(m)  170 

pit,  shall  be  sunk  6  in,  in  masonry  or  concrete 

when  petroleum  used  as  fuel (23  (k,  1)  169-170 

register  boxes  connected  with,  covered  how (23  (m)  170 

smokepipe    of,    position    of,    with    relation    to 

joists,  etc (23(k,  1)  169-170 

steam  pipe  connected  with,  requirements  for (23(n)  170 

top  of  portable,    position    of,    with    relation    to 

joists,  etc (23(k,   1)  169-170 

top  of,  set  in  brick  covered  how (23  (k,  1)  169-170 

woodwork  near,  protection  of (23 (k,  1)  169-170 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  479 

Building   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

heating  plant  in  public,  regulations  as  to (25(c)  176 

"height"  of,  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

height  of  frame (21  (a)  155 

height  of   masonry (22(a)  157 

height  of  masonry,  manner  of  increasing (22(1)  160 

hollow  walls  in  masonry,  construction  of (22 (m)  160 

hooks  for  theater (27  (x)  186 

hose,  fire,  for  theater   (27(z)  187 

hose  fittings  used  in   (24(1,  f )  171 

hose  for  fire  use  in  certain  kind  of (24(d)  171 

hose  in  boiler  rooms  in (26(a)  177 

hose  reels  for  theater (27(v)  185 

•hose  used  in,  kinds  of  fire  (24 (e)  171 

hospital,    regulations    as    to (25)  175 

hospital,  shall  have  fire  escapes (24 (2a)  172 

"hospital,"  definition  of,  In  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

"hotel,"  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

hotel,  regulations  as  to (25)  175 

hotel,  shall  have  fire  escapes (24 (2a)  172 

hotel,  theater  shall  not  be  used  as,  when (27(f)  179 

immoral  purpose,  for,  permit  shall  not  be  issued  for (7)  149 

incumbrances   on   fire  escapes   to (24(h)  174 

instantaneous  heater  in, 

air  vent,  shall   have  separate (23  (f)  168 

vent  pipe  for,  size  and  placing  of (23(f)  168 

iron  covered  frame (17)  152 

law,  standing  moving,  on,  forbidden  when (11)  150 

laundries  in,  regulations  as  to (26)  177 

laundry,  requirements  as  to (26(b)  177 

"length"  of,  definition  of,  in  ordinance  relating  to (17)  153 

license  of,  owner  of  adjacent  lot  for  retaining  wall 

in    excavation    for    (19(d)  154 

light  and  vent  shafts  in  masonry,  construction  of (22(n)  160 

lights  for  theater,  requirements  as  to (27 (y)  186 

lining  existing  walls  in  masonry,  manner  of (22(b)  157 

lintels  in,  masonry,  kinds  of,  required (22(x,  y)  164 

lobbies  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder (27(q)  182 

lodging  house,   shall   have   fire   escapes    (24  (2a)  172 

lodging  house,  theater,  shall  not  be  used  as,  when (27(f)  179 

maintaining  in  violation  of,  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

mantels  to  fireplaces  in,  requirements  as  to (23(b)  166 

manufactory,  theater  shall  not  be  used  as,  when (27(f)  179 

masonry, 

areaways   in   sidewalk  by,   requirements   as   to...(22(v)  163 

arches  and  lintels  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (xl,  3)  164 

ashlar  facing  in,  requirements  as  to (22(h)  158 

attics    in,    requirements    as    to (22  (r)  161 

awnings  on,  requirements  as  to (22 (p)  161 

balconies   in,   requirements   as   to (22  (o)  161 

binders  on  sliding  door  tracks  in,  requirements 

as   to    (22(w,    3)  163 

ceilings  in,  may  be  of  wood (22 (u)  162 

chimneys  in  walls   in,  what  required (22(h)  158 

chutes  in,  requirements  as  to (22(s)  162 

cornices  on,  requirements  as   to (22  (o)  160 

defin'ijon  of   (17)  152 

doors  in  sidewalks  in,  requirements  as  to (22(v)  163 


280  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

masonry   (Cont.)                                                           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

dormer  windows  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (o)  161 

dumb  waiters  in,   requirements   as  to (22 (s)  162 

eaves  on,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  160 

elevators  in   (passenger    and    freight),    require- 
ments as  to  shafts  and  doors  for (22 (s)  161 

fire  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (w,  3)  163 

fire  escapes  in,  windows  and  openings  near,  re- 
quirements   as    to (22(w)  163 

fire  limits,  construction  of,  outside  of (29)  188 

fire  limits  in,  shall  be (28)  189 

fire  shutters  in,  requirements  as  to   (22 (w,  3)  163 

fire  stop  in  partitions  in,  when  required (22 (i)  159 

fire  wall  in,  requirements  as  to  front (22(g)  158 

fire  walls  in,  height  and  construction  of (22(g)  158 

floors  in,  areas  and  dimensions  permitted (22  (k)  159 

floors  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (k)  159 

floors  in,  when  dimensions  of,  may  be  increased. . .  (22 (k)  159 

foundation  walls  in,  what  required (22(h)  158 

gutters  on,  requirements   as   to (22  (o)  160 

heading  courses  in  brick  walls  in,  requirements 

as    to    (22(h)  158 

height  of,  limit  of (22  (a)  157 

height  of  walls  in,  may  be  increased  how  (22(1)  160 

iron  front  fire  walls,  requirements    as    to,  gal- 
vanized   (22 (y)  164 

light  shafts   in,   requirements   as  to (22(n)  160 

lintels  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (x,  2)  164 

metallic   bond    in (22(h)  158 

metallic  laths  and  plaster  in  parts  of 

27(n,  s).. 182-183;  (25(b, c) . .176;  (26(a).. 177;  (27(n)  182 

mouldings  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  161 

openings  in  brick  fire  walls  in,  requirements  as  to.(22(k)  160 

openings  in,  exterior,  requirements  as  to (22 (w)  163 

openings  in,  through  division  or  party  walls,  re- 
quirements as  to (22 (w,  2)  163 

parapets  on,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  160 

parapet  walls  in,  what  required (22(h)  158 

partition  walls  in,  what  required (22(1)  159 

piers  in,  what  required (22(h)  158 

rafters   in,  requirements  as  to (22 (q)  161 

roofs  on,  may  be  of  wood (22 (u)  162 

roofs  on,  requirements  as  to (22  (q)  161 

shafts  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (n,  s)    160-161 

shutters  on  exterior  openings   in,   requirements 

as  to (22(w)  163 

sidewalk  vaults  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (v)  162 

sills  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (w,  3)  164 

skylights  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  161 

sliding  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (w,  3)  163 

span  in,  length  allowable (22  (j)  159 

spires  on,  requirements  as  to (22  (o)  161 

stairways  in,  number,  location  of,  requirements 

stone  facing  in,  requirements  as  to (22(h)  158 

swinging  doors  in,  requirements  as  to  (22 (w,  3)  163 

theater,  shall  be  of,  throughout (27(a)  177 

thickness  of  walls  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (c,  d,  e)  158 


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Building, 

masonry    (Cont)                                                          (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

tie  rods,  shall  be  used  in,  when (22  (x,  3)  164 

towers  on,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  161 

track  or  rail  for  sliding  doors  in,  requirements 

as   to  to (22(w,   3)  164 

turrets  on,  requirements  as  to (22 (o)  161 

ventilators  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (o)  161 

vent  shafts  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (n)  160 

walls  in,  height  of,  may  be  increased  on  making 

lining    (22(1)  160 

walls  in,  manner  of,  laying  of (22(h)  158 

walls  in,  requirements  as  to  heading  courses  in 

brick (22(h)  158 

walls  in,  requirements  as   to  hollow (22(m)  160 

walls  of,  clear  span  thickness  of,  requirements 

as  to  (22(e)  157 

walls  of,  construction  of (22(b)  157 

walls  of,  existing  party,  may  be  used  when (22(f)  158 

walls  of,  table  of  minimum  thickness  of  bearing 

and  outer    (22(c)  157 

walls  of,  table  of  minimum  thickness  of  division 

or   party    (22(d)  157 

windows  in,  exterior,  requirements  as  to (22(w)  163 

windows  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (o)  161 

materials   entering  into,  quality    and    standard    re- 
quired as  to (18)  153 

materials  for,  in  streets,  etc.,  red  lights  kept  on (9)  150 

metallic   bond   in (22(h)  158 

metallic  laths  and  plaster  required  in  parts  of,  when 

..(22(n,  s).. 160-161;  (25(b,  c) .  .176;  (26(a).. 177;  (27(n)  182 

mill,  shall  have  fire  escapes  and  stair  in (24(2,  a)  172 

misdemeanor  to  encumber  fire  escape  on (24(2,  h)  174 

misdemeanor,   violation   of  ordinance  concerning   is (5)  149 

modification  of  plans  for,  City  Engineer  may  make,  when.  (31)  188 

moved  in  violation  of,  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

moving  of,  conditions,  etc.,  of (10-11)  150 

notice, 

alterations    in    public,    City   Engineer    gives,    to 

make,  when   (25(e)  176 

contents  of,  to  repair  unsafe (13)  151 

dangerous.  City  Engineer  gives,  to  repair (13)  151 

dangerous,   vacation  of    (8)  149 

"emergency,"  as  to  safety,  etc.,  of,  given  by  City 

Engineer   when (15)  152 

fire  escapes  on,  firemen  and  policemen  to  give,  of 

encumbrances  on (24  (2,  h)  174 

heating  apparatus,  shall  be  given  City  Engineer 

of  installation  of (23(o)  171 

public,  City  Engineer  gives,  to  make  alterations 

in,  when (25(e)  176 

public  entertainments,  shall  not  be  used  for,  when.  (27(a)  177 

repair  unsafe,   contents   of,   to (13)  151 

unsafe,  in  whole  or  in  part,  City  Engineer  gives, 

to    repair (13)  151 

vacate.  City  Engineer  shall  give  to,  when  used 

for  dangerous  purposes,  when (8)  149 


282  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

notice   (Cont.)                                                               (Sec.(Subd.  Page 

vacation  of  dangerous,  of (8)  149 

wall,  failure  to  protect,  after,  action  upon (19(g)  154 

"office  building,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to (17)  153 

office,  see  Public  Building (25)  175 

officers,  certain,   shall    investigate    and    make  com- 
plaint as  to  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to (6)  149 

offices  permitted  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder. .  (27(d)  179 

open  air  theater,  requirements  as  to  (27 (cc)  187 

open  courts (27(b)  177 

openings  in  division  walls  in  masonry,  requirements 

as   to (22(w)  163 

openings  in  masonry,  requirements  as  to (27 (k)  160 

as  to    (22(t)  162 

operatic  purposes,   used   for,   regulations   as   to,  see 

Theater    hereunder (27)  177 

oriel  windows  in,  requirements  as  to (21(j)  156 

outside  stairways  in  fire  limits  in (28)  188 

ovens  in,  requirements  as  to (23 (k)  169 

painting  of  old,  exempt  from  ordinances  relating  to (2)  148 

parapets  in,  enveloped  In  fireproof  materials  when (22 (o)  161 

partitions  in,  bridging  required  in,  when (21(h)  156 

partitions  in  frame,  requirements  as  to (21(e)  156 

partitions  in  masonry (22 (i)  159 

partitions  in  theater (27(n,  o)  182 

"partition  wall,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  152 

"party  wall,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  152 

party  walls  in,  see  Walls. 

passageways  in  public,  see  Public  Building  hereunder. ..  (25)  175 

passageways  in  theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder. 

patent  chimneys  in,  requirements  as  to (23(c,  d)  167 

patent  fireplaces  in,  requirements  as  to (23(d)  167 

patent  flues  in,  requirements  as  to (23  (k)  169 

penalty  for  violating  ordinance  concerning (5)  149 

permit  for,  double  fees  required  for,  when (3)  149 

permit  for,  fees  of  City  Engineer  for (3)  148 

permit  for,  granted  by  City  Engineer  upon  application (2)  148 

permit  for  moving,  conditions  of (11)  150 

permit  for  moving,   deposit   for (11)  150 

permit  for  moving,  granted  by  City  Engineer (11)  150 

permit  for  moving  wooden,  etc.,  outside  of  fire  limits. ..  (10)  150 

permit  for,  new,  required  for  changes  in  plans,  etc (2)  148 

permit  for,  new,  required  if  work  not  completed  in 

specified    time (4)  149 

permit  for,  revoked  for  violation  of  ordinances (4)  149 

permit  for  using  part  of  street,   alley  or  sidewalk 

in  construction  of (9)  149 

permit  required   for  construction,  alteration,   repair, 

demolition  or  removal  of (2)  148 

permit  shall  not  be  granted  for,  to  be  used  for  gam- 
bling or  immoral  purposes (7)  149^ 

permit,  special,  may  be  granted  by  Board  of  Trustees 

for  hazardous  use  of (8)  149 

permit  to  install  patent  chimney  in,  not  transferable.  .(23(c)  166 

permit  to  install  patent  chimney  in,  revocable  when. ..  (23(c)  166 

permit  to  repair,  in  fire  limits  granted  when (16)  152 

permit  to  repair,  in  fire  limits  necessary  when (16)  152 


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Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

permit  to  use  theater,  for  certain  purposes,  in  neces- 

cessary   (27(f)  179 

pews  in  public,  see  Public  Building,  hereunder (25)  17S 

pipes  for  gas  logs  or  grates  in,  shall  enter  fireplace 

where   (23(b)  166 

plans  and  specifications  for.  shall    not    vary    from 

without  new  permit (2)  148 

plans  and  specifications  shall  accompany  application 

for  permit  for (2)  148 

plans  for,  must  state  character  of  soil  at  footings (19(b)  154 

plans  of,  can  not  be  copied (32)  189 

plastering  of  old,  exempt  from  ordinances  relating  to.. (2)  148 

platforms  on,   see   Balconies (24(2   c)  173 

police  court,  complaint  for  violation  of  ordinance  re- 
lating to,  made  In (6)  149 

police  shall  make  complaints  for  violations  of  ordi- 
nance relating  to (6)  149 

portable  furnace  In,  requirements  as  to (23(k)  169 

portable  ranges  In,  requirements  as  to (23(k)  169 

print  of,  can  not  be  copied (32)  189 

program  of  performance  at  theater,  shall  contain  dia- 
gram of  floors  and  exits    (27(aa)  187 

proscenium  to  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder. 

protected,  shall  be,  In  case  of  excavations (19(c)  154 

public,  are  exempt  from  ordinances  relating  to (2)  148 

public,  (used  for  assembly,  etc.) 

aisles  In  certain,  width  of (25(c)  176 

aisles  In,  what  required  as  to (25(a)  175 

alterations  In,  City  Engineer  may  require,  when.. (25(e)  176 
basement  under  audience  room  In,  requirements 

as    to    (25(c)  176 

City  Engineer  may  require  alterations  of,  when.. (25(e)  176 
City    Engineer    shall     determine    arrangements 

doors,   aisles,    seats,    etc..   In (25(a)  175 

doors,  aisles,  etc.,  In,  City  Engineer  shall  direct 

arrangement   of    « (25(a)  175 

doors  in,  shall  open  both  Inwardly  and  outwardly.  (25(d)  176 
door  to   stairways,    shall    have    metal-clad,    at 

bottom    (25(b)  175 

exits  in,  requirements  as  to (25(c)  176 

frame,  stairs  required  In  outside  fire  limits (25(b)  175 

furnace  room  in,  manner  of  construction  of (25(b)  175 

gallery  In,  requirements  as  to (25(c)  176 

hallways   connecting    with     stairways     In,   con- 
struction of (25(b)  175 

heating  appliances  in.  City  Engineer  shall  direct 

arrangement   of    (25(a)  175 

heating   room   in,   requirements   as   to (25(c)  176 

hose  attachments  in,  what  required (25(b)  175 

landings  to  stairways  In,  requirements  as  to (25(c)  176 

lighting  appliances  in,  City  Engineer  shall  direct 

arrangements   of    (25  (a)  175 

notice  to  make  changes  in.  City  Engineer  gives 

when  (25(e)  176 

passageways  In,  what  required  as  to (25(a)  175 

pews  In  certain,  manner  of  arrangement (25(c)  176 

seats  In  certain,  manner  of  arrangement (25(c)  176 


284  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

public  (used  for  assembly,  etc.)   (Cont.)                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
staircase  leading  to  basement  in,  requirements 

as  to (25(c)  176 

staircase  leading  to  gallery  in,  requirements  as  to.  (25(c)  176 
stairways,    construction   of,    required    in    frame, 

outside  fire  limits (25(b,  c)    175-176 

stairways   number    of,    required    in    frame,    out- 
side   fire    limits (25(b)  175 

standpipe  in,  size  required (25(b)  175 

ventilating  room  in,  requirements  as  to (25(c)  176 

vestibules  in,  requirements  as  to (25(c)  176 

"public  hall,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

public  halls,  see  Public  Building,  hereunder (25)  174 

pumps   for   (24(i)  172 

pumps  in,  requirements  as  to (24(1,  i)  172 

punishment  for,  violating  ordinance  concerning (5)  149 

quality  of  materials  used  in,  standard  required  as  to (18)  153 

rafters  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (q)  161 

rails  for  sliding  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (w)  164 

railings  on,  requirements  as  to (24(2,  d)  173 

railway  depots,  see  Public  Building (25)  174 

ranges  in,  requirements  as  to (23  (k)  169 

record  of, 

applications  for  alteration  of,  how (32)  188 

application  for  removal  of,  how (32)  18S 

architect   connected   with    (32)  188 

book  of,  is  public  record (32)  188 

builder  connected  with  (32)  188 

contents  of (32)  188 

decision  of  City  Engineer  with  respect  to (32)  188 

location    of (32)  188 

new,  kept  separate  from  record  of  r. Iterations (32)  188 

permits  for,  shall  be  kept  by  City  Engineer  how (32)  188 

plans  of,  can  not  be  copied (32)  189 

premises  on  which,  is  located,  street  number,  etc (32)  188 

red  lights  shall  be  kept  on  piles  of  materials  for.. (9)  150 

reels  for  hose  in,  requirements  as  to    (24(1,  d,  f)  171 

register  boxes  in,  requirements  as  to (23 (m)  170 

register  for  heat  not  permitted  in  floor  of  theater. .  (27(u)  184 

removal  of,   conditions   of (10-11)  150 

removal   of,   not   to   interefere   with   street   cars   or 

block    street (11)  150 

removal  of,  wires  may  be  cut  in,  when (11)  150 

renting,  using,  etc.,  for  gambling  or  pool  selling  unlawful.  (3)  74 

repairing  in  violation  of,  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

repairing,    without    permit,    unlawful (2)  148 

"repair,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a, (17)  152 

repair  of,  in  fire  limits,  permit  for,  necessary  when (16)  152 

repair  of,  shall  begin  when,  after  notice  to  repair  unsafe.  (13)  151 

repair  to,  City  may  stop,  when (34)  189 

repair  of  wooden  or  frame,  in  fire  limits,  unlawful,  when.  (14)  151 

restaurant,   see   Public  Building (25)  174 

retaining  wall  shall  be  built  by  adjoining  owner  in 

constructing,  when (19(f)  154 

retaining  wall  shall  be  built  in  constructing,  when. .  .(19(f>  154 

right  of  entrance  to (33)  189 

roof  for  theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder. 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  285 

Building  (Cont)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

roof  garden  permitted  on  theater  or  public,  when.  ..(27(d)  179 

roof  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (q)  161 

running  bond  in  masonry (22(h)  158 

"sanitarium,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  152 

sanitarium,  see  Public  Building (25)  174 

school,  shall  have  stairs  and  fire  escapes  in (24 (2a)  172 

scuttle  ladders   in,   to  connect  with  fire   escapes (24(2i)  174 

seats    in,   see    Public    Building   hereunder (25)  175 

seats  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder (27(p)  182 

shafts  for  elevators  in,  requirements  as  to  (22(s)  161 

shafts  for  light  in,  requirements  as  to (22(n)  160 

shafts  for  lights  or  heated  air  in  theater (27 (y)  186 

sheath-piled,  excavations  for,  shall  be (18)  153 

shed,  permitted  in  fire  limits  when (28)  187 

shingling  of  old,  excepted  from  ordinances  relating  to (2)  148 

shutters  in,  requirements  as  to   (22  (w)  163 

sidewalk  adjacent  to,  in  construction  kept  passable (9)  150 

sidewalk,  cleaning  of,  after  construction  of (9)  150 

sidewalk  must  be  protected  overhead  in  construction  of . . .  (9)  150 

sidewalk,  permit  for  use  of  part  of,  in  construction  of (9)  150 

sidewalk  vaults  in,  requirements  as  to (22(v)  162 

sills  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (w)  164 

skylights  for  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder  (27(k)  181 

skylights  in,  enveloped  in  fireproof  materials  when. . .  .(22(o)  161 

sliding  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (w)  163 

smoke  fiues  entering  chimney  in,  requirements  as  to.. (23(a)  165 

smoke  house  in,   regulations   as   to (26)  177 

smoke   house   in (26(c)  177 

smoke  pipes  in,  requirements  as  to (23(g)  168 

smokestack  entering  chimney  in,  requirements  as  to.  (23 (a,  h)    165-168 
soil,  (as  foundation  for,) 

bearing  capacity  of,  deemed  to  be  what (20)  155 

sustaining  power  of,  deemed  to  be  -what (20)  155 

sustaining  power  of,  tested  how (20)  155 

test  of,  at  owner's  expense (20)  155 

test  of,  made  by  whom  and  how (20)  155 

test  of,  record  of,  filed  In  oflBce  City  Engineer (20)  155 

sounding  board  for (27(n)  182 

span   in (27(c,  j)    179-180 

spans  in,  length  of  permitted (22 (j)  159 

special  regulations  for  theaters (27)  177 

specifications   for,   can   not  be  copied (32)  189 

spires  in,  enveloped  in  fireproof  materials  when (22(o)  161 

spires  to  frame,  shall  be  built  how (21(a)  155 

sprinklers  in,  see  Theater,  hereunder. 

stage  in (27(1,  m)    180-181 

stage  lights  in  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder (27 (y)  186 

staircases  for  audience  in  theater,  see  Theater  here- 
under     (27(e)  179 

staircase  to  balconies  to  theaters,  see  Theater  here- 
under     (27(c)  179 

stairway  outside  of,  in  fire  limits,  construction  of (28)  188 

stairways  in  masonry,  requirements  as  to (22  (t)  162 

stairways  in,  see  Public  Building  hereunder (25)  175 

stairways  on  outside  of,  how  constructed (24 (2a,  b)    172-173 

stairways  shall  be  placed  in  school,  etc (24  (2a)  172 

stairways  to,  manner  of  construction  of (24  (2e)  173 


286  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building   (Coiit.)                                                                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

standpipes  for  theater,  see  Theater  hereunder (27(v,  z)  184-187 

standpipes  in,  requirements  as  to (24(1)  171 

steam  boilers  in  theater (27(u)  184 

steampipes  in,  requirements  as  to (23 (n)  170 

stone  pipe  for (23  (c)  167 

stop  construction  of.  City  Engineer  may,  when (34)  189 

"stord  building,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

storeroom   not   permitted   in   auditorium  in   theater, 

When   (27(f)  179 

storeroom  not  permitted  over  auditorium  in  theater, 

Avhen  (27(e)  179 

store,  see  Public  Building (25)  175 

stores  In  theater,  permitted  when,  see  Theaters  here- 
under     (27(d)  179 

stormwater  from,  manner  of  conveyance  to  street (30)  188 

"story,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a   (17)  152 

stoves   in,   requirements   as   to (23(k)  169 

stoves   in   theaters    (27(d)  179 

street,  cleaning  of,  after  construction  of (9)  150 

street,  permit  for  use  of  part  of,  in  construction  of (9)  150 

street,  rubbish  in,  must  be  cleaned  up  after  removal  of.  (11)  151 
studding  for  frame,  requirements  as  to,  see  Frame 

Building    (21(d,    g)  155-156 

stud  walls  in,  bridges  required  in  when (21(h)  156 

summer  piece  for  fireplace  in,  requirements  as  to (23(b)  166 

Superintendent  of   streets   controls   moving   of (11)  151 

swell   windows   in,   requirements   as   to (21  (j)  156 

swinging  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22 (w)  163 

"tenement  house,"  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a (17)  153 

tenement,    see    Public    Building (25)  175 

tenement,  shall  have  fire  escapes (24 (2a)  172 

Theater,  etc.,  (special  regulation  for,) 

actor's  dressing  room  in,  location  of   (27(o)  182 

aisle  in,  coil  or  radiator  placed  in,  how (27 (u)  184 

aisles  in,  shall  not  be  obstructed (25 (a)  175 

aisles  in,  width  of,  required (27 (p)  182 

auditorium  of,  separated  from  main  vestibule,  etc., 

by   fireproof  walls (27 (g)  179 

automatic  sprinklers  in,  requirements  as  to (27(w)  185 

balconies  in  courts  to,  regulations  as  to (27(c)  178 

boiler,   steam,    for    heating,    etc.,    location  and 

setting   of (27(u)  184 

borderlights  in,  requirements  as  to (27  (y)  186 

bridge  lights  at  side  of  proscenium  of,  require- 
ments as  to (27(y)  187 

buckets  for  fire  use  in,  requirements  as  to (27(x)  186 

casks  for  water  in  connection  with  stage  of (27(x)  186 

ceiling  of,  construction  of (27(n)  181 

chemical  fire  extinguishers  required  in (27 (x)  186 

City  Engineer,  materials  for  staircase  walls  in, 

to  be  approved  by (27(h)  180 

coils  in,  for  heating,  placed  how (27  (u)  184 

connections  of  automatic  sprinklers  in,  require- 
ments  as   to    (27(w)  185 

connections  of  gas  mains  and  electric  wires  in...(27(y)  186 

connection  of  stand  pipes  in,  requirements  as  to. . .  (27 (v)  184 

corridors  from  street  to  courts  to,  shall  have (27(b)  178 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  287 

Building, 

Theater,  etc.,  (special  regulation  for,)   (Cont.)     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

corridors   of,  capacity   of   required (27(q)  182 

corridors  to  courts  to,  size  and  construction  of (27(b)  178 

corridors  to,  shall   not  be  obstructed (27(b)  178 

courts  to,  location  and  size  of (27(b)  177 

courts  on  side  away  from  street,  shall  have  open..  (27(b)  177 

courts  to,  shall  not  be  obstructed  (27(b)  178 

curtain  in,  construction  and  operation  of (27 (j)  180 

curtain  in,  shall  be  fireproof (27 (j)  180 

curtains  of,  shall  be  made  non-combustible (27(m)  181 

dangerous   use   of   portion  of,   forbidden   except 

when    (27(f)  179 

decorations    of    stage    of,    shall   be  made   non- 

oombustible  (27(m)  181 

definition  of (17)  152 

diagram  of,  shall  be  printed  on  programs (27 (aa)  187 

doors  and  frames  in  interior  walls  of,  shall  be 

fireproof    (27(g)  179 

doors  and  openings  in  proscenium  wall  of,  shall 

be    fireproof (27Ck)  180 

doors    in    (27(c)  178 

doors  of  entrance  to  and  exit  from,  construction  of.  (27(s)  183 

doors  shall  not  open  immediately  on  stairways  of.  .(27(h)  180 
doorways    in    proscenium    wall    of   not   allowed 

above  first  floor (27(k)  180 

doorways  of  entrance  to  and  exit  from,  width  of, 

required   (27(r)  183 

dressing  rooms,  location  and  construction  of (27(o)  182 

electric  wires  in,  connection  of  (27 (y)  186 

entrance  to,  size  of,  required (27(s)  183 

entrances  to (27 (b,  c)    177-178 

exits  from (27(b,  c)    177-178 

exits  from,  number  and  size  of,  required (27(r,  s)  183 

exits  from,  shall  have  word  "Exit"  painted  over. .  (27(aa)  187 
fire  appliances  in,  may  be  required  by  Fire  Chief.  (27(x)  186 
Fire  Chief,  fire  precautions  in,  shall  be  to  satis- 
faction of    (27(z)  187 

Fire  Chief  may  permit  dangerous  use  of,  when (27(f)  179 

Fire  Chief  may  require  appliances  in (27(x)  186 

fire   doors   in (27(c)  178 

fire  extinguishers,  chemical,  required  in (27 (x)  186 

fire  hooks  required  in (27(x)  186 

fire  hose  in,  kinds  of,  used (27(v)  185 

firemen  in,  duties  of    (27(bb)  187 

firemen,  manager  of  shall  employ  two,  in (27 (bb)  187 

fire  pail  in,  requirements  as  to (27(x)  186 

fire    precautions    in,    enforcement    of,    by    Fire 

Chief (27(z)  187 

floor  frame  of  auditorium  and  main  vestibule  of, 

shall  be  of  iron  and  steel  and  fireproof (27 (n)  181 

fioor  gradients  of (27(c)  178 

fioor  of,  shall  be  firestopped   (27(u)  181 

fioor  of  stage  of,  construction  of (27(m)  181 

floor  register  not  permitted  in (27(u)  184 

fly  galleries   in,  construction  of (27(m)  181 

footlights  in,  requirements  as  to (27(y)  186 

foyers  of,  capacity  of,  required (27(q)  182 


288  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building, 

Theater,  etc.,  (special  regulation  for,)   (Cont.)     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

front  on  street,  shall  have  one (27(b)  177 

galleries   in,   construction  of (27  (n)  181 

galleries  in,  platforms  for  seats  in,  construction  of.(27(p)  182 

gas  in,  provision  for  shutting  off (27 (y)  186 

gaslights  in,  lighting  appliance,  to  be  approved 

by    City    Engineer (27(y)  186 

gaslights  in,  lighting  of (27(y)  186 

gas  mains  in,  connections  of (27  (y)  186 

gradients  instead  of  steps  in,  required  when (27 (q)  183 

gradients  of  floor  of (27(c)  178 

gridiron  of,  construction  of (27  (m)  181 

hooks,  fire,  required  in (27(x)  186 

hose  for  fire  use  in,  requirements  as  to (27  (v)  185 

interior  walls  of,  shall  be  fireproof (27(g)  179 

landings  of  stairways  of,   required (27(t)  184- 

lathing  of,  shall  be  metal (27(n)  182 

lighting  of,  requirements  as  to (27 (y)  187 

lights    in,   guarding  of,   subject  to   approval  of 

City  Engineer   (27(y)  186 

lights  in,  shall  not  be  recessed  except  when (27 (y)  186 

lobbies  of,  capacity  of,  required (27(q)  182 

masonry,  over  300  capacity  shall  be (27(a)  177 

open  air, 

application  to  Board  of  Trustees   for   erec- 
tion of   (27(cc)  187 

Board    of    Trustees    may    regulate    mainten- 
ance of  (27 (cc)  187 

maintained,  may  be,  when (27 (cc)  187 

permit  of  Board  of  Trustees  for  erection  of..(27(cc)  187 

roof,  shall  not  have (27(cc)  187 

openings,  in  proscenium  wall  not  allowed  above 

first    floor (27(k)  180 

orchestra  pit,  construction  of (27(n)  182 

pails  for  fire  use  in,  requirements  as  to (27(x)  186 

painting  of,  shall  be  fireproof (27  (m)  181 

partitions  of,  shall  be  fireproof (27 (n)  182 

passage  of,  capacity  of,  required (27  (q)  182 

passages  to  stairway  of,  width  of,  required (27(s)  183 

passage  ways  in,  coil  or  radiator  placed  in  how..  (27  (u)  184 

passage  ways  in,  shall  not  be  obstructed (25(a)  175 

permit  for  use  of,  by  City  Engineer  and  Fire 

Chief  (27(a)  177 

pipes  in,  return,  supply  or  exhaust,  encased  how. . .  (27 (u)  184 

pipes  in,  stand,  requirements  as  to (27  (v)  185 

pipe  sizes  for  automatic  sprinklers  in (27 (w)  185 

platforms  for  seats  in  galleries,  construction  of..(27(p)  182 

programs  shall  have  diagram  of,  printed  on (27 (aa)  187 

property  room  of,  not  allowed  above  auditorium 

or  stage   (27(e)  179 

proscenium  curtain  in,  construction  and  opera- 
tion   of (27(j)  180 

proscenium  opening  of,  construction  of (27(i)  180 

proscenium  wall  of,  construction  of (27 (i)  180 

proscenium  wall  of,  shall  not  have  doorway  or 

opening  above  first  floor   (27(k)  180 

radiators   in,   for  heating,   placed  how (27(u)  isi 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  289 

Building, 

Theater,  etc.,  (special  regulation  for,)   (Cont.)     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

register  not  permitted  in  floor  of (27  (u)  184 

rigging   loft  of,   construction  of (27 (m)  181 

roof  of,  shall  be  iron  and  steel  and  fireproof (27  (n)  181 

rooms   of,   capacity   of,    required (27 (q)  182 

scenery  of,  shall  be  made  non-combustible (27(m)  181 

seats  In,  size  and  location  of ^ (27(p)  182 

shafts  from  light  in,  construction  of (27  (y)  186 

shaft  over  roof  of  stage,  requirements  as  to (27(1)  181 

skylights  over  stage  of,  requirements  as  to (27(k)  181 

sprinkler    heads    in,    automatic,    location    and 

spacing  of   (27(w)  186 

sprinklers  in,  automatic,  requirements  as  to (27 (w)  185 

stage  of,  construction  of (27(m)  181 

stage  of,  nothing  shall  be  built  over (27(d)  179 

stage  of,  roof  of,  shall  have  shaft (27(1)  181 

stage,  shall  have  skylights (27(k)  180 

staircase  of,  shall    be    enclosed    with  brick  or 

other   fireproof   material (27(h)  180 

stairs  of,  construction  of (27 (t)  183 

stairways  in,  regulations  as  to (27(c)  178 

stairways   of,   number  of,   required <27(t)  183 

stand  pipes  In,  shall  not  be  connected  with  au- 
tomatic sprinklers   (27(v)  185 

stand  pipes  In,  requirements  as  to (27 (v)  185 

steam  boiler  for  heating,  etc.,  location  and  set- 
ting of   (27(u)  184 

steps  in,  gradients  substituted  for,  when (27 (q)  183 

storage  room  of,  not  allowed  above  auditorium 

or  stage (27(e)  179 

street,  shall  front  on (27(b)  177 

switches  for  electric  lights  in (27 (y)  186 

tie  galleries  In,  construction  of (27 (m)  181 

used,  shall  not  be,  until  ordinance  relating  to. 

Is  conformed  with (27(a)  177 

used,   shall   not   be,   without  certificate  of   con- 
formity by  City  Engineer  and  Fire  Chief (27(a)  177 

uses  of,  portion  of,  certain,  forbidden (27(f)  179 

uses  of  portion  of,  certain,  permitted  when (27(d)  179 

valves  for  stand  pipes  in,  kind  of  required (27(v)  185 

vestibule,  main,  etc.,  separated  from  auditorium 

of,  by  fireproof  walls (27(g)  179 

water  supply  for  fire  use  In,  auxiliary (27(x)  186 

water  supply  for  stand  pipes  In,  provided  how (27(v)  185 

water  supply,  separate,  for  automatic  sprinklers, 

requirements  as  to (27(w)  185 

windows  and  frames  in  interior  walls  of,  con- 
struction  of (27(g)  179 

windows  In,  construction  of (27(o)  182 

wood,  walls  or  ceilings  of,  shall  not  be  covered 

with (27(n)  182 

woodwork  of,  shall  be  finished    with    fireproof 

paint    ; (27(m)  181 

workshop  of,  not  allowed  above  auditorium  or 

stage  (27(e)  179 

thickness  of  wall,  definition  of,  as  applied  to  a.. (17,  22 (c,  d)    152-157 

thimbles  tor  smoke  pipes  In,  requirements  as  to;.... (23 (a)  165 


290  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Building  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
time   limit,   must  be  completed   in,   or  new   permit 

obtained  (4)  149 

towers  in,  enveloped  in  fireproof  materials  when (22 (o)  161 

tracks  for  sliding  doors  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (w)  164 

trap  door  in (22 (s)  162 

trimmer  beam  in,  requirements  as  to...  (21(g),  (23(a,  b)    156-165-166 

turrets  in,  enveloped  in  fireproof  materials  wben (22(o)  161 

underpining  for,  what  required  as  to (21(d)  156 

unlawful  to  build,  in  violation  of  ordinance (1)  148 

unlawful  to  build,  without  a  permit (2)  148 

unoccupied,  City  Engineer  has  right  to  enter,  when...  (33)  189 
unoccupied,  Chief  of  Fire  Department  has  right  to 

enter,    when w. . . .  (33)  189 

unsafe.  Chief  of  Fire  Department  has  right  to  enter, 

when    (33)  189 

unsafe.  City  Engineer  has  right  to  enter,  when (33)  189 

unsafe,  in  whole  or  in  part,  must  be  repaired  when (13)  151 

unsafe,  in  whole  or  in  part,  use  of,  unlawful  when (13)  151 

use  of  streets  for (9)  149 

using   in  violation  of  ordinance  unlawful (1)  148 

using  unsafe  unlawful,  after  notice  to  repair  when (13)  151 

use,  notice  to  vacate,  for  unlawful,  given  when (8)  149 

vacated.  City  Engineer  or  Fire  Chief  may  order  to  be, 

for  hazardous  use  of (8)  149 

veneered    (17)  152 

ventilating  room  in,  see  Public  Building  hereunder (25)  175 

ventilation   of    vaults (22(v)  163 

ventilators  in,  enveloped  in  fireproof  materials,  when.(22(o)  161 

vents  in  lieu  of  flues  in,  requirements  as  to (23 (k)  169 

vents  in,  requirements  as  to (22  (n)  160 

vestibule  in,  see  Public  Building,  hereunder (25,  27(g)    176-179 

violation    of    ordinance    concerning,    City    Engineer 

may  stop  work  on  in,  when (34)  189 

violation  of  ordinance  relating  to,  duties  of  ofiicers 

regarding    (6)  149 

violation  of  ordinance   relating  to,  each   day  of,   is 

separate  offense   (5)  149 

violation  of  ordinance  relating  to  is  misdemeanor (5)  149 

violation  of  ordinance   relating   to,   punishment   for (5)  149 

violation  of  permit  for,  or  ordinance  relating  to,  per- 
mit  revoked   for (4)  149 

Walls  of, 

adjoining,  protection  of,  in  excavations  for (19)  153 

bridging  required  in  stud,  when (21(h)  156 

chimney,  requirements  as  to (23  (a)  165 

City   Engineer,   duties   of,   in  protecting,   in  ex- 
cavations for   (19  (g)  154 

division,  of  masonry,   thickness  of (22(d)  157 

existing,  of  masonry,  increasing  height  of (22(1)  160 

fire,  of  masonry,  construction  of (22  (g)  158 

fine,    requirements    as    to (23  (a)  165 

frame,  construction  of,  see  Frame  hereunder (21)  155 

galvanized  iron  front,  of  masonry,  requirements 

as  to  (22(y)  164 

heading  courses  in  brick,  requirements  as  to (22(h)  158 

hollow,  of  masonry,  construction  of (22  (m)  160 

mortar  for,  of  masonry,  composition  of (22(h)  158 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  291 

Building, 

walls  of   (Cont.)                                                           (Sec.(Subd,)  Page 

outside,  of  masonry,  materials  of (22(b)  157 

outside,  of   masonry,   thickness  of (22(c)  157 

party,  of  masonry,  existing,  may  be  used  when.  .(22(f)  158 

party,  of  masonry,  materials  of (22(b)  157 

party,  of  masonry,  thickness  of (22(d)  157 

pipes  in,  requirements  as  to (23  (m)  170 

protection  of,  in  excavations  for (19(a)  153 

retaining,  in  excavations  for,  by  whom  built (19(f)  154 

theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder (27)  177 

"warehouse,"   defined    (17)  153 

warrant  of  arrest  for  encumbering  fire  escapes  on, 

issued  when  (24(2h)  174 

water  supply  in,  requirements  as  to (24(lg)  172 

water  supply  in  theater,  requirements  as  to (27(v,  w)  185 

windows   in,   fireproofing  of (22(o)  161 

windows  in  frame,  requirements  as  to (21  (j)  157 

"width  of,"   defined (17)  153 

wires.   City,  cut  by  City   Electrician,  when (11)  151 

wires  for  lights  in  theater,  see  Theater,  hereunder (27(z)  187 

wires  may  be  cut  in  moving,  when (11)  150 

wires,  notice  to  owner  of,  to  cut,  on  moving (11)  150 

wooden   construction   of,   see   Frame,   hereunder (21)  155 

wooden,  in  fire  limits,  repair  of,  unlawful  when (14)  151 

wooden,  moved  in  fire  limits,  when (10)  150 

wooden,   moving  of.  In  fire  limits   forbidden  when (10)  150 

wooden,  moving  of,  on  permit  outside  of  fire  limits (10)  150 

wood  work  in,  shall  not  be  in  2  in.  of  chimney,  etc... (23(a)  165 

work  shop  in,  fire  escapes  shall  be  placed  in v^'*^2a)  172 

work  shop  not  permitted  over  theater,  when (27 (e,  f)  179 

Bulletin  Boards,   a  nuisance,   when (1-2)  78 

Bull  on  street  unlawful  when (2)  79 

Burials,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Business,  advertising  of,  see  Advertising. 

Business   District    (1)  133 

Business  license,  see  License. 

Business,  official,  see  Saturday  Afternoon. 

Butcher,  unlawful  for,  to  sell  decaying  meats (28)  94 

c 

Canal,  see  Alley;  Charter;  Sidewalk;  Streets. 

Carcass,  unlawful  to  bury,  in  City (28)  94 

Cards,  see  Gambling, 

Cards,  advertising  with,   unlawful,   when (7)  68 

Cards,   exhibiting,   unlawful    when (1)  129 

Cars,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

advertising  in,  unlawful  when (7)  68 

allowing,  to  obstruct  streets,  etc.,  unlawful (2)  147 

boarding   by   minors (48)  59 

brakeman  must  not  obstruct  streets  with (1)  147 

causing  or  permitting,  to  exceed  speed  limit  unlawful. ..  (3)  207 

conductor  must  not  obstruct  streets  with (1)  147 

crossing  on  streets  must  not  be  obstructed  with (1)  147 

engineer  not  to  obstruct  streets  with (l)  147 

engine  or,  must  not  obstruct  street  or  crossings   (1)  147 


292  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Cars,   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

misdemeanor  for,  to  exceed  eight  miles  per  hour (5)  207 

misdemeanor  to  obstruct  streets,  etc.,  with (2)  147 

obstruction  of  streets  with,  unlawful (I)  147 

punishment   for  permitting,   to  exceed   speed  limit (5)  207 

punishment  for  obstructing  streets,  etc.,  with  engines,  etc.  (2)  147 

railroad,     must    not   obstruct   or   hinder   travel    on 

streets,   etc (1)  147 

railway,  speed  of,  within  city,  eight  miles  per  hour (3)  207 

speed  of,  within  city  eight  miles  per  hour (3)  207 

stand,  must  not,  on  street  longer  than  3  minutes (1)  147 

stop,  may,  across  street  at  station,  3  minutes (1)  147 

streets  must  not  be  obstructed  by  railroad (1)  147 

train  of,  must  not  obstruct  street (1)  147 

travel  on  streets  must  not  be  obstructed  by (1)  147 

Carriage,   leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain  corners 

unlawful (1)  238 

Catch  words  not  part  of  ordinance (64)  60 

Cattle,  not  to  bury  dead,  in  City (28)  94 

Cellar  must  be  cleaned  annually (28)  94 

Cellar,  unlawful  to  allow,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

Cellar  ways  permitted  in  alleys  when (1)  79 

Cellar  ways  permitted  on  sidewalks  when (1)  79 

Cement,  quality  of,  required  for  sidewalks (2)  83 

Cemetery,  see  Charter. 

burial  in,  shall  be  done  so  as  not  to  spread  com- 
municable disease (14)  9X 

certificate  of  burial  permit  delivered  to  keeper  of (11)  90 

dead  body,  removal  of,  forbidden  when (14)  9L 

dead  body,  result  of  certain  diseases  can  not  be  ex- 
humed from   i (14)  91 

keeper  of,  care  required  of (14)  91 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinance  concerning (137)  115- 

owner  of,  must  not  endanger  public  health (14)  91 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (137)  115 

sexton  of,  must  use  precaution  to  prevent  spreading 

of  disease   (14)  91 

Central  Addition,  houses  and  blocks  numbered  in (10)  77 

Certificate,  see  various  subjects. 

Cesspool  must  be  cleaned  annually (28)  94 

Cesspools,  see  Plumbing  Inspector;  sewers. 

Chalk,  throwing  of,  unlawful  (1-2)  84 

Check,  certified,  deposited  when,  see  Franchises. 

Check,  using,  for  gambling  unlawful,  see  Gambling. 

Chief  Engineer  of  Fire  Department  recommends  licenses 

for    petroleum,    etc.,   warehouse (4)  210" 

Chief  of  Fire  Department,  duties  of,  see  Building. 

Chief  of  Fire  Department,  duties  of,  see  Fire  Department. 

Chief  of   Fire   Department,   duties   of,   see   Combustible 
Materials 

Chief  of  Fire  Department,  duties  of,  see  Hay. 

Chief  of  Fire  Department,  duties  of,  see  Explosive. 

Chief  of  Fire  Department,  may  enter  place  where  Pe- 
troleum,   etc.,    is    stored (9)  210' 

Chief  of  Police,  see  Building;   Charter;   Gambling;   Mis- 
demeanor. 

City  Marshall   succeeded   by (1)  64 

dismissed,  may  be,  for  not  stopping  gambling (5)  66; 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  298 

t^i   it,',,'., 

Chief  of  Police,  (Cont)                                                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

has  all  the  power  formerly  exercised  by  City  Marshall.  .(1-2)  64 
must  perform  all  duties  formerly  enjoined  on  City 

Marshal     (1-2)  64 

second  hand  dealers,  register  oi,  may  inspect (2)  209 

successor  to  City  Marshal,  is (1)  64 

Children,  loitering  of,  unlawful (1)  131 

Church  bell,  ringing  of,  stopped  when (40)  97 

Church  bell,  ringing,  unlawful  when (40)  97 

Church  entertainment,   free (13)  237 

Church,  standing  at  entrance  of,  unlawful (1)  205 

Cigarette,  misdemeanor  for  .one  under  16  to  smoke (45)  97 

Cigarette,  misdemeanor  to  sell  to  persons  under  16 ^(45)  97 

Circus  license   (9(4)  229 

City  Attorney,  see  Charter. 

City  Attorney  may  inspect  druggist's  prescription  book, 
'       see  Liquor. 
City  Clerk,  see  Charter. 

City  Clerk,  application  for  liquor  license  to  be  filed  with, 
see  liiquor. 

City  Clerk,  duties  of,  generally,  (Charter,  31  to  43.) 14-18 

City  Clerk  prepares  license,  see  License.  .  j 

City  Clerk,  specifications  for  private  paving,  etc.,  filed  idth..(4)  123 

City  Electrician,  see  Building;  Moving  Picture  Show. 

alteration  of,   electrical  installation  without  permit  •;; 

of,  unlawful   ,...(8)  87 

bond   of    (1)  85 

certificate  of.  Issued  after  Inspection (7)  86 

certificate   of,   issued   when (3)  85 

certificate  of,  necessary  when (3)  85 

compensation  of , (1)  85 

compensation  of,  how  payable (1)  85 

Duty  of, 

Inspect,  shall  be,  to  all  electrical  wiring.... «.<iw.i (2-5)  85-86 

notice  to  owner,  not  to  use  electricity,  to  give,  when.  (5)  86 

notice  to  repair  defective  wiring,  to  give (5)  86 

notice   to   company,   not  to   furnish   electricity, 

given    by,    when (5)  86 

notice  of  defective  wiring,  to  give (5)  86 

electrical  Installation  by,  must  conform  to  what  rules 

and    regulations    (4)  85 

electrical  Installation,  -without  permit  of,  unlawful (8)  87 

fees  for  Inspection,  what (7)  86 

fees  for,  schedule  of (7)  86 

fire  alarm  system,  duty  of,  to  inspect  and  repair (2)  85 

hour,  paid  by,  when (7)  87 

inspect,  duty  of,  to,  wiring  In  all  buildings (4)  85 

Inspector,  to   post  notice  of  Inspection  by.. (7)  87 

installation,  electrical,  subject  to  approval  of (6)  86 

misdemeanor   to    do    electrical    installation   without 

permit  of (8)  87 

misdemeanor  to  do  alteration  of  electrical  Installa- 
tion without  permit  of (8)  87 

misdemeanor  to  Interfere  with  duties  of .,...., (8)  87 

National  Electrical  Code  contains  rules  and  regula-  i 

tions  for    (4)  85 

notice  of  Inspection  by,  must  not  conceal,  when (7)  87 

notice  of  inspection  by,  posted  where (7)  87 


294  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

City  Electrician,    (Cont.)                                                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
offense,  each  day's  neglect  to  comply  witli  order  of, 

is  separate   (5)  8& 

permit  by,  for  electrical  work,  contents  of (3)  85 

permit  for  electrical  work,  must  be  obtained  from (3)  85 

permit  from,  valid  for  what (3)  85 

permit    for   temporary   installation   of    wiring,    may 

grant,    when (3)  85 

permit  of,  to  be  in  writing (3)  85 

permit  by,  issued  only  after  building  permit  is  issued (7)  87 

piping,  to  be  in  place,  before  inspection  by (7)  87 

punishment  for  alteration  or  installation  of  electrical 

wiring  without  permit  of (8)  87 

qualifications  of    (1)  85 

repair,   must,   fire  alarm   systems (2)  85 

rules   and   regulations,   governed   by   what (4)  85 

salary  of   (1)  85 

schedule  of  fees  of (7)  8S 

specifications    for   electrical    installation   to    be   ap- 
proved by   (6)  86 

specifications  for  electrical  installation  to  be  filed  with.  (6)  86 

supervision,   shall  have,   of   electrical   installations (2)  85 

term  of  office  of (1)  85 

work  to  be  in  place  before  inspection  by (7)  87 

City  Engineer,  see  Building;  Charter,  50  to  55. 

assistants   of    (1)  73 

calculation  books  of,  property  of  city (2)  51 

■deputies  of,  selected  how : (1)  73 

deputies  of,  paid  how (1)  73 

duty  of, 

book  of  surveys   and  measurements,   to   keep (2)  51 

certificate  of  grade  of  street,  to  give (1)  51 

certificate  of  lines  on  surveys  of  lots,  to  give (1)  51 

grades  of  streets,  to  give (1)  51 

lines  on  survey  of  lots,  record  of (2)  51 

measurements,   to  keep,   record  of (2)  51 

record  of  survey  and  measurements,  to  keep (2)  51 

surveys,  to  keep  record  of (2)  51 

employees   of,   salary   of (1)  73 

employees  of   (1)  73 

expenses   of,   paid   by    City (1)  73 

lees  of, 

bench  marks,  for  replacing  or  verifying (1)  51 

collected  by,  belong  to  city (1)  73 

curb  of  sidewalk,  for  giving  grade  of (1)  51 

foot,  linear,  how  estimated  for  purpose  of (1)  51 

grade  for  building,  for  giving (1)  51 

line  for  building,   for  giving (1)  51 

lines,   for  running,   etc (1)  51 

lines,  for  running,  etc.,  for  paving  macadamized 

street    (1)  51 

sewers,  for  giving  lines   and  grades  for (1)  51 

street  monuments,  for  replacing  and  verifying (1)  51 

maps  made  by,  property  of  city (2)  51 

plans  and  profiles  for  private  paving,  etc.,  filed  with, 
see  Paving  or  Improving. 

plans   and   profiles   made   by,   property   of   city (20)  51 

successors  of,  records  shall  be  transmitted  to (2)  51 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  295 

City  Engineer,   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

record  of  surveys  by,  property  of  city (2)  51 

records  of,  to  be  kept  in  City  hall (2)  51 

records  of,  to  be  kept  open  to  public  inspection (2)  51 

salary  of  employees  of,  paid  how (1)  73 

salary  of,  payable  how    (1)  73 

salary  of   (1)  73 

transportation  of,  paid  by  city (1)  73 

City  Expert,  salary  of  $125.00  per  month (1)  125 

City  Expert,  salary  paid  how (1)  125 

City  Health  ofllcer,  see  Board  of  Health. 

City  Hospital  (Charter.  27(11),  166)         9-31 

City  Marshal  succeeded  by  Chief  of  Police (1)  64 

City  officials,  salary  of,  see  various  officers. 

City  of  Fresno,  rights  and  boundaries  of (Charter,  1  to  6)  1-4 

City  Physician (Charter  160  to  179)        30-32 

City  Physician,  see  Board  of  Health. 

City  Pound,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

City  Pound  Keeper,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

City  Prison, 

County  jail  is  the (4)  62 

imprisonment  in,  expenses  of,  paid  by  city (4)  62 

sentence  to,  must  be  to  county  Jail (4)  62 

City  Seal,  see  Common  Seal,  etc. 

Clairvoyant  license    (9(62)  236 

Club  may  sell,  etc.,  intoxicating  liquors  when,  see  Liquor. 

Coast  Avenue, 

course  of,   laid   out » (1)  197 

declared  to  be  public  street (1)  197 

limits  of,  defined (1)  197 

width   of    (1)  197 

Combustible  Materials,  see  Explosive. 

ashes,  chutes  for,  must  not  be  of (44)  120 

ashes,  receptacles  for,  must  not  be  near (44)  120 

ashes,  receptacles  for,  must  not  be  of (44)  120 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  may  enter  place  where, 

stored  when (50)  120 

policemen  may  enter  place  where,  stored  when (50)  120 

roof  of  building  must  not  be  placed  on (44)  120 

spittoons  shall  not  be  made  of  or  filled  with (44)  120 

stored,  shall  be,  securely,  at  end  of  day (44)  120 

Common  Seal  of  the  City  of  Fresno, 

argent,    etc (3)  62 

inscription  on  what (3)  62 

Communicable  disease,  see  Disease. 

Compensation  of  officers,  see  various  officers. 

Concrete,  see  Sidewalks. 

Concrete  pipe,  see  Sewers. 

Conductors  must  not  obstruct  streets,  etc.,  with  cars (1)  147 

Confetti, 

misdemeanor  to  throw,  lime,  flour,  plaster,  cut  up 

paper,   etc.,  on   persons  or  street (2)  84 

punishment  for  throwing,  etc.,  on  person  or  street (2)  84 

throwing  of,   on   alley,  or   street   unlawful (1)  84 

throwing   of,   or   lime,    flour,   bran,    plaster,   cut   up 

paper,  paper  ribbons,  etc.,  on  persons,  unlawful (1)  84 

throwing  of,   or   lime,    flour,    bran,    plaster,    cut   up 

paper,  paper  ribbons,  etc.,  on  street,  unlawful (1)  84 


296  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Confetti,    (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

throwing  of,   or   lime,   flour,   bran,   plaster,   cut   up 

paper,  paper  ribbons,  etc.,  in  alley,  unlawful (1)  84 

throwing  of,   or  lime,    flour,   bran,   plaster,   cut  up 

paper,  paper  ribbons,  etc.,  on  sidewalk,  unlawful (1)  84 

throwing  of,  on   persons   unlawful (1)  84 

Construction  of  buildings,  see  Buildings;  Fire  Limits. 

Contagious  disease,  see  Disease. 

Contempts,  see  Charter. 

Contests  between  men  or  animals,  betting  on,  see  Pool 

Tickets. 
Contract  for  private  paving  to  be  entered  into  with  City, 

see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 
Contractor,  see  Sewer;  Sidewalk;  Streets;  etc. 
Contracts,  see  Charter. 
Corrugated    iron    buildings    forbidden    where,    see    Fire 

Limits. 
County  Jail  used  by  City,  see  City  Prison. 

Cow  on  street  unlawful  when (2)  79 

Cows,  see  Milk. 

Cremations  of  dogs,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

Crossings  on  railroads,  see  Flagmen. 

Cross  streets,  stopping  of  cars  at,  see  Street  Cars. 

Cross-walks,  speaking  on  certain,  unlawful (2)  205 

Cross-walks,  standing  on,  unlawful (1)  205 

Curb,  see  Sewer;  Sidewalk;  Streets;  Travel  and  Traffic. 
Curb  line  on  Forthcamp,  north  of  Belmont,  decreased  in 

width,  see  Sidewalks. 
Curb  line,  on  I  Street,  decreased  in  width,  see  Sidewalk. 
Curb   line   on   portion   of   Tulare    Street,    changed,    see 

Sidewalk. 
Curb,  posting  on,  unlawful,  see  Advertising. 
Curfew,  see  Minors. 

D 

Daily  paper,  license  for (9(49)  234 

Dairy,   definition  of (48)  98 

Dairies,  see  Milk. 

Dairies,  inspection  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Damages  from  defective  public  work (Charter,  5)  2 

Dance  cellar,  playing  musical  instruments  In,  unlawful (1)  64 

Dance  Hall, 

amateur  performances  in,  not  unlawful (2)  190 

apply,  does  not,  to  certain  dances (2)  190 

charitable  exhibitions  in,  certain  not  unlawful (2)  190 

carrying  on,  unlawful (1)  190 

conducting,  unlawful  (1)  190 

dancing  school  not  unlawful  under,  ordinance (2)  190 

dances  in  evasion  of  ordinance  relating  to,  unlawful i2)  190 

establishing,   unlawful    (1)  190 

fine  for  carrying  on,  etc.. (1)  190 

fraternal  dances,  not  unlawful,  under,  ordinance (2)  190 

hotel  dance,  not  unlawful,  under,  ordinance (2)  190 

imprisonment  for  carrying  on,   etc (1)  190 

keeping,   unlawful    (1)  190 

misdemeanor,   keeping,  is (1)  190 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  297 

Dance  Hall,  (Cant)                                                          (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

opening,   unlawful    :......: (1)  190 

private  dances  not  unlawful,  under,  ordinance (2)  190 

private  entertainments  not  unlawful,  under,  ordinance.  .(2)  190 

public,  unlawful    (1)  190 

public  ball  room,  unlawful (1)  190 

punishment  for  carrying  on,  etc (1)  190 

Dances,  not  lawful   '. (1-2)  190 

Dancing  school,  lawful   (1-2)  190 

Dead  Bodies,  see  Disease. 

Dead  Bodies,  removal  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Dealing  in   Pools,   unlawful (1)  74 

Death  Certificate,  see  Board  of  Health. 
Deaths,  record  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 
Debris  from  fire, 

cotton,    removal    of    burnt * (1)  205 

fire-chief,  notice  by,  to  remove (1)  205 

forage,  removal  of  burnt (1)  205 

hay,  removal  of  burnt (1)  205 

misdemeanor,  failure  to  remove,  when (2)  205 

notice,  by  fire-chief,  to  remove (1)  205 

punishment  for  failure  to  remove (2)  205 

rags,   removal  of  burnt (1)  205 

removal  of,  upon  notice (1)  205 

Debts,  paying  illegal,  see  Charter. 

Definition  of  bona  fide  meal (8)  138 

Definition  of  building (74)  105 

Definition  of  Common   Seal (2)  63 

Definition  of  Dairy    ,., (48)  98 

Definition  of  "front  of   building,"   see   Signs    (Incandes- 
cent and  electric.) 

Definition  of  house    (74)  105 

Definition  of  Junk   Shop    (50)  59 

Definition  of  nuisance (27)  94 

Definition  of  "person"  and  "party" (11)  236 

Definition  of  restaurant (8)  137 

Definition  of  retail    liquor    business (5)  137 

Definition  of  wholesale  liquor  business  (6)  137 

Definitions,   see  Building. 

Definitions  in  Charter (Charter,  252)  45 

Depot,  soliciting  at,  is  misdemeanor (19)  54 

Device,  using  for  gambling,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

Devices  containing  lewd   pictures,  unlawful (2)  65 

Dice,  use  of,  unlawful,  w^hen (3)  66 

Dice,  exhibiting,  unlawful,  when (1)  129 

Dies  for  malting,  etc.,  of  lottery  tickets (1)  72 

Dirt  hauling  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 
Disease,  see  Board  of  Health  and  Milk. 

bedding  of  one  affected  with  communicable,  to  be  '  ', 

disinfected    or    burned (24)  93 

Board  of  Health,  rules  of,  as  to  funerals  where  death 

is   from   communicable (18-23)  92-93 

casket,  kind  of,  required,  where  death  Is  from  com- 
municable  (19)  92 

clothing  of  one  affected  with  communicable,  to  be 

disinfected  or  burned ,  (24)  93 

communicable,  certain  are  declared  to  be (15)  91 


298  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Disease,   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

communicable,  shall  be  reported  to  Healtli  OflBcer, 

when   (16-17)        91-92 

contagious,  place  where,  under  control  of  Board  of 

Health (26)  94 

conveyance  of  one  affected  with  communicable,  to 

be  disinfected    (22)  9a 

conveyance  used  for  funeral   where   death  is   from 

communicable,    must   be   disinfected (19-22)        92-9a 

dead  body  from  communicable,  unlawful  to  move  when.  .(21)  9a 

disinfection  from,  necessary (17  to  23)        92-93 

entering  place  where  communicable,  is  unlawful (26)  94 

fumigation  of  house,  etc.,  where  communicable  existed.  .(24)  93 

funerals,  public,  unlawful  where  death  results  from 

certain    (18)  92 

funerals  to  be  had  in  24  hours  where  death  is  from 

communicable    (19)  92; 

funerals,  who'  may  attend,  where  death  is  from  com- 
municable     (18)  92 

guards,  may  have,  to  enforce  quarantine  of (26)  94 

Health   officer  fumigates  and   disinfects   from   com- 
municable     (24)  9a 

Health  officer   shall   quarantine (17)  92 

Health  officer  to  placard  house  where  communicable  is.  .(16)  91 

Health  officer  to  vaccinate  for,  free  when (25)  94 

house  occupied  by  one  affected  with  communicable, 

to  be  disinfected  and  fumigated (24)  9a 

house,  renting  of,  unlawful  if  communicable,  existed 

in    it,    when (23)  93 

list  of  cases  of   infectious   or   contagious,   kept  by 

Secretary  of  Board  of  Health (6)  89 

list  of  communicable    (15)  91 

list  of  communicable,  to  be  furnished  all  schools,  etc... (20)  93 

misdemeanor  to  spread  communicable (21)  93 

misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinance  con- 
cerning communicable   (137)  115 

patient  affected  with  communicable,  unlawful  to  move.. (21)  93 

permit  for  transportation  of  one  dying  of  infectious, 

or    contagious,    not   granted (5-6)  89 

placard  to  be  placed  on  house  where  communicable  is..  (16)  91 

place  where  communicable,  is  under  control  of  Board 

of   Health   at  all   times (26)  94 

physician  must  report  all  communicable,  treated  by 

him,  to  the  Health  Officer (17)  92 

physician  shall  report,  to  State  Board  of  Health (9)  90 

quarantine  against,  to  last  30   days  after  recovery, 

when  (20)  9a 

quarantine  of,  breaking,  unlawful (26)  94 

quarantine,   rules   for  communicable,   list  of,   to   be 

furnished  all   schools,   etc (20)  93 

quarantine  of,  by  Health  officer (17)  92 

quarantine  of,   when (26)  94 

returns   of   contagious,    examined    by    Secretary   of 

Board   of    Health (6)  89 

room  occupied  by  one  affected  with  communicable, 

to  be  disinfected  and  fumigated (24)  93 

room,  renting  of,  unlawful  if  communicable,  existed 

in    it,    when (23)  93 

spreading  of,  misdemeanor  (21)  93 


INDEXX  TO  ORDINANCES.  299 

Disease,   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

student   with   communicable,   excluded   by   Superin- 
tendent of  Schools (17)  92 

student  with  communicable,  may  re-enter  school,  when. .  (17)  92 

Superintendent  of  Schools,  cases  of  communicable, 

reported  to  (17)  92 

Superintendent  of   Schools   excludes    students   with 

communicable    (17)  92 

transcript  of   record   of  contagious,   made   by   Sec- 
retary Board  of  Health (6)  89 

vaccination   for,  free,   when (25)  94 

vaccination  for,  required  when (25)  94 

Disinfection  necessary,  when,  see  Disease. 

Disinfection  of  second  hand  goods  necessary (1)  64 

Distilled  liquors,  see  Liquor. 

District,  speed  limit,  for  motorcycles  defined (2)  216 

Ditches,  see  Alleys,  Sidewalks  and  Streets. 

Dogs,  unlawful  to  bury  dead,  In  City (28)  94 

Domestic   fowls   trespassing (1)  65 

Dominoes,  exhibiting,  unlawful  when (1)  129 

Drainage  of  City,  see  Charter. 
Drain  pipes,  see  Plumbing. 

Drain   tank  must  be  cleaned  annually (28)  94 

Drain,  unlawful  to  allow,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

Drain,  unlawful  to  open  on  streets,  alleys,  etc (28)  94 

Draw  poker,  playing,  unlawful (3-4)  66 

Dray   license    (9(9)  230 

Drivers  soliciting  on  railway  platform (19)  54 

Druggist  may  sell  intoxicating  liquors  when,  see  Liquor. 
Druggist  may  sell  liquors  when,  see  Liquor. 

Ducks    trespassing    unlawful (1)  65 

Dump  ground  for  garbage  may  be  established  where (41)  97 

Dwellings,  see  Building. 

Dyeing  works  license (9(45)  234 

Dynamite,  see  Explosives. 

Dynamite,   discharge  of (12)  56 

E 

Educational  Department (Charter,  130  to  132)  30 

Election  Precincts,  see  Municipal  Election  Precincts. 

Elections,  see  Charter. 

Electric  wiring,  see  City  Electrician. 

Electric  light  companies,  see  Charter. 

Electric  signs,  see  Signs   (Incandescent  and  electric.) 

Electric  Wires,  see  Wires. 

Electric  Wires,   (overhead,) 

currents  in,  in  other  parts  of  City  shall  be  switched  off.. (2)  239 

currents  in,  shall  be  switched  off  during  fire,  when (1-2)  239 

currents  in,  shall  be  switched  on  again  when (3)  239 

district  currents  in,  to  be  switched  off  when (2)  239 

districts,  shall  be  divided  into,  when (2)  239 

fire  chief,  linemen  for,  shall  notify  as  to  switching 

off   of   currents (2)  239 

harmless,  shall  be  made,  during  fire (2)  239 

linemen,  for,  duties  of (2)  239 

linemen  shall  be  kept,  to  switch  off  currents  in (1)  239 


300  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Electric  Wires   (overhead).  (Cont;.)                                (Sec.CSubd.)  Page 
misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinance  con- 
cerning  (4)  239 

punishment  for  violating  provisions  of  ordinance  con- 
cerning  (4)  239 

Employment  office  license (9(46)  234 

Engineer,  see  City  Engineer. 

Engineers  must  not  obstruct  streets,  etc.,  with  cars (1)  147 

Engineer  to  ring  bell  on  street  car,  see  Street  Car. 

Engine,  speed  of,  in  City (1)  147 

Evidence  under  Charter (Charter,   271)  47 

Excavation,   (in  streets,  alleys,  sidewalks,  etc.) 

barriers   on,   necessary   when (9)  221 

bond  for,  amount  and  conditions  of (3)  220 

bond  to  cover  damages  for,  necessary  when (1)  220 

buildings  for,  see  Building. 

certificate  for  bond  on,  exhibited  when (15)  223 

certificate  for  bond  on,  kept  at  place  of (15)  223 

certificate  for  bond  for,  contents  of (3)  220 

City  Attorney  shall  collect  costs  of  repairs  on,  when... (12)  222 
cost  of   repairs  on,    determined   by   Superintendent 

of  Streets   (12)  222 

deposit  for,  amount  required (3)  220 

deposit  for,  conditions  of (3)  220 

deposit  for,  how  determined (3)  220 

deposit  on,   costs   deducted    by    Superintendent    of 

Streets    (12)  222 

deposits  on,  deductions  from,  placed  to  street  fund (12)  223 

deposits  on,  return  of,  when (12)  222 

deposit  to  cover  damages  for,  necessary  when (1)  220 

depth  of  pipe  laid  in,  what (14)  223 

diagram  of,  extent  of (2)  220 

^diagram  of,  for  pipes,  etc.,  necessary  to  file,  when (2)  220 

expense  of  repairs  on.  Superintendent  of  Streets  to  keep.  (12)  222 

guards  on,  necessary  when (9)  221 

lights  on,  necessary  when (9)  221 

making  of,  diligence  required  in (10)  221 

material,  surplus,  shall  be  removed,  from,  when (4)  221 

misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  or  ordinances  con- 
cerning   (16)  223 

notice  of  breach  of  warranty  on (11)  222 

notice  of,  contents  of (2)  220 

notice  of,  must  be  given  to  Superintendent  of  Streets.  .(1-2)  220 

notice  of  want  of  diligence  in (10)  221 

notice  of  want  of  diligence  in,  service  of (10)  222 

pipes,  etc.,  laid  in,  diagram  of,  required (2)  220 

pipes  in,  laid  under  direction  of  Superintendent  of  Streets.  (4)  221 

pipes,  laying  of  in,  depth  required (14)  223 

pipes  to  be  laid  in  trench,  when (5)  221 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning. . . .  (16)  223 

receipt  for  deposit  for,  contents  of (3)  220 

receipt  for  deposit  on,  exhibited  when (15)  223 

receipt  for  deposit  on,  kept  at  place  of (15)  223 

refilling  of,  character  of  material  used (8)  221 

refilling  of,  diligence  required  in (10)  221 

refilling  of,  manner  of (7)  221 

repaving  on,  deemed  warranted (11)  222 

repaving  on,  manner  of (8)  221 


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Excavation  (in  streets,  alleys,  sidewalks,  etc.)  (Cont)(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

repaying  on,  necessary  when (8)  221 

Superintendent  of  Street's  decision  final  as  to  cost 

of  repairs  on (12)  222 

Superintendent  of  Streets  deducts  cost  of  repairs  on.. (12)  222 
Superintendent  of  Streets  gives  notice  of  -want  of 

diligence  in    (10)  221 

Superintendent  of   Streets  gives  notice  of  want  of 

diligence  in  refilling  of (10)  221 

Superintendent  of  Streets  «hall  direct  all  work  con- 
nected  with    (13)  223 

Superintendent  of  Streets  shall  do  refilling  of, when (10)  222 

Superintendent  of   Streets   shall   oversee   laying   of 

pipes  in   (4)  221 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  refill  trench  when (6)  221 

trench,  deemed  open,  when (5)  221 

trench,  of,  time  allowed  open (5)  221 

trench,  pipes  to  be  laid  in  when (5)  221 

trench,   refilled   when (6)  221 

trench,  to  be  filled  how (6)  221 

unlawful  to  make  when (1)  220 

warranty  of  refilling  and  repair  of (11)  222 

work  connected  with,  under  direction  of  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets (13)  223 

work  on,  deemed  warranted  one  year  (11)  222 

Excelsior  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  city  when (28)  94 

Executions  enforced,  how,  see  Liquor. 

Exhibition  of  lewd  or  obscene  pictures,  unlawful (2)  65 

Expectorating  on  street,  sidewalk  or  in  street  car,  is  mis- 
demeanor     (71)  61 

Explosive, 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  may  enter  premises  where, 

stored  when  (50)  120 

misdemeanor,  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to,  Is (49)  120 

permit  for   storage   of (16)  119 

policement  may  enter  premises  where,  stored  wlien....(50)  120 
powder,  50  pounds  of,  may  be  stored  under  certain 

conditions    (16)  119 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to (49)  120 

storage  of,  unlawful  when (16)  119 

Expressman  •soliciting  o  nrallway  platform  unlawful (19)  54 

F 

Fan  tan  tables,  exhibiting,  unlawful,  when (1)  129 

Feeding    animals   on    streets    unlawful (24)  136 

Feed  stable,  storing  hay  in,  unlawful  when (1)  130 

Feed,  storing  of  hay  unlawful  when (1-2)  130 

Fees,  see  Board  of  Health.  • 

Fees,  see  Building. 

Fees  of  City  Electrician,  see  City  Electrician. 

Fees  of  Officers,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

Fees  of  Officers,  see  City  Engineer. 

Fees  of  Plumbing  Inspector,  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Female,  enticing  to  house  of  Ill-fame,  see  Misdemeanor, 

Female  In  saloons,  see  Misdemeanor.  •,,.   „*„.v«/-*^* 

Fermented  liquors,  see  Liquor. 


302  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Fire,  see  Fire  Department. 

Fire  alarm,  giving  false,  is  misdemeanor  (14)  54 

Firearms,  carrying  of,  is  misdemeanor  when  (8)  53 

Firearms,   discharge  of,  is  misdemeanor    (12)  53 

Fire  Chief,  see  Charter;  Building. 

Fire  Chief,  notice  by,  to  remove  debris  from  fire  given  when. .  (1)  205 

Fire  Commissioners,  see  Charter,  230-244;  Fire  Department. 

Firecrackers,  firing  of,  is  misdemeanor  when   (12)  53 

Fire,  debris  resulting  from,  to  be  removed  when (1)  205 

Fire  Department,  see  Charter. 

alarm  box  of,  key  of,  not  to  be  made,  except  when (15)  118 

apparatus  of,  injury  of,  misdemeanor  when (12)  118 

assistant  of   Chief,   compensation   of    (1)  117 

box  of,  alarm,  keys  of,  shall  not  be  made  except  when..  (15)  118 

buildings  erecting,  examined  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

Chief,  etc.,  of,  shall  have  right  of  way  in  case  of  fire. . . .  (20)  119 

Chief  of,  may  enter  buildings  or  other  premises,  when..  (50)  120 

Chief  of,  shall  control  apparatus  and  inspect  hydrants (4)  117 

Chief  of,   shall   enforce  fire  ordinances (4-50)  120 

Chief  of,  shall  examine  buildings  erected   (4)  117 

Chief  of,  shall  order  drills  of  members  of  (4)  117 

Chief  of,   shall   remove  rubbish,   etc.,    from    lot    at 

expense  of  owner,  when (11)  118 

Chief  of,  shall  order  removal  of  rubbish,  etc.,  from  lots.  .(11)  118 

Chief  of,   shall  prosecute   violations  of  ordinances (4-50)    117-120 

Chief  of,  subject  to  orders  of  Fire  Ck>mmissioners (2)  117 

Chief  of,  to  have  control  of (3)  117 

compensation  of  employees  of (1)  117 

cordon,  established  around  fires  by (4)  117 

drills  of  members  of (4)  117 

drills  of  members  of,  ordered  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

employees  of,  compensation  of (1)  117 

employees  of,  subject  to  orders  of  Fire  Commissioners. ..  (2)  117 
Engineer  of,  Chief,  notice  shall  be  given  to  before 

disturbing  telegraph  wires  of (13)  118 

engines,  etc.,  of,  shall  have  right  of  way  in  case  of  fire. .  (20)  119 

fire  apparatus,  controlled  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

fire,  cause  of,  investigated  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

fire,  cause  of,  reported  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

Fire  Commissioners  paramount  over (2)  117 

fire  ordinances,  enforced  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

fires,  assistant,  shall  take  charge  of,  when (4)  117 

fires.  Chief  of,  shall  take  charge  of (4)  117 

liydrants,  inspected  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

liydrants,  water  shall  not  be  turned  off  of,  without 

notice  to    (17)  119 

interference  with  Chief  or  members  of,  a  misdemeanor. .  (5)  117 

interference  with  Chief  or  members  of,  punishment  for.. (5)  117 

management  of,  in  Fire  Commissioners (2)  117 

misdemeanor  to  interfere  with  Chief  or  members  of (5)  117 

misdemeanor  to  injure  apparatus  or  telegraph  of (12)  118 

misdemeanor  to  leave  pipe  open  or  empty  at  night 

or  when  water  needed  by (18)  119 

notice  to  Chief  Engineer  of,  of  disturbing  telegraph 

wires  of,  contents  of (13)  118 

officers  of,  subject  to  orders  of  Fire  Commissioners (2)  117 

ordinances,  fire,  enforced  by  Chief  of (4)  117 


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Fire   Department,    (Cont.)                                                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

penalty   for  Intereference  with   Chief  or  members   of. . .  (5)  117 
permit  by   Chief  Engineer  of,  to  disturb   telegraph 

wires  of  (13)  118 

pipes  must  be  capped  when  water  needed  by (18)  119 

pipes,  water  must  be  left  in,  at  night,  for  use  of (18)  119 

punishment  for  interference  with  Chief  or  members  of.. (5)  117 

right  of  way,  shall  have  in  case  of  fire (20)  119 

rubbish   or   combustible   material   on   lot.   Chief  of, 

shall    order    removed (11)  118 

salaries  of  employees  of (1)  117 

suit  for  expense  of  removal  of  rubbish,  etc.,  com- 
menced at  instance  of  Chief  of (11)  118 

telegraph,  injury  of,  misdemeanor  when (12)  118 

telegraph  wires  of,  hours  when  may  be  disturbed (13)  118 

telegraph  wires  of,  when  removed  must  be  put  in 

good   condition    (14)  118 

uniform,  officers  and  members  of,  shall  wear,  when (3)  117 

violation  of  fire  ordinances  prosecuted  by  Chief  of (4)  117 

volunteer  companies  of,  have  no  compensation (1)  117 

water  companies  shall  notify,  before  turning  water  off.. (17)  119 
water  companies  shall  turn   in  all  water  necessary  for,  in 

case  of  fire    (17)  119 

wires  of  telegraph  of,  injury  of,  misdemeanor  when (12)  118 

wires  of  telegraph  of,  wires  shall  not  be  placed  in 

6    feet   of (12)  118 

Fire,  electric  wires  switched  off  during (2)  229 

Fire  escapes,  see  Building. 

Fire  Limits,  see  Building;  Sidewalk. 

blocks,  certain  enumerated,  are  within (1)  211 

blocks  shown  on  map  of  1876  are  within (1)  211 

buildings  within,  must  conform  to  building  ordinance. ..  (2)  212 
constructing  or  erecting  wooden  or  corrugated  iron 

building,  within,  unlawful   (2)  212 

misdemeanor  to   build   wooden,   etc.,   structures   within..  (3)  212 

punishment  for  building  wooden,  etc.,  structures  within..  (3)  212 

storing  hay,  etc.,  in,  unlawful  when (1)  130 

wooden  or  corrugated  iron  structures  are  forbidden 

within   (2)  212 

Fireworks,  discharge  of,  is  misdemeanor  when   (12)  53 

Fish,  certain  kinds,  can  not  be  sold (44)  97 

Flagmen, 

crossings,  certain  railway,  shall  be  stationed  at (1)  69 

engines,  etc.,  not  to  go  over  certain  crossings  except 

on    signal    of (2)  69 

hours  of  duty  of    (1)  69 

misdemeanor,  violation  of  ordinance  concerning,  is (3)  69 

penalty  for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (3)  69 

periods   when,   required   to   be   stationed   at   certain 

crossings    (1)  69 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (3)  69 

railway    companies    required    to    station,   at   certain 

crossings (1)  69 

railway  crossings,  certain,  shall  be  stationed  at (1)  69 

signal,  shall  not,  when  dangerous  to  person  or  vehicle..  (2)  69 

Flour   Mill    license (9 (32)  233 

Flour,  throwing  on  people  or  street,  unlawful (1)  84 

Flume,  see  Alley;  Sidewalk;   Street. 


304  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)       Page 
Food,  see  Meat  and  Food  Inspector. 
Food,  inspection  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 
Forfeit,  check  is,  when,  see  Franchise. 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  grade  of  streets  in,  changed (2)  128 

Forthcamp  Avenue,  north  of  Belmont,  widened (1)  128 

Fortune   teller's    license    (9(62)  236 

Foul  material,  cannot  dump  in  low  place (43)  97 

Foundation  for  sidewalks,  see  Sidewalks. 

Fowls,  j 

certain  kinds,  can  not  be  sold   (44)  97 

domestic,  must  not  run  or  go  upon  other's  premises.,. ..  .(1)  65 

misdemeanor  to  permit,  to  run  or  go  upon  others' 

premises    (2)  65 

permitting,  to  run  at  large,  unlawful (1)  65 

punishment  lor  permitting,  to  trespass (2)  65 

trespassing  of,   unlawful (1)  65 

Frame  buildings,  see  Building. 
Franchises, 

Application  for, 

accompanied  by  certified  check  (1)        62-63 

board,  is  made  to (1)        62-63 

check  on,  forfeited,  when (1)        62-63 

expenses  of,  paid  from  check (1)        62-63 

granting  of (Charter,  27  (30,  31)  11 

guarantee  of,   check  is    (1)        62-63 

Fraternal,  etc.,  dances,  lawful  (2)  190 

Fresno  City,  see  Charter. 

Fresno  Free  Library (Charter  180  to  188) 

Fresno  School  district,  see  Municipal  Election  Precinct. 

Fruit,  certain  kinds,  can  not  be  sold (44)  97 

Fruit   Inspector,   appointment  of (56)  59 

Fruit    peddler's    license    (9(61)  235 

Fruit,  sale  of  infected,  is  misdemeanor   (55)  59 

Fruit  trees,  sale  of  infected,  is  misdemeanor  (55)  59 

Fumigation,  see  Board  of  Health;  Disease. 

Fumigation  of  second  hand  goods  necessary (1-2)  64 

Fund (1)  125 

Funerals,  see  Board  of  Health;  Disease. 
Furnaces,  construction  of,  see  Building. 

G 

Gambling, 

abetting,  etc.,  in,  unlawful (2)  75 

apartment  for,  opening,  controlling,  carrying  on,  or 

renting,    unlawful    when (4)  66 

cards  for,  dealing,  playing  or  betting  on,  unlawful 

when (3)  66 

check,  credit,  etc.,  use  of  in,  unlawful (2)  75 

Chief  of  Police,  duties  of,  with  respect  to  place  for (5)  66 

clock  for,  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

conducting  machine  for,   unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

conducting  or   abetting,   unlawful (2)  75 

contrivance   for,   possession   or  use   of,   unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

definition  of,  machine (1)  65 

device,  betting  on,  of  any  kind,  unlawful (2)  75 


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Gambling,  (Cont.)                                                              (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

device  for,  playing  or  betting  on,  unlawful (3)  66 

device  for  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

dice  for,  playing  or  betting  on  unlawful  when (3)  66 

draw  i)oker,  on,  unlawful (1)  74 

games,  all,  played  for  money,  etc.,  unlawful (1)  74 

games  of  chance,  playing  or  conducting,  constitute (3)  66 

hiring,  employing,  etc.,  for  gambling,  unlawful (2)  75 

hiring  machine  for,  unlawful (1)  65 

houses,  rooms,  etc.,  using,  leasing,  or  permitting  use 

of,  for,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

instruments,  exhibiting,  unlawful  when (1)  129 

Instruments  for,  playing  or  betting  on,  unlawful  when.. (3)  66 

instruments,  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  72-73 

lottery  tickets,  by  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  72-73 

machine  for,  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

machine  for,  what  constitutes (1-2)  65-66 

manner  of,  all,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

misdemeanor  to  conduct,   abet,  or  carry  on    (3)  75 

misdemeanor  to  deal  or  play  in,  games (2)  75 

misdemeanor  to  knowingly  permit (2-3)  75 

misdemeanor  to  permit,  in (3)  75 

misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinance  con- 
cerning   (6)  66 

officer  may  be  dismissed  from  service  for  not  stop- 
ping     (5)  66 

permitting  in  house,  etc.,  unlawful (2)  75 

place  for,  opening,  controlling,  carrying  on,  or  rent- 
ing,   unlawful    when (4)  66 

poker,    unlawful    (1)  74-75 

pools,  by  use  of,  unalwful (1-4)  74 

prohibited  at  all  times  and  places (1)  74-75 

punishment  for   '. (4)  75 

punishment  for  renting,  using,  or  permitting,  house, 

room,  etc.,  to  be  used  for (2-4)  75 

punishment  for  using,  device  of  any  kind (2)  75 

punishment   for   violating   provisions    of    ordinance 

concerning    (6)  66 

renting  machine  for,  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

room  for,  opening,  controlling,  carrying  on,  or  rent- 
ing,   unlawful    when (4)  66 

saloon,  in,  stores,  out-houses,  etc.,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

saloon,  license  may  be  revoked  for,  in,  see  Liquor. 

seven-up,  unlawful   (1)  74-75 

slot  machines  for  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

tape  for,  possession  or  use  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

three  card  monte,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

value,  for,  of  any  kind,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

Games,    certain,    unlawful (1)  74 

Games  of  chance,  playing  of,  unlawful (1-2)  72-73 

Garbage,    disposition  of (2)  70 

Garbage  dumped  where   (41)  97 

Garbage  shall  not  be  dropped  on  streets,  etc (41)  97 

Garbage,  unlawful  to  throw,  on  streets,  alleys,  etc (28)  94 

Garbage  wagon  must  not  stand  on  streets (42)  97 

Gas  Company,  see  Charter. 

alterations   by,   map  of  proposed,   to  be  filed  with 

Superintendent  of  Streets (1)  63 


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Gas  Company,   (Cont.)                                                      (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 
extension  by,  map  of  proposed,  to  be  filed  with  Su- 
perintendent of  Streets   (1)  63 

map  of  extension,  etc.,  filed  by,  contents  of (1)  63 

map  of  proposed  extension  or  alteration  by,  to  be 

file  with  Superintendent  of  Streets (1)  63 

misdemeanor  for,  to  make  extensions  or  alterations 

without  consent  and  filing  map (2)  63 

penalty  for  violating  ordinance  concerning (2)  63 

Superintendent  of    Streets    to    give   consent   to    ex- 
tensions, etc.,  by,  when (1)  63 

Gasoline,  depositing,  in  sewer,  unlawful (1)  207 

Gasoline,  storing  and  selling  of,  unlawful  when (1-2)  209 

Gates,  safety,  railroad  to  erect,  when (1  to  5)  116 

Geese  trespassing  unlawful (1)  65 

Goat  on  street  unlawful  when (2)  79 

Gong  on  motor  vehicles,  see  Travel  and  Trafllc. 

Gong  to  be  sounded  on  street  car (1)  81 

Goods  in  transit  not  an  obstruction (1)  79 

Goods  in  transit  not  an  obstruction,  see  Sidewalks. 

Goods,  second  hand,  see  Second  Hand  Goods. 

Grade  of  sidewalks,  see  Sidewalks. 

Grade  of  streets,  etc.,  see  City  Engineer. 

Grading  by  private  contract,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

Grading  of  street,  specifications  for,  see  Streets. 

Gramophone,    playing  of,    in    saloon    unlawful (1)  64 

Graphophone,  playing  of,  in  saloon,  unlawful (1)  64 

Grass  and  weeds  on  vacant  lots  to  be  removed (3)  224 

Gravel  hauling,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Guardian  permitting  children  on  street,  unlawful (2)  132 

Gun  Cotton,  see  Explosive. 

Gutters,  specifications  for,  see  Streets. 


H 

Hack  license (9(10)  230 

Hackmen  soliciting  on  railway  platform (19)  58 

Hall,  dancing,  unlawful  when (1)  190 

Hall,  standing  at  entrance  of (1)  205 

Halls,  plumbing  in,  see  Plumbing. 

Hand  ball  court  license (9(43)  234 

Hand  bills,  advertising  with,  unlawful (7)  68 

Hauling  on  streets,  see  Travel  and  Trafllc. 
Hay, 

Chief  of  Fire  Department  may  enter  premises  where, 

stored,  when (50)  120 

cover,  secure,  shall  be  stored  under (10)  118 

enclosed,  when  stored  shall  be (10)  118 

misdemeanor  for  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to (49)  120 

permit   for   storing   of (10)  118 

police  may  enter  premises  where,  stored,  when (50)  120 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  relating  to (49)  120 

quantity  of,  that  may  be  stored (10)  118 

stored  securely  at  end  of  day,  shall  be (44)  120 

straw,  under  same  rule  for  storing  as (10)  118 

suspended,  rules  for  storing  may  be,  when  (10)  118 


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(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Hay  and  Straw, 

allowing  to  be  kept  or  stored  on  vacant  lots,  etc*. 

unlawful    (2)  130 

buildings  for  storing,  must  be  of  brick,  stone,  etc (1)  130 

conducting  Market  for,  unlawful,  when * (1)  130 

feed  stable  may  keep  75  tons  of (1)  130 

keeping,  in  fire  limits,  unlawful,  when (1)  130 

kind  of  markets  required  for (1)  130 

livery  barn  may  keep  75  tons  of (1)  130 

maintaining  Market  for,  unlawful,  when (1)  130 

markets  for,  unlawful  in  fire  limits,  when (1)  130 

may  be  kept  for  use  of  animals  on  premises (2)  130 

misdemeanor  to  keep  or  store,  when (3)  130 

must  not  be  stored  or  kept  in  fire  limits,  when (2)  130 

one  controlling  premises  cannot  permit  storing  of,  when.  .(2)  130 
permitting,  to  be  kept  or  stored  in  vacant  premises, 

etc.,    unlawful    (2)  130 

punishment  for  keeping  or  storing,  contrary  to  ordinance. (3)  130 

storing,  on  vacant  lots,  etc.,  unlawful  In  fire  limits (1)  130 

Hay  Markets  unlawful  when (1)  130 

Health  Department  (Charter,  160  to  179)  30-33 

Health  Officer,  see  Board  of  Health;  Charter  (160  to  179); 
and  Milk, 
fees  collected  by,  belong  to  City  and  are  payable 

to  the  Treasurer   (2)  73 

salary  of,  paid  how  (2)  73 

salary  of,  in  full  for  all  services (2)  73 

second  hand  goods,  may  inspect  If  necessary (1)  64 

second  hand  goods,  may  require  fumigation  of,  when....(l)  64 

High  School   (Charter,  132)  30 

Hitching  post  may  be  erected  how (1)  223 

Hog  pen,  unlawful  to  maintain (28)  94 

Hogs,  keeping,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Hogs,  unlawful  to  bury  dead,  In  City. (28)  94 

Holidays,  Saturday  afternoons  are (1)  127 

Hoppers,  see  Plumbing. 

Horns  on   Motor  vehicles    (2)  135 

Horses,  hitching  or    leaving,    within    forty    feet  of    cer- 
tain corners,   unlawful (1)  238 

Horses  on  Streets,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Hospital  license    (9(64)  234 

Hotel    dances   lawful    (1)  190 

Hotel  license   (9(14)  231 

Hotel  liquor  license,  see  Liquor. 

Hotel  runners  soliciting  on  railway  platform (19)  58 

Hotels,  construction  of,  see  Building. 

House,  connection  of,  with  sewer,  see  Sewers. 

House,  construction  of,  see  Building. 

House  defined * (74)  105 

House,  disinfection  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Houses, 

"block  tier,"  for  numbering  of,  means  what (2)  76 

Central  Addition,  in,  numbered  how (10)  77 

Grand  Park  Addition,  in,  numbered  how (9)  77 

misdemeanor  not  to  number,  when * (14)  77 

misdemeanor  to  mutilate  number,  when (14)  77 

mutilation  of  number  of,  unlawful   (13)  77 


308  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Houses,  (Cont)                                                                  (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

North  Park  Addition,  in,  numbered  how   (10)  77 

numbers  of,  begin  soulh  and  increase  northward  of  city.  .(6)  76 
numbers  of,  begin  on  west,  and  increase  to  eastward 

of  city   (5)  76^ 

numbers  of,  and  "tier"  maps  increase  in  same  direction.  .(7)  77 

number  of,  odd,  on  left  as  numbers  increase (7)  77 

number  of,  even,  on  right  as  numbers  increase (7)  77 

numbers  of,  to  be  placed  in  conspicuous  place  on 

street  side    (12)  77 

numbers  of,  to  be  in  large  figures   (12)  77 

number  of,  given  by  Superintendent  of  Streets (12)  7T 

numbering  of,  supervised  by  Superintendent  of  Streets..  (1)  76 

numbering  of,  determined  how (4-5)  76 

punishment  for  failure  to  number   (14)  77 

punishment  for  mutilation  of  number (14)  77 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  supervise  numbering  of...(l)  76 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  give  number  of (12)  77 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  require  numbering  of (12)  77 

Sylvia  Street,  north  of,  numbered  how (11)  77 

"tier"  for  numbering  of,  means  what (2)  76 

"tier"  number  of,   100    (3)  76 

"tier"  numbers  of,  the  same  between  parallel  streets (2)  76 

"tier"  numbers  of,  determined  how (4-5)  76 

Tulare  Avenue,  north  of,  numbered  how (11)  77 

unit  for  number  of,  12Mi  feet  in  width (3)  76- 

unit  for  "block  tier"  number  of,  100 (3)  76 

Woodward's  Addition,  is  numbered  how (8)  77 

House,    injury   to (10)  53 

House  mover's  license (9(58)  235 

Houses  of  assignation (7)  53 

Houses    of   ill-fame    (6)  53 

Houses,  renting  for  gambling   (1)  74-75 

Houses,  renting  for  gambling,  unlawful   (1)  66 

Houses,  renting,  using,  etc.,  for  gambling,  or  pool  selling, 

unlawful (3)  74 

Houses  unlawful  not  to  connect,  with  sewer (28)  94 

Houses,  unlawful  to  hire,  not  connected  with  sewer  when. . . .  (28)  94 

Houses  unlawful  to  occupy,  not  connected  with  sewer  when..  (28)  94 
Hydrants,  see  Building  and  Fire  Department. 

Hydro-Carbon  liquids  storing  and  selling  of (1-2)  209- 


Idle  Persons,  see  Public  Speaking. 

alley,  standing  in,  by,  unlawful   (1)  205 

annoying  people  on  streets  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

church,  standing  at  entrance  of,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

cross-walk,  standing  on,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

hall,  standing  at  entrance  of,  by,  unlawful    (1)  205 

misdemeanor,   guilty   of,   when (3)  206 

molesting  people  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

obstructing,   streets,  etc.,   by,   unlawful (1)  205 

public  assemblage,  standing  at  entrance,  by,  unlawful.  .(1)  205- 

punishment  for  standing  or   sitting  by    (3)  206 

sidewalks,  standing  on,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  808 

Idle  Persons,   (€oiit.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

sitting  on  streets,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

standing  on  streets,  etc.,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

theater,  standing  at  entrance,  by,  unlawful (1)  205 

Imprisonment  to  be  in  County  Jail (4)  62 

Improving  streets,  etc.,  by  private  contract,  see  Paving 
or  Improving,  etc. 

Incandescent  sign,  see  Signs,  (Incandescent  and  electric.) 

Indebtedness,   bonded    Charter    (120-125)        28-29 

Infectious  disease,  see  Disease. 

Infectious  diseases,  control  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Initiative  and  referendum (Charter,  272  to  280)       48-49 

Inspection  of   Milk,  see   Milk. 

Inspection  of  second  hand  goods  necessary (1)  64 

Inspector,  meat  and  food (1)  122 

Inspector  of  fruit,  appointment  of (56)  59 

Inspector  of  milk,  see  Milk. 

Inspector  of  plumbing  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Inspectors,  appointment  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Insurance  license   (9(15) (9(55)    231-234 

Intoxicating  liquors,  see  Liquors. 

I  Street  curb  line  set  nearer  center  of  street (1-2)  129 

I  Street  decreased  in  width (1-2)  129 

J 

Jail  of  FYesno  City  Is  City  Prison (4)  62 

Journeyman  plumber,  see  Plumber. 
Judgment,  enforcement  of,  see  Liquor. 
Junk,  disposition  of,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

Junk  shop  keeper  defined (50)  59 

Justice  of  Peace,  see  Charter. 

L 

Lateral  sewers,  see  Sewers. 

Laundries,  see  Building. 

Laundry,  carrying  on,  is  misdemeanor,  when (49)  58 

Laundry  license    (9(13)  230 

Laying  artificial  stone,  by  private  contract,  see  Paving 
or  Improving,  etc. 

Leasing,  alley,  sidewalk,  or  street  space  or  portion  of, 

unlawful    (1)  130 

asking  or  demanding  money  for  same,  unlawful (1)  131 

asking  or  demanding  money  for  permission  to  use 

same,  unlawful    (1)  131 

asking  or  demanding  money  on  express  or  implied 
promise  not  to  complain  of  such  use,  or  that  no 

action  will  be  brought,  unlawful (1)  131 

defense,  voluntary  gift  or  payment  by  person  using,  no     (2)  131 

evading  provisions  by  trick,  etc.,  fraudulent  or  unlawful. .  (3)  131 

misdemeanor,    doing   of (4)  131 

punishment  for (4)  131 

receiving  money,  etc.,  for  same,  unlawful (1)  131 

License, 

acrobatic  performance,  for (9(4)  229 

advertising  by  posting  for (9(42)  234 


310  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

License,   (Cont.)                                                                 (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

agents,  for    (9(61)  235 

amateur  performers,  need  not  have (13)  237 

animals,   for   exhibition   collection   of    (9(4)  229 

astrologer,  for   (9(62)  236 

auctioneer,  for  Itenerant  merchant (9(1)  228 

auctioneer's,  not  to  be  used  by  others (9(1)  228 

automobile,  for   (9(10)  230 

ball  throwing,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

bag-a-telle  tables,  for  conducting (9(11)  230 

banking  or  loaning  money,  for (9(2)  229 

bankrupt  stock,  for  sale  of (9(63)  236 

baths,  for (9(40)  234 

battery,  galvanized,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

bicycles,  for  business  of  keeping  for  hire (9(25)  238 

bill  boards,  for  business  of  advertising  by (9(42)  234 

billiard  tables,   for  conducting    (9(11)  230 

bill  poster,  for (9(42)  234 

blacking  or  shining  boots,  for   (9(60)  235 

blank,  to  be  prepared  by  City  Clerk (1)  226 

blocks,  for  peddling (9(54)  234 

boiler   works,   for (9(37)  237 

bond  insurance  company,  for (9(55)  234 

bonds  of  incorporated  companies,  for  buying  and  selling  (9(2)  229 

bonds,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

books,   for   vendors  of (9(61)  235 

boot  black,  for   (9(60)  235 

bowling    alleys,    for    conducting (9(11)  230 

brokerage  business,  for (9(26)  233 

broker,    for (9(26)  233 

building   and    loan   association,    for (9(53)  234 

bull,  for  standing    (9(8)  229 

bullion,  gold  and  silver,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

business,    carrying   on,    without,   unlawful (4)  227 

business,  commencing  or  engaging  in  or  carrying  on (4)  227 

business,    engaging   in,    without,    unlawful (4)  227 

business  shall  have,  not  separate  acts (11)  236 

business,  statement  of  amount  of,  done,  required  to 

ascertain  amount  of (5)  227 

caravan,  for   (9(4)  229 

carpet   cleaning,    for (9(44)  234 

charitable  entertainment,  need  not  have (13)  237 

church  entertainment,  need  not  have (13)  237 

circus,    for    (9(4)  229 

City  Clerk  must  affix  seal,  number  and  sign (2)  226 

City  Clerk  must  prepare  blank (1)  226 

City  Clerk  to  charge  License  Collector  with,  when (2)  226 

City  Clerk  to  deliver,  to  License  Collector (2)  226 

City  Clerk  to  keep  ledger  of,  delivered  to  License 

Collector (3)  227 

civil  action  filed  if,  Is  not  procured (12)  236 

civil  action  for  not  procuring,  jurisdiction  of (12)  236 

clairvoyant,    for    (9(62)  236 

cleaning  establishment,  for   (9(45)  234 

cold   storage  plant,   for (9(17)  232 

collected  from  whom,  is    (12)  236 

commission  merchant,  for,  having  fixed  place  of  business.  (8)  228 

common  carrier,  for (9(16)  232 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  811 

License,   (Cont)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

concert   singers,    for (9(3)  229 

conspicuous  place,  must  be  posted  In (17)  237 

corn   doctors,   for (9(61)  235 

costs  in  addition  to,  amount  of,  recoverable,  when (12)  237 

coupe,  for   (9(10)  230 

daily  paper,  for  conducting (9(49)  234 

dancers,  for   (9(4)  229 

debt,  imposed  by  ordinance,  is (12)  236 

definition  of  "person"  and   "party"  under,  ordinance. ..  (11)  236 

delicatessen,    for   peddling    (9 (52)  234 

dogs,   on    (3)  70 

dray,  a  number  shall  be  assigned  to  each,  having (9(9)  230 

dray,   for   (9(9)  23ft 

drummers  do  not  have  to  pay,  when (9(61)  235 

dyeing    establishment,    for (9(45)  234 

eating  house,  for  (9(59)  235 

electricity,  for  the  business  of  supplying (9(19)  232 

employment    office,    for (9(46)  234 

entertainment  for  charitable  object  need  not  have (13)  237 

entertainment  for  church  or  school  need  not  have (13)  237 

.evidences  of  indebtedness,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

expiration  of,  when   (6)  229 

express  company,  for   (9(16)  232 

farmer  shall  not  pay  for  sale  of  fruit,  when (9(61)  235 

feed  mill,  for  (9(32)  233 

feed  yard,  for   (9(24)  232 

figures,   for  exhibition  with (9(4)  229 

fish,    for    peddling (9(56)  234 

flour  mill,  for    (9(32)  233 

flying-horse,   for    (9(7)  229 

flying-jenny,   for   (9(7)  229 

fortune   teller,   for   (9(62)  236 

fruits,   for  peddlers  of (9(61)  235 

fruits,  not  necessary  for  sale  of,  when (9(61)  235 

fuel  oil  wagon,  for   (9(13a)  231 

funeral  parlor,  for  (9(12)  230 

furniture   factory,   for (9(37)  234 

gas  company,  for (9(19)  232 

cold  coin,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

gold  dust,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

goods,  for  sale  of  bankrupt  stock  of (9(63)  236 

granted,  is,  subject  to  revocation (18)  237 

green  fruit,  for  packing (9(21)  232 

hack,  for   (9(10)  230 

hammam  baths,  for  (9(40)  234 

hand   ball  court,  for (9(43)  234 

hawkers,   for    (9(61)  235 

hospital,  for   (9(64)  236 

hotel,    for    (9(14)  231 

house   mover,  for (9(58)  235 

insurance  company,  for  bond (9(55)  234 

insurance,   for   the   business  of  collecting  as   agent 

or  broker,  for    (9(15)  231 

insurance,   for  the   business  of  conducting,  through 

agents  or  otherwise  (9 (15)  231 

insurance  man,  for  itenerant  or  travelling (9(15)  231 

intelligence  office,   for   (9(46)  234 


312  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

License,   (Cont.)                                                                 (Sec.CSubd.)  Page 
intoxicating  liquors,  to  sell,  see  Liquor. 

jack,  for  standing   (9(8)  229 

job  printing  establisliment,  for (9(50)  234 

jugglers,  for (9(4)  229 

jurisdiction  of  civil  action  for  not  procuring (12)  237 

knife  throwing,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

laundry,  for   (9(13)  230 

laundry,  for  those  soliciting  for (9(13)  230 

License  Collector,  is  payable  to (14)  237 

License  Collector    shall    ascertain    all    business    re- 
quired  to   pay (5)  227 

License  Collector  shall  give  a  separate  number  to 

each   vehicle  having (10)  236 

License  Collector  shall  number  vehicles  having (10)  236 

License  Collector's  statement  as  to  value  of,  made  when.  (7)  227 

License  Collector  to  be  charged  with,  by  City  Clerk (2)  226 

liquor,  to  sell,  see  Liquor. 

literary    society,   need   not  have (13)  237 

livery  stable,   for (9(23)  232 

locomobile,   for    (9(10)  230 

lodging  house,  for (9(14)  231 

lung  tester,   for  conducting (9(6)  229 

machine  shop,  for   (9(37)  234 

magicians,  for   (9(4)  229 

maps,  for  vendors  of (9(61)  235 

meats  for  peddling   (9(41)  234 

menagerie,  for  (9(4)  229 

merchant,  for  retail,  having  fixed  place  of  business (8)  228 

merchants,   for   travelling (9(61)  235 

merchant,  for  wholesale,  having  fixed  place  of  business. .  (8)  228 

merry-go-round,   for    (9(7)  229 

microscope,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

milk,  to  sell,  see  Milk. 

mind  reader,   for    (9(62)  236 

mineral  water,  for  manufacturing (9(33)  233 

minstrels,  for  (9(3)  229 

minister  of  the  gospel,  shall  not  pay (9 (62)  236 

misdemeanor   not  to   pay   for (21)  238 

misdemeanor  to  conduct  business  without  procuring. . .  (21)  238 
misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinances  con- 
cerning   (21)  238 

money  for,  not  returned  on  revocation   (18)  237 

moneys  collected  for,  paid  to  treasurer (7)  227 

moneys  for,  charged  to  treasurer,  when (7)  227 

muscle  tester,  for  conducting   (9(6)  229 

necromancers,   for    (9(4)  229 

notes,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

null,    when    (6)  227 

number  on  vehicle  having,  shall  be  permanent (10)  236 

numbers   shall  be  placed  on  vehicle  having,  as  de- 
signated by  License  Collector (10)  236 

oil    wagon,    for    (9(13a)  231 

omnibus,   for    (9(10)  230 

opera  singers,  for    (9(3)  229 

ordained  minister  shall  not  pay (9(62)  236 

ordinances,  shall  not  authorize  violation  of (9(61)  236 

palmist,  for (9(62)  236 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  313 

Xiicense,   (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

packing  fruit,  for (9(21)  232 

panoramic  performances,  for  (9(4)  229 

parade  by  show,  for (9(4)  229 

party,  definition  of,  under  terms  of  (11)  236 

patent  medicines,  for  vendors  of (9(61)  235 

pawn  broker,  for (9(27)  233 

pawn  shop,  for  (9(27)  233 

payable  by  whom,  is (12)  236 

payable  to  whom,  is  (14)  237 

payment  of,  determined  how (15)  237 

peddler,   for,   using   jugglery,   etc (9(61)  235 

peddler,  for,  using  singing  or  dancing,  etc (9(61)  235 

peddler  of  fruits,   for (9(61)  235 

peddler  of   berries,    for (9 (61)  235 

peddler  of  vegetables,   for (9(61)  235 

peddlers,   for    (9(61)  235 

peddlers  must  produce  and  show,  when (17)  237 

peddler's  revoked  for  not  producing,  when (17)  237 

peddling  blocks,   for   (9(54)  234 

peddling  delicatessen,  for (9(52)  234 

peddling  fish,  for (9(57)  235 

peddling,  for  slaughter  house (9(56)  234 

peddling  meats,  for  (9(41)  234 

penalty  for  not  procuring   (12-21)    236-238 

penalty  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (21)  238 

performance,  for  certain,  not  named (9(6)  229 

person,  definition  of,  under  terms  of   (11)  236 

photographer,  "fixed,  permanent  place  of  business  of" 

under,  defined    (9(22)  232 

photographer,   for  itinerant,   determined  how    (9(22)  232 

photographer,  for  peddling  tickets  for  itinerant (9(22)  232 

photographer,  for  soliciting  for  itinerant (9(22)  232 

phonographic  diversion,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

planing  mill,  for (9(36)  234 

plumber's  license,  see  Plumbers. 

pool  tables,  for  conducting (9(11)  230 

preacher  shall   not  pay (9(62)  236 

principal  includes  what  under  terms  of (11)  236 

prize  fight  cannot  have (1)  84 

produce  exchange,  for (9(26)  233 

pro  rata  payment  of  rate  of,  allowed  when (4)  227 

public  scales,  for (9(39)  234 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (21)  238 

quarterly,  if  payable,  taken  out  when (4)  227 

quarterly,  payment  of,  when (15)  237 

railway  ticket  ofiice,  for (9(30)  233 

rate  of,  pro  rata  payment  of,  allowed  when (4)  227 

real  estate  business,  for (9(47)  234 

receipt  for  moneys  for,  duplicate  filed  with  City  Clerk (7)  227 

receipt  for  moneys  for,  issued  when (7)  227 

receipt  given  for,  by  License  Collector,  to  City  Clerk (2)  226 

restaurant,  for  (9(59)  235 

retail  liquor,  for,  see  Liquor. 

returned  to  City  Clerk,  when (7)  227 

revocation  of,  only  after  notice  to  appear (18)  237 

revoked,  may  be,  when (18)  237 

revoked,  peddler's,  may  be,  when (17)  237 


814  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

license,   (Cont.)                                      •                          (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

ring  throwing,  for  conducting (9(6)  229 

rope  dancers,  for (9(4)  229 

sailor,  (ex  union)  need  not  have (16)  23T 

sailors,  for,  shall  not  authorize  sale  of   intoxicating 

liquors (16)  23T 

sailors,  obtained  how (16)  237 

sanitarium,  for    (9(64)  236 

scales,    for    public (9(39)  234 

school  entertainment  need  not  have   (13)  23T 

'    second  hand  goods,  for  dealing  in (9(34)  233 

seer,   for    (9(62)  23G 

separate  acts,  business  shall  have,  not (11)  236 

separate,  must  be  obtained  for  each  branch  of  business.  .(4)  22' 

shooting   gallery,   for    (9(28)  233 

show,    for    (9(4)  229 

show,   for  parade  of (9(4)  22& 

side   show,   for    (9(4)  229 

silver  coin,  for  buying  and  selling (9(2)  229 

singers,  opera  or  concert,   for    (9(3)  229 

skating  rink,   for    (9(51)  234 

slaughter   house,   peddling   for (9(56)  234 

sleight-of-hand  performance,  for (9(4)  229 

soda-pop,  for  manufacturing    (9(33)  234 

soldier,  (ex  union)  need  not  have (16)  237 

soldiers,  for,  shall  not  authorize  sale  of  intoxicating 

liquors (16)  237 

soldiers,   obtained    how (16)  237 

soothsayer,   for    (9(62)  236 

spirit   medium,  for    (9 (62)  236 

spiritualist,  for   (9(62)  236 

stable,    for    (9(23)  232 

stallion,  for  standing (9(8)  229 

statement  for,  as  to  amount  of  business  done,  made 

by    whom    (5)  227 

statement  for,  as  to  business  done,  contents  of (5)  227 

statement  for,  penalty  for  false (5)  227 

statement   of   business    done    required   to    ascertain 

amount   of,    when    (5)  227 

statement  of  License  Collector  as  to  value  of,  issued (7)  227 

stock   exchange,   for    (9(26)  233 

stocks  of   incorporated   companies,   for  buying  and 

selling    (9(2)  229 

subjects   of    Charter,    (27(9)  8 

swimming   tank,   for (9(40)  234 

syphon-soda,   for  manufacturing (9 (33)  233 

tailor  shop,  for (9(29)  233 

tamale   house,    for (9(38)  234 

telegraph   office,   for (9(31)  233 

telephone,   for    (9(20)  232 

theater  where  liquors  are  sold,  shall  not  have (9(3)  229 

theaters,  for  the  business  of  conducting (9(3)  229 

ticket  office,  for  railway (9(30)  233 

tin  number  shall  be  placed  on  vehicle  having (10)  236 

trader's,  for    (8)  228 

trading  stamps,  for  business  of  selling (9(35)  233 

trading  tickets,  for  business  of  selling (9 (35)  233 

trained  animals,  for  show,  for (9(5)  229 


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license,  (Cont)                                                              (Sec.(SuM.)  Page 

treasurer  must  issue  receipt  for  moneys  for (7)  227 

towels,  for  supplying  stores  with (9(48)  234 

turkish  baths,  for   (9(40)  234 

undertaking  parlor,  for   (9(12)  230 

unlawful  act,  shall  not  authorize (9(61)  236 

union  sailors,  (ex),  need  not  have (16)  237 

union  soldiers,  (ex),  need  not  have (16)  237 

unsold,  returned  to  City  Clerk,  when (7)  227 

vegetables,  for  peddlers  of (9(61)  235 

vehicle,  each;  having,  to  have  a  separate  number (10)  236 

vehicle   for  transportation  of   passengers,  for (9(10)  230 

vehicle  having,  must  be  numbered (9(10)  230 

vendors  of  books,  etc.,  for (9(61)  235 

void,  when   (6)  227 

wagon  for  fuel  oil,  for   (9(13a)  231 

wagon  yard,  for   (9(24)  232 

warehouse,   for    (9(17)  232 

warehouse,   storing  of  petroleum,   for (4)  210 

wash-house,  for  (9(13)  230 

water  company,  for (9(18)  232 

wholesale  liquor,  for,  see  Liquor. 

'wholesaler's (8j)  228 

wire  dancers,  for (9(4)  229 

yearly,   payment  of,   when (15)  237 

Lecturing  on  streets,  unlawful (2)  205 

Legal  Holiday,  Saturday  afternoon  is   (2)  129 

Legislative  Powers,  see  Charter. 

Levees,  see  Charter. 

Library  (Charter,  180  to  188)  34-35 

Library  Trustees (Charter  180  to  188)  34-35 

License  Collector,  see  License. 

License  Collector (Charter,  44  to  46)  18-19 

License  Collector,  bond  of,  Twenty  thousand  dollars (1)  84 

License  Collector  issues  license  to  sell  liquor,  see  Liquor. 

Lien,  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Liens,  see  Charter. 

Lime,  throwing,  on  person  or  street,  unlawful (1)  84 

Linemen,    (for   telephone,   etc.,   Co's.) 

misdemeanor  for,  to  use  pole-spurs,  etc (2)  88 

punishment  for,  using  pole-spurs,  etc (2)  88 

use  of  sharp  pointed  devices  on  feet  for  climbing  by, 

unlawful    when    , (1)  87 

use  of  pole-climbers  by,  unlawful,  when   (1)  87 

use  of  pole-spurs  by,  unlawful,  when (1)  87 

Linemen  for  wires,  required  when (1)  239 

Liquids,   inflammable,   storing  of (1)  209 

Liquor,  (intoxicating) 

abetting  breach  of,  ordinance   an  offense (45)  147 

action,  right  of,  for  penalty  for  breach  of,  ordinance 

created  in  City   (43)  146 

actions  for  breach  of,  ordinance,  shall  be  brought  by 

City  Attorney    (43)  146 

arrested,  person  may  be,  if  judgment  for  violation  of, 

ordinance  is  not  paid (44)  147 

associations  may  have  license  to  sell,  when (22)  141 

bona  fide  meal,  definition  of,  which  may  be  sold  with...  (8)  138 

bona  fide  meal,  may  be  sold  with,  when (21)  141 


316  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Liquor  (intoxicating)    (Cont.)                                           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

breach  of,  ordinance,  a  separate  offense  for  each  day... (45)  147 

business  of  retail  dealer  defined (5)  137 

business  of  wholesale  dealer,  defined   (6)  137 

carrying  on  retail,  business,  defined   (5)  137 

carrying  on  wholesale,  business  defined (6)  137 

City  Attorney  shall  bring  actions  for  breach  of,  ordinance  (43)  146 

closing  hours,  taking  out  of,  during,  unlawful (15)  140 

closing  hours  of,  establishment (14)  139 

Club,  (association  or  corporation),  License, 
Application  for, 

acceptance  will  be  subject  to  ordinance  and 

regulations  of  Board,  must  state (22)  142 

board  of  directors  and  manager  of  corpora- 
tion must  state  names  of (27)  143 

Board  of  Trustees,  made  to    (22)  141 

club   members   will   not   violate    City  Ordi- 
nance,  must  state (22)  141 

contents    of    (22)  141 

gambling  will  not  be  permitted,  must  Btate (22)  141 

granting  of,   discretionary    (24)  142 

made,  may  be,  when (22)  141 

manager  and  board  of  directors  of,  must  state 

names    of    (27)  142 

members  or  guests  only  will  be  sold  or  given 

liquor,  must  state (22)  142 

names  of  members,  must  state,  when (22)  142 

president,  etc.,  of  corporation,  may  verify (27)  142 

recommendation,   kind   of,   must   be   accom- 
panied by    (23)  142 

referred,  may  be,  to  Mayor  and  Chief  of  Police.  (24)  142 

remonstrance  may  be  made  against (24)  142 

resolution,   granted   or  denied   by (24)  142 

verified,  must  be  how (22)  141 

guests,    shall    authorize    sale   of   liquor  only   to 

registered  (25-26)  142 

hours  for  sale  of,  under,  shall  not  authorize  sale 

of  liquor  on  Sunday  (25)  142 

members,  shall  authorize  sale  of  liquor  only  to 

registered  (25-26)  142 

rate  of,  $25.00  per  quarter (30)  143 

register  of  guests,  club,  etc.,  licensed  by,  shall  keep. .  (26)  142 
registers  of  guests  and  members,  of  club  licensed 
by,  shall  be  open  to  inspection  of  police  and 

City  Attorney  at  all  time (26)  142 

register  of  members,  club,  etc,  licensed  by,  shall 

keep    (26)  142 

clubs  may  have  license  to  sell,  when (22)  141 

complaint  in  action,  for  breach  of,  ordinance,  veri- 
fied by  any  officer  of  City .TT(43)  146 

conducting  place  for  sale,  etc.,  of,  unlawful,  without 

license    (2)  137 

corporation  may  have  license  to  sell,  when (22)  141 

court,    in   what,   penalty   for   breach    of,    ordinance 

recoverable    (42)  146 

defense,  no,  that  wholesaler's  agent  permitted  drink- 
ing of,  on  premises  (13)  139 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  817 

Liquor  (intoxicating)    (Cont)                                           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
drinking  of,  cannot  permit,  on  premises  of  wholesale, 

dealer    (6-13)    137-139 

doors  to  places  for  sale  of,  to  be  locked  during  clos- 
ing hours    (15)  139 

druggists  may  sell,  on  Sundays  on  prescription  of 
licensed  physician,  or  for  mechanical,  etc.,  pur- 
poses   (14)  139 

Druggist  may  sell  or  give  away, 

alcohol,   and   pure,   for    mechanical,    medicinal, 

etc.,   purposes    (3)  143 

consumed,  not  to  be,  upon  premises  where  sold (31)  143 

drinking  of,  on  premises,  must  not  permit (32)  144 

license,   without    (31)  143 

mechanical  purposes,  for,  without  a  prescription. ..  .(31)  143 

medicinal  purposes,  for,  without  a  prescription (31)  143 

permit,   without,   when (31)  143 

physician,  when  unlawful,  for,  to  fill  prescriptions  of  (31)  144 

prescription,  of  licensed   physician,  upon (31)  143 

prescription  for,  writing,  unlawful,  when (31)  144 

prescription,  upon  written,  signed  and  dated  up- 
on, with  certain  contents  (31)  143 

upon,    filed  in   book   open   to   Inspection   of 

officials (31)  144 

upon,  filed,  must  be  by  druggist (31)  144 

upon,  made  by  other  than  druggist (31)  143 

upon,  of   physician   unless   he   has   violated 

liquor  law   (31)  144 

upon,  refilled,  which  cannot  be (31)  144 

upon,   unless  notice  Is  given  of  physician's 

violation  of  law   (31)  144 

upon,  specifying  kind  of  liquor (31)  144 

scientific  purposes,  for,  without  a  prescription (31)  143 

drunk,  cannot  be  on  premises  of  wholesale  dealer (6-13)    137-139 

employees,  only  may  enter  saloon,  during  certain  hours.  .(15)  140 
entrance  to,  establishment  unlawful  during  certain  hours. (15)  139 
establishing,  conducting,  etc.,  place  for  sale  of,  un- 
lawful   except   under    City   Ordinances (1)  136 

evasion  of,  ordinance,  fraudulent  and  unlawful (41)  146 

execution  on  judgment  for  violation  of,  ordinance (44)  146 

execution,  party  may  be  arrested  If,  is  not  satisfied, 

for  violation  of,  ordinance (44)  146 

family,  may  be  served  in (40)  146 

free  lunch  in,  establishment  forfeits  Ucense (16)  140 

fraudulent,  to  sell  at  retail  with  only  a  wholesale  license.  (13)  139 

guests,  invited,  may  be  served  to,  in  home (40)  146 

homes,  may  be  served  in (40)  146 

hours,  certain,  sale  of,   unlawful (14)  139 

households,    may   be   served   in (40)  146 

jail,  person  arrested  for  violation  of,  ordinance,  shall 

be  confined  in (44)  146 

judgment  for  breach  of,  ordinance,  no  bar  to  action 

for  other  breaches    (45)  147 

judgment  for   penalty   for   violation    of,    ordinance, 

execution  for   (44)  146 

kinds  of,  licenses  specified  (4)  137 

license  for  sale  of,  necessary (2)  137 

license  to  sell,  forfeited  for  serving  free  lunches (16)  140 


318  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Liquor  (intoxicating)   (Cont.)                                          (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
License  to  sell,  furnish,  serve  or  give  away, 
Application  for, 

acted   upon  in   December (36)  145 

action  on  by  Board (11)  138 

assignment   of,   to   be    verified   by   assignor 

and  assignee (39)  146 

assignment  of,  must  state  what (39)  146 

Board  of  Trustees,  must  be  to (9)  138 

certificate   of   good   moral   character  of   ap- 
plicant, or  if  corporation,  of  its  manager 

and  directors,  must  accompany (10)  138 

corporation,  by,  must  show  good  moral  char- 
acter of   directors   and   manager (10)  138 

granted,  shall  not  be  at  meeting  of  Board 

when  made,  except  when (28)  143 

kind  of  license  desired,  must  state (9)  138 

location,  proposed,  must  state  (9)  138 

location,  must  show  suitable (10)  138 

managers,  etc.,  must  show,  to  be  sober  and 

suitable  persons    (10)  138 

name  of  owner,  must  state (9)  138 

name  and  residence  of  applicant,  must  give   (9)  138 

new,   necessary   each   year (36)  145 

ordinances   and   right    of    revocation,   must 

state  that  license  will  be  accepted  subject  to.  (9)  138 

persons  interested,  must  state  names  of (9)  138 

referred  to  Chief  of  Police  and  Mayor  for  in- 
vestigation, may  be (11)  138 

remonstrance  against,  may  be  made (11-28)  138-143 

remonstrance  against,  must  be  heard  and  de- 
termined before  granting   (28)  143 

residence,  occupations  and  place  of  business 

of  signers,  must  give (10)  138 

revoked,  if  former  license,  must  state,  and 

cause  thereof  (9)  138 

signed  must  be  by  10  respectable  residents 
(not  officials)  owning  or  occupying  ad- 
joining property    (10)  138 

time  of  residence,  must  give (9)  138 

verified  by  applicant  or  applicants,  must  be (9)  138 

written,  must  be (9)  138 

assigned,  may  be  after  consent  of  Board (39)  146 

assigned,  may  be  to  bona  fide  purchaser  of  business.  (39)  146 
assigned,  may  be  upon  verified  application  stat- 
ing proposed  transfer  and  facts  required  for 

original  license    (39)  146 

assignee  of,  must  verify  application  for (39)  146 

assignor  of,  must  verify  application  for (39)  146 

branch  place,  separate,  must  be  procured  for (33)  144 

classification  of  (4-17-22)136-141-150 

Clerk  and  License   Collector,  issued  by (11)  138 

Clerk  shall  prepare  and  issue (34)  144 

collection  of,  shall  be  by  License  Collector (34)  144 

drug  stores  not  required  to  have,  for  medicinal, 

mechanical  or  scientific   purposes (7)  137 

forfeited,  may  be  at  any  time  by  Board (35)  144 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  319 

Ijlquor,  (Intoxicating), 

License  to  sell,  furnish,  etc.,  (Cent.)                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
forfeited,   shall  be,  for  serving  or  giving  away 

free  lunch   (16)  140 

form  and  contents  of (34)  144 

fractional  quarter,  paid  for  pro  rata (29)  143 

granted,  can  not  be,  if  Board  revokes  permit (36)  145 

granted,  shall  not  be,  without  permit  of  Board, 
by  resolution,  previously  passed  and  entered 

In  minutes,  naming  kind  of,  and  location  of  place.  (3)  137 
hours  for  sale  authorized  by,  from  6  A.  M.  to  12 

midnight    (14)  139 

issued  by  Clerk  and  License  Collector  upon  order 

of  Board    (11)  138 

issued,  shall  be  by  quarters (35)  145 

Issued,  shall  not  be,  until  payment  made (30)  143 

issued,  shall  not  be,  without  permit  of  Board (36)  145 

License  Collector  and  Clerk,  issued   by (11)  138 

License  Collector,  shall  be  delivered  to,  by  City 

Clerk  (34)  144 

number  of  retail,  shall  not  exceed  49 (37)  145 

number  of  retail,  shall  be  reduced  to  40,  when (37)  145 

payment  for,  shall  be  in  advance (33-35)  144 

Permit  for. 

Board  of  Trustees,  granted  by (11)  138 

cancelled,  may  be  at  any  time  by  Board (35)  144 

denial  of,  discretionary (11)  138 

granted,  may  be  by  six  members  of  Board  at 

meeting  when  application  made (28)  143 

granted,  a  new  one  Is,  each  year (36)  145 

granted,  may  be  in  December (36)  145 

granting    of,    discretionary (11)  138 

issuance  of  in  discretion  of  Board (11)  138 

issued   on  application,   when (11)  138 

kinds  of,  granted   (3)  137 

required (36)  145 

resolution,  granted  by (11)  138 

retail,  authorizes  sale  only  as  prescribed  by 

ordinance (12)  139 

revoked,  may  be,  at  any  time  by  Board (35)  144 

temporary,  may  be  granted  for  transfer  or 

removal    (28)  143 

temporary,  revocable  at  pleasure  of  Board (28)  143 

time  for  which  granted,  January  2nd,  following.  (35)  144 
transfer    or    removal,    temporary,    may   be 

granted  for  (28)  143 

valid  unUl   1st  following (36)  145 

wholesale,  authorizes  sale  only  as  prescribed 

by  ordinance    (13)  139 

wholesale,  does  not  permit  sale  at  retail (13)  139 

permit  of  Board  for,  continues  1  year (35)  144 

permit  for,  what  kinds  will  be  granted   (3)  137 

pharmacists  not  required  to  have,  for  what (7)  137 

quarters,    must   be   for   ending   1st  of   January, 

April,   July   and   October (29)  143 

rate  of  retail,   $200.00   per  quarter (30)  143 

club,    $25.00   per   quarter (30)  143 

restaurant,  Class  A,  $50.00  per  quarter (30)  143 


320  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Liquor,  ( intoxicating) , 

License  to  sell,  furnish,  etc.,   (Cont.) 

rate  of  retail  (Cont.)                                             (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

restaurant,  Class  B,  $100.00  per  quarter (30)  143 

restaurant,   is   in  addition   to   ordinary   res- 
taurant license    (30)  143 

wholesale,  $75.00  per  quarter (30)  143 

repayment  on,  when  revoked  without  notice  shall 

be   made    (35)  145 

retail,  authorizes  sale  only  as  prescribed  by  or- 
dinance     (12)  139 

retail,  authorizes  sale  at  wholesale (12)  139 

retail,  business  authorized  by (5)  137 

retail,  issued  by  way  of  renewal,  in  certain  cases...  (37)  145 

retail,  shall  not  exceed  49  in  number (37)  145 

revocation,  subject  to  without  notice (35)  144 

revocation   of,    without   notice,    pro    rata   repay- 
ment on  application  by  holder (35)  145 

revocation  of  permit,  prevents  issuance  of (36)  145 

revoked,  shall  be,  by  resolution (38)  145 

shall  be,  if  licensee  is  intoxicated,  when (38)  14& 

shall  be,  if  licensee  permits  gambling (38)  145 

shall  be,  if  licensee  sells  to  an  intoxicated 

person (38)  145 

shall  be,  if  licensee  sells  to  minors (38)  145 

shall  be,  if  licensee  violates  liquor  ordinance. ..  (38)  145 

shall  be,  if  licensee  violates  state  law (38)  145 

sale  between  12  midnight  and  6  A.  M.,  not  author- 
ized by  (14)  139 

sale  between  12  midnight  Saturday  and  6  A.  M. 

Monday,   not  authorized  by (14)  139 

Sunday,  sale  on,  not  authorized  by (14)  139 

valid  until  Jan.  1st,  following (36)  145 

wholesale,    authorizes    sale    only    as    prescribed 

by  ordinance    (13)  139 

wholesale  business  authorized  by (6)  137 

wholesale  does  not  authorize  sale  at  retail (13)  139 

wholesale  included  in  retail (12)  139 

locking  of  doors  to  places  for  sale  of,  necessary  dur- 
ing closing  hours (15)  139 

lunch,  free  in,  establishment  forfeits  license (16)  140 

meal,  bona  fide,  defined (8)  138 

meal,  may  be  sold  with,  when (21)  141 

mechanical  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  by  pharmacists. ..  (7)  137 

mechanical  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  on  Sunday (14)  139 

medicinal  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  by  pharmacists (7)  137 

medical  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  on  Sunday (14)  139 

notice    given    by   chief   to     druggists    who     sell,    of 

physicians  who  violate  liquor  ordinance (31)  144 

offense,  each  day  of  breach  of,  ordinance,  is  separate (45)  147 

officers  to  file  complaint  for  breach  of,  ordinance (43)  146 

penalty  for  breach  of,  ordinance,  $40.00  and  costs (42)  146 

penalty  for  breach  of,  ordinance,  recoverable  in  any 

court  of  competent  jurisdiction (42)  146 

permit  for  sale  of,  necessary (2)  137 

permit  for  sale  of,  must  be  granted  by  board (3)  137 

permitting   drinking  of,  on   premises   of   wholesaler 

unlawful     (13)  139 

pharmacists  not  subject  to  license  for  sale  of (7)  137 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  821 

Liquor.   (Intoxicating)    (Cont.)                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
physicians  who  violate,  ordinance  can  not  have  pre- 
scriptions filled  (31)  144 

places  for  sale  of,  to  be  locked  when (15)  139 

place  for  sale  of,  must  be  licensed (2)  137 

police  officers,  duty  of,  to  report  violation  of,  ordinance.  .(43)  146 
prescription  for,  by  physicians  violating  liquor  law 

can  not  be  filled (31)  144 

prescription  of  physician,  authorizes  druggist  to  sell (14)  139 

quantity  of,  1-5  gal.  and  less  may  be  sold  at  retail (5)  137 

quantity  of,  not  less  than  1-5  gal.  can  be  sold  at  wholesale.  (6)  137 

recommendation  necessary  to  obtain,  license (10-23)    138-142 

Restaurant  license. 

Addition  to  ordinary  llcenae,  is  In (30)  143 

Application  for, 

acceptance  of  license,  will  be  subject  to  or- 
dinance and  regulations  of  Board,  must  state.  (18)  140 

applicant  shall  sign  and  verify (18)  140 

Board  of  Trustees,  shall  be  to (17)  140 

City  Clerk,  shall  be  filed  with (18)  140 

Class  A,  shall  state  what (17)  140 

Class  B,  shall  state   what (17)  140 

contents  of  (18)  140 

filed,  shall  be,  with  City  Clerk (18)  140 

granting  of,   discretionary   with   Board (19)  140 

kind  of,  desired,  shall  state (17)  140 

laws,  will  not  evade,  must  state (18)  140 

place  to  be  conducted,  must  state (18)  140 

referred,  may  be,  to  Mayor  and  Chief  of  Police.  .(19)  140 

remonstrance  may   be  made  against (19)  140 

resolution,   granted   or   denied   by (19)  140 

signed  by  applicant,  shall  be (18)  140 

verified  by  applicant,  shall  be (18)  140 

bed,  or  other  object  for  lying,  not  permitted  in 

place    licensed    by (21)  141 

Board,  issued  on  order  of (19)  140 

boarding  house,  covered  by (17)  140 

Class  A,  authorizes  sale  of  malt  liquor  or  wine 

with  regular  meal  (17-20)    140-141 

Class  A,  rate,   $50.00  per  quarter (30)  143 

Class   B,   authorizes   sale  of   wine,   and  liquors, 

with  regular  meal (17-20)    140-141 

Class  B,  rate,  $100.00  per  quarter (30)  143 

contents  of   (18)  140 

hotel,  covered  by (17)  140 

hours  for  sale  under,  from  6  A.  M.  to  12  midnight.  (17-20)    140-141 

license  collector,  and  clerk,  issued  by (19)  140 

meal,   bona  fide,   defined (8)  138 

meals,  regular,  bona  fide,  must  be  served  with 

wines,  etc.,  under  (17-20)    140-141 

partitions  not  allowed  In  places  licensed  under (21)  141 

Permit  for,  issuance  of,  in  discretion  of  Board (19)  140 

Permit  for,  issued  by  Board (19)  140 

room  in  place  licensed  by,  shall  not  have  bed 

or  other  place  for  lying  down (21)  141 

rooms  or  recesses,  private,  must  open  into  main 

dining    room    (21)  141 

Sunday,  shall  not  authorize  sale  of  liquors  on (20)  141 


3:22  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Liquor,   (intoxicating)    (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

restaurant  license  shall  not  authorize  sale  of,  in  room 

■with  sofa,  cot,  divan,  etc (21)  141 

restaurant    license    shall    not   authorize   sale   of,    in 

what  kind  of  room (21)  141 

retail,  business  defined (5)  137 

rooms,  certain,  not  permitted  in  restaurants  where, 

is   sold    (21)  141 

sale  of,  not  permitted  from  12  midnight  to  6  A.  M (14)  139 

scientific  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  by  pharmacists (7)  137 

scientific  purposes,  for,  may  be  sold  on  Sunday (14)  139 

selling,    furnishing,    serving,    etc.,    unlawful   without 

permit   and   license (2)  137 

serving,  in  family  permitted   (40)  146 

Sunday,  sale  of,  on,  unlawful   (14)  139 

violation  of,  ordinance  shall  be   reported  by  police 

officers    (43)  146 

wholesale,  business  defined  (6)  137 

wholesaler,  selling  at  retail  guilty  of  fraud (13)  139 

Liquor  licenses,  how  obtained,  see  Liquor. 

Livery  barn,  storing  hay,  etc.,  in,  unlawful  when (1)  130 

Livery  stable,  keeping  hay  in  unlawful  when (1)  130 

Livery  stable  license    (9(23)  232 

Livery  stables,  unlawful  not  to  keep  clean (30)  95 

Lodging  House  (Keepers,) 

all  who  rent  or  occupy  room  of,  must  register (1)  206 

name  and  place  or  residence,  to  be  entered  in  reg- 
ister of    (1)  206 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  keep  a  register (3)  206 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  require  roomers  to  register (3)  206 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  keep  register  open  to  pub- 
lic, when   (3)  206 

misdemeanor  for,  to  refuse  inspection  of  register,  when..  (3)  206 

provide,  shall,  keep  and  maintain  a  public  register (1)  206 

punishment  of,  for  failure  to  keep  register,  require 
registration,   or   refusing   to    permit    inspection 

of  register (3)  206 

register  of,  open  to  public  at  all  reasonable  hours (2)  206 

register  of,  open  to  inspection    or    investigation    of 
police  officers,  or  peace  officers  of  Fresno,  upon 

demand (1)  206 

registration  to  be  made  on  page  in  register  of,  prop- 
erly dated,  with  reference  to  day,  week,  month 

and  year,  of  the  renting (1)  206 

shall  require  all  lodgers  to  register (1)  206 

Lodging    Rouse    License (9 (14)  231 

Lodging  house,  registers  in (1)  206 

Lodging  house,  construction  of,  see  Building. 

Lots,  vacant,  weeds  on (3)  224 

Lottery  ticket,  bill,  certificate,  device,  or  paper  purport- 
ing to,  or  representing  a  chance,  share,  or  interest  in 
lottery,  etc., 

advertising,   etc.,  of  lists,   etc.,  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

circulating,  etc.,  of  lists,  etc.,  of  unlawful (1)  72 

contriving,  drawing  up,  setting  up,  etc.,  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

copies,  etc.,  of  lists,  etc.,  of  winners,  etc.,  of,  posses- 
sion of,  unlawful (1)  72 

dies  for  making,  unlawful (1)  72 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  323 

Lottery  ticket,  bill,  certificate,  device,  etc.  (Cont.)     (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
getting    ready     for,    or    selling,    or    distributing   of, 

unlawful    (1)  72 

lists,  etc.,  of,  possession  of,  or  making,  etc.,  of,  unlawful.  .(2)  72 
making,  marking,  stamping,  etc.,  lists,  scrolls,  state- 
ments,   etc.,   of,    unlawful (1)  72 

making,  etc.,  or  distributing  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

misdemeanor  to  have  possession,  circulate,  etc.,  of 

tools,  instruments,  etc.,  for  making,  stamping,  etc.,  of.  (2)  73 

misdemeanor  to  have,  own,  etc (2)  73 

misdemeanor  to  make,  sell,  circulate,  etc (2)  73 

played,  or  marked  as,  possession  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

possession  of  any  tool,  stamp,  die,  etc.,  for  making, 

marking,   etc.,   unlawful (1)  72 

possession  of,   unlawful (1)  72 

printing,  writing,  or  getting  ready  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

punch,  tools,  instruments,  etc.,  for  making,  etc.,  of, 

possession  of,   unlawful (1)  72 

punishment  for  making,  circulating,  etc.,  of (2)  73 

punishment  for  having  tools,  etc.,  for  making,  etc.,  of (2)  73 

punishment  for  stamping,  advertising,  etc.,  of   (2)  73 

scrolls,  lists,  statements,  or  memoranda  of,  posses- 
sion   or   making,   etc.,   of,    unlawful (1)  72 

selling,  advertising,  etc.,  of,   unlawful (1)  72 

tools,    etc.,    for   making,    marking   or    stamping   of, 

unlawful (1)  72 

winners  of,  lists,  etc.,  of,  possession,  etc.,  of,  unlawful. .  (1)  72 

Lottery  tickets,  use  of,  unlawful (1)  72 

M 

Machine,  advertising  with,  unlawful  when (4)  67 

Machine  for  gambling,  use  of,  unlawful (1)  65 

Machine  shop  license (9(37)  234 

Machine  with  lewd  or  obscene  pictures,  unlawful (2)  65 

Malt  liquors,  see  Liquor. 

Mains  must  be  laid  by  Water  Company  when (1)  75 

Manure,  depositing,  in  alley,  etc.,  is  misdemeanor (36)  57 

Manure,  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  city (28)  94 

Manure,  rules  as  to  hauling  of (30)  95 

Manure,  unlawful  to  permit  over  one  load  to  accumulate.  .(30)  95 
Map,  see  City  Engineer. 

Map  designating  trees  to  be  planted  on  sidewalk (2)  121 

Map  of  fire  limits  to  be  kept (1)  211 

Map  to  be  filed  by  gas  company (1)  63 

Map  to  be  filed  of  water  mains (1)  63 

Marshall  succeeded  by  Chief  of  Police (1)  64 

Master  Plumber,  see  Plumbers  and  Plumbing  Inspector. 
Masonry,  buildings,  construction  of,  see  Building, 
Materials,  see  Sidewalks. 
Mayor,  see  Charter. 

Mayor,  duties  of,  generally Charter,  (30  to  40)  14-16 

Meal  defined,  see  Liquor, 
Meat  and  Food  Inspector, 

Compensation   of    (1)  122 

in  full  for  horse,  team  hire  and  traveling  expenses. ..  (1)  122 

in  full  for  all  other  services (1)  122 


324  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Meat  and  Food  Inspector, 

Compensation  of   (Cont.)                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

paid  from  general  fund. (1)  122 

payment  of,  manner  of (1)  122 

salary  of   (1)  122 

Meats,  certain  kinds,  can  not  be  sold. (44)  97 

Meats,  decaying,  unlawful  for  merchant  to  »ell (28)  94 

Meats,  inspection  of  (7)  92 

Mechanical  uses,  liquor  for,  may  be  sold  when,  see  Liquor. 
Medicinal  uses,  liquor  for,  may  be  sold  when,  see  Liquor. 

Merchant  license   (8)  228 

Merchant,  unlawful  for,  to  sell  decaying  vegetables (28)  94 

Merry-go-round  license (9(7)  229 

Midwives,  list  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Miles,  limit  of,  per  hour  for  speed  of  motorcycles (2)  216 

Milk, 

adulterated,  sale  of,  unlawful (56)  101 

analyzed,   shall  be (55)  101 

application  for  right  to  sell   (49-51)  98-100 

application  for  right  to  sell,  contents  of (51)  98-101 

bacteria  in,  number  of  allowed (56)  101 

Bacteriologist  shall  make  tests  of,  when (55)  101 

Board  of  Health,  rules  of,  for  tests  of  (55)  101 

Board  of  Health,  rules  of,  relating  to (51)  98-100 

certificate  of,  Inspector,  contents  of (50)  98 

certificate,  sale  of,  without,  misdemeanor (59)  101 

condemned  cow,  must  not  be  sold  from (53)  101 

contents  of,  required  as  to  solids  (54)  101 

cows,  from  diseased  or  injured,  shall  not  be  sold (58)  101 

cow,  must  not  be  sold  from  condemned (53)  100 

cows,  number  of,  constitute  dairy (48)  98 

cows,  of  which  sold,   must  be  inspected (48)  98 

cows,  permit  of  Health  Board  required  for  keeping (48)  98 

cows  with  diseased  cows,  from,  shall  not  be  sold (58)  101 

dairy,  definition  of (48)  98 

dairy  shall  not  be  maintained  in  City (48)  98 

disease,  when  contagious,  in  family  of  one  selling, 

milk  shall  not  be  sold (57)  101 

disease,  from  cow  having,  shall  not  be  sold (58)  101 

foods,  from  cows  fed  certain,  shall  not  be  sold (54)  101 

fresh,  only,   shall   be  sold (44-54)  98-101 

Health  offices  shall  be  Inspector  of   (7)  90 

Inspected,  shall  be    (55)  101 

Inspector  of.  Health  Officer  shall  be (7)  90 

license  for  sale  of,  by  Health  Board (51)  98 

license  for  sale  of,  when  revoked (51)  100 

misdemeanor  to  sell,  from  cow  not  inspected (50)  98 

misdemeanor  to  sell,  without  certificate (59)  101 

misdemeanor,  violation  of  ordinances  relating  to,  is...  (137)  115 

ordinances  relating  to,  misdemeanor  to  violate (137)  115 

penalty  for  violating  ordinances  relating  to (137)  115 

permit  of  Health  Board  for  keeping,  cows (48)  98 

punishment  for  violating  ordinances  relating  to (137)  115 

reduced,  sale  of,  unlawful    (56)  101 

rules  and  regulations  of  Health  Board  relating  to (51)  98 

sale  of,  unlawful  without  Inspector's  certificate (50-59)  98-101 

sale  of,  without  certificate,  misdemeanor (59)  101 

skimmed,  must  be  labeled  how (53)  100 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  325 

Milk,  (Cont.)                                                                    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

specific  gravity  of,  required (54)  101 

Bwill,  must  not  be  sold (54)  laj 

tests  of (55)  101 

tickets  once  used  must  be  destroyed (57)  101 

unwholesome,  shall  not  be  sold (44)  97 

vender  of,  must  comply  with  rules  of  Health  Board... (51)  98 

vender  of,  must  have  name  and  place  on  delivery  wagon.  (52)  100 

vender  of,  shall  have  license (51)  98 

violation  of  ordinances  relating  to.  Is  misdemeanor (137)  115 

watered,  sale  of,  unlawful   (56)  101 

Minors,  see  Misdemeanor. 

alleys,  in,  during  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  131 

allowed  on  streets,  not,  between  8  P.  M.  and  5  A.  M.,  when.(l)  131 

allowed  on  streets,  not,  between  9  P.  M.  and  5  A.  M.,  when.(l)  132 

avenue,  on,  during  certain  hours,  unlawful (2)  132 

guardian  shall  not  permit,  upon  street,  when (2)  132 

humane    officers    allowed    to    arrest,    when (4)  132 

humane  officers  have  power  of  policemen  with  regard  to.  .(4)  132 

loitering  of,  unlawful  when (1)  131 

misdemeanor  for,  to  stroll,  when (5)  132 

misdemeanor,   to  be  on   street,  etc.,   when (5)  132 

misdemeanor  for  parent  to  permit,  to  stroll  when (5)  132 

misdemeanor,  certain  acts  of  policeman  are (5)  132 

misdemeanor,  certain  acts   of   parent,   etc.,   are (5)  132 

parent,  etc.,  of,  to  appear  in  police  court  when (3)  132 

parent  shall  not  permit,  upon  street,  when (2)  132 

policemen    to    arrest,    when (3)  132 

policemen  to  send,  home,  when (3)  132 

policemen  shall  notify  parent  or  guardian  of,  when (3)  132 

policemen  shall  notify  parent,  etc.,  of,  to  attend  po- 
lice  court    (3)  132 

public  places,  in,  during  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  131 

punishment  for,  unlawfully  strolling,  what (5)  132 

punishment  for,  violating  curfew  law,  what (5)  132 

streets,  on,  during  certain  hours,  unlawful  ...(1)  131 

strolling  of,  unlawful  when (1)  131 

wandering  of,  unlawful  when (1)  131 

Misdemeanor, 

See  Board  of  Health;  Building;  Cemetery;  Charter; 
Debris  from  Fire;  Disease;  Electric  Wires;  Ex- 
plosive; Fire  Department;  Flagmen;  Fowls; 
Gambling;  Hay;  Liquor;  Milk;  Plumbing; 
Plumbing  Inspector;   Sewer;   Travel  and  Traffic. 

advertising  by  electric,  etc.,  signs  is,  when (1)  79 

advertising  by  certain  obstructions  is (1-2-3)  78 

advertising,  certain  kinds  of,  is 67-68 

alley,   building  fire   In,  is (24)  55 

alley,   erecting  billboard   in,   is,   when (43)  58 

alley,  exhibiting,  bull,  stallion  or  jackass  in,  is (44)  58 

alley,  depositing  trash  in,  is (24)  55 

alley,  keeping  hole  or  other  obstruction  in,  is,  when.. (41)  58 

alley,   running   water  on,   is (40)  58 

alley,  to  lease (3)  131 

animal,  leaving,  on  streets  unhitched  is,  when (32)  56 

animal,   hitching,   to   hydrant,   is (27)  56 

animal,  keeping  number  of,  is (23)  55 


326  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Misdemeanor,  (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
animal,  killing  of  destructive,  upon  one's  premises 

is  not   (12)  53 

animal,  leaving,  on  streets  hitched  to  20-lb.  weight 

is  not (32)  56 

animal,  leaving,  on  streets  unattended  is,  when (32)  56 

animal,  leaving,  on  streets  untitched  is,  when (32)  56 

animal,  obstructing  sidewalk  with,  is  (17)  54 

animal,  obstructing  street  crossing  with,  is (17)  58 

animal,  picketing,  on  sidewalk  or  street,  is (28)  56 

animal;  slaughter  of,  in  City,  is (32)  55 

animal,  to  bring  infected,  into  City (37)  97 

animal,  to  bury,  in  city (28-38)  94-97 

animal,  to  hitch  or  leave,  within  forty  feet  of  certain 

corners  (2)  238 

animal,  to  permit,  on  street  when (2)  79 

annoying  of  pedestrians,  etc.,  is (13)  54 

ashes,  putting,  in  wooden  vessel,  is  (24)  55 

ashes,  putting,  on  floor  of  building,  is (24)  55 

ashes,  putting,  within  10  feet  of  wood,  is (24)  55 

assault,  is   (5)  52 

assignation,  keeping  house  of,  is (6-7)  53 

auction,  selling  on  streets  by,  without  permit,  Is (61)  60 

awning  posts,  mutilation  of,  is (20)  58 

barbed  wire,  fencing  with,  is (68)  61 

barbershop,  to  violate  ordinance  concerning (47)  97-98 

basket,  carrying  of,  on  back  on  poles  on  sidewalk  is, 

when    (34)  56 

beggar,  soliciting  by,  is,  when (11)  53 

bell  on  street  car,  not  to  ring (1)  81 

benches  in  park,  injuring  of,  is (35)  57 

bicycle,  riding,  at  immoderate  rate  of  speed  is (33)  56 

bicycle,  riding,  at  night  without  light  is (33)  56 

bicycle,  etc.,  riding,  in   parks  is (33)  56 

bicycle,  etc.,  riding,  etc.,  on  sidewalk  is (33)  56 

bicycle,  riding,  without  sounding  bell  or  gong  at  cross 

street  is  (33)  56 

bill  boards  erecting  without  permission  of  Mayor,  is (43)  58 

bills,  mutilation   of,   is (20)  54 

bills,  posting  of,  is  when (20)  54 

bombs,   discharging,   is,   when (12)  53 

bread  and  water  only  food  for  one  convicted  of,  when..  (4)  52 

building,  each  day  of  construction  of,  is,  when (60)  60 

building  in  park,  injuring  of,   is (35)  57 

building  materials,   when  obstruction  of   street  and 

sidewalk  with,  is  not (21)  55 

buildings,  interfering  with  removal  of,  is,  when (62)  60 

buildings,  to  construct  certain,  in  fire  limits (2)  212 

bull,   exhibiting,   in   public,   is (44)  58 

bulletin  board,  mutilation  of,  is (20)  54 

bus  driver,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when (19)  54 

business,  engaging  in,  without  license  is,  when (63)  60 

cannon  crackers,  discharging  of,  is (12)  53 

car,  boarding  railroad,  by  minor  under  16,  is (48)  58 

cards,  etc.,  to  exhibit  in  barricaded  house,  etc (2)  129 

car,  propelling,  more  than  6  miles  per  hour,  is (16)  54 

carrying   instrument  for  throwing  missiles  is (9)  53 

catch  words  not  part  of  ordinances  on (64)  60 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  327 

Mlideni^anor,  (Cont.)                                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

cellar,  to  permit,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

cesspool,  maintaining  offensive  or  unheal tMul,  is (23)  55 

chain  gang  established  for  those  committing (3)  52 

chairs  in  park,  injuring  of,  is (35)  57 

Chief   of   Police,   fireworks   discharge   under   permit 

of,    is    not    (12)  53 

Chief  of  Police  to  have  charge  of  chain  gang  for (3)  52 

children,  for,  to  be  on  streets,  etc.,  when (1-2)  131 

cigarettes,  for  one  under  16  to  smoke (45)  97 

cigarettes,  to  sell,  to  one  under  16 (45)  97 

circus,  conducting  without  a  license  is (63)  60 

City  Electrician,  to  interfere  with  duties  of (8)  87 

City  Engineer,  destroying,  etc.,  notice  or  monument 

erected   by,  is (42)  58 

concealed   weapon,  carrying,   without  permit  is (8)  53 

conduct,  certain  kind,  is   (5-6)  52-53 

conduit,  depositing  rubbish  in,  so  as  to  interfere  with 

flow  of  water,  is (23)  55 

confetti,  etc.,  to  throw (2)  84 

crossings  of  street,  obstructing,  is (17)  54 

crowd,  failure  to  disperse,  is,  when (13)  54 

culvert,  removing  or  undermining,   is (36)  57 

dance  hall,  to  maintain  public (1)  190 

definition  of  junk  shop  within  meaning  of (50)  59 

definition  of  nuisance  punishable  as (22)  55 

depot  platform,  soliciting  on,  is,  when (19)  54 

diet  of  one  convicted  of,  on  refusal  to  la.bor (4)  52 

disorderly  house,  keeping  is (7)  53 

disperse  crowds,  failure   to,  is,  when (13)  54 

disturbing  peace,  is (5-6)  52-53 

ditch,  to   maintain,   when (2)  224 

drain,  permitting  water  from,   to  run  on  or  injure 

street,  etc.,  or  impede  travel,  is (40)  58 

drain,  to  permit,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

drainage,  maintaining  offensive  or  unhealthful,  is (23)  55 

driving  at  immoderate  rate  is (15)  54 

driving,  dangerous,  is (15)  54 

drunk,   being,   is (5)  52 

dynamite  exploding,  is,  when (12)  56 

electrical  wiring,  to  alter  or  install,  when (8-1)      87-226 

enticing  into  house  of  ill-fame,  etc.,  is (6)  53 

excavations,  failure  to  maintain  barriers  on,  is,  when..  (38)  57 

excavations,  failure  to  maintain  lights  on,  is,  when (38)  57 

excavations  in  street,  etc.,  neglect  to  refill,  is,  when (37)  57 

excavations,  to  make,  when (1)  220 

exhibiting  bull,  stallion  or  jackass  in  public,  is (44)  58 

expectorating  on  sidewalk,   in  street  car,  or  build- 
ing, is,   when (71)  61 

exposure,  indecent,  is (5)  52 

expressmen,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when.. (19)  54 

female,  permittting,  in  saloon,  is (70)  61 

female,  persuading  or  assisting  to  visit  disorderly  or 

assignation    house,    is (6-7)  53 

fence,    injuring,    is (10)  58 

fencing  with  barbed  wire,  is (68)  61 

fighting  is (5)  52 

filth,  carrying,  on  sidewalk,  is,  when (34)  56 


328  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Misdemeanor,  (Cont.)                                                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

filth,  sweeping  or  throwing,  on  sidewalk  or  street,  is... (67)  61 

fine,  may  be  punished  by (2)  52 

firearms,  carrying  of,  is,  when (8)  53 

firearms,  sale  of,  by  junk  shop  to  minor,  is (53)  59 

firearms,   discharge  of,   is,   when (12)  53 

fire  alarm,  giving  false,  is (14)  54 

fire  alarm,  permitting  water  to  run  after,  is (29)  56 

firecrackers,  exploding,  is,  when (12)  53 

fire,  building  in  street  or  alley,  is  (24)  55 

fire  hose,  driving  over,  is,  when (30)  56 

fireman's  badge,  wearing  of,  is,  when (57)  59 

fireworks,  discharging  of  all  kinds  of,  is (12)  53 

fruit  trees,  sale  of  infected,  is (55)  59 

fruits,  sale  of  infected,  is,  when (55)  59 

gamble,  to,  see  Gambling. 

garbage,  carrying  of,  on  sidewalk  is,  when (34)  56 

garbage,  etc.,  on  street,  failure  to  remove,  is,  when (67)  61 

garbage  wagon,  on  streets  without  permit,  is,  when (66)  60 

garbage,  sweeping  or  throwing,  on  sidewalk  or  street  is. .  (67)  61 

gate,  yard,  permitting,  to  obstruct  sidewalk,  is (18)  54 

grass  plat,  injuring  of,  is (35)  57 

guide,  street,  defacing,  etc.,  is (35)  57 

hackmen,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when (19)  54 

hats,  women  wearing,  in  theater,  is (72)  61 

hay  in  fire  limits,  to  store,  when «. . .  (2-3)  130 

hay  wagons,  standing,  on  streets,  is,  when (39)  57 

hitching  post,  breaking  or  injuring,  is (31)  56 

hog  pen,  to  maintain (28)  94 

hogs,  keeping,  number  of,  is (23)  55 

holes,   etc.,    keeping   of,   in    streets,   alleys   or   side- 
walks is,  when (41)  58 

horses,  frightening  of,  is (13)  54 

hose,  driving  over,  is,  when (30)  56 

hotel  runner,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is (19)  58 

house,  assignation,  keeping,  is (7)  53 

house,   disorderly  or  assignation,   persuading  or  as- 
sisting female  to   visit,   is (7)  53 

house,   disorderly,  is (7)  53 

house  moving,  interfering  with  ropes,  etc.,  used  in, 

is,   when    (62)  60 

house  not  connected  with  sewer,  to  rent (28)  97 

house,   not   to   number,   when (14)  77 

house   number,   defacing,   etc.,   is (14-35)  97-57 

house  of  ill  fame,  keeping,  is,  when  (6)  53 

house,  unoccupied,  damaging,  is (10)  53 

house,  unoccupied,  injuring  contents  of,  is (10)  53 

hydrant,  hitching  animal   to,   is (27)  56 

ill-fame,  house  of,  persuading  or  assisting  female  to 

visit,   is    (7)  53 

ill-fame,  keeping  house   of,   is,   when (6-7)  53 

Imprisonment,   may   be   punished   by (2)  52 

improvements,  injuring,   is (10)  53 

indecent  exposure  of  person  is (5)  52 

infected  fruits,  sale  of,  is,  when (55)  59 

Infected  vegetables,  sale  of,  is,  when (55)  59 

Injury,  committing,  by  throwing  missiles  is (9)  53 

injuring  persons  on  streets  is (13)  54 


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Mlademeanor,  (Cont)                                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

instrument   for   throwing   missiles,   carrying,   is (9)  53 

jackass,   exhibiting,  in  public,  is (44)  58 

Jobbers  wagons,  standing,  on  streets,  is,  when (39)  57 

judgment  for,  may  be  in  alternative (2)  52 

junk  shop,  buying  from  minor  by,  Is (52)  59 

junk  shop  defined  within  meaning  of (50)  59 

junk  shop,  failure  to  keep  complete  register  of  sales 

and  purchases,  is (51)  59 

junk  shop,  selling,  etc.,  firearms,  to  minor.  Is,  when (53)  59 

jurisdiction  of   (Charter,  Sec.  62)  22 

keeping  disorderly  or  assignation  house  Is (7)  53 

labor,  refusal  to,  by  one  convicted  of,  Is (4)  52 

lamp  post,  Injuring  of.  Is (35)  57 

language,  use  of,  creating  breach  of  peace.  Is (6)  53 

language,  uttering  bawdy  and  lewd.  Is,  when (6)  53 

laundry,   carrying  on,   Is,   when (49)  58 

license,  engaging  in  business  without,  is,  when (63)  60 

license   ordinance,    to   violate (4)  227 

light,  street,  extinguishing,  at  night.  Is (35)  57 

liquor,  to  sell,   furnish,   serve,  or  give  away  intox- 
icating, when,  see  Liquor. 

lodging  house  register,  not  to  keep (3)  206 

lottery  tickets,  to  have,  or  any  article  pertaining  to (1)  72 

mains,  not  to  lay,  when (1)  75 

manure    In    alley,    depositing,    Is (36)  57 

marginal  notes,  not  part  of  ordinance  on (64)  60 

materials  for  street,  etc.,  work,  carrying  away,  is  (36)  57 

meat  of  animal  under  4  weeks  old,  to  sell (44)  97 

merchandise,  when  obstruction  of  sidewalk  with,  is  not.  (21)  55 

minor,  Junk  shop,  buying  from,  Is (52)  59 

minor,  permitting  to  be  present  at  game  of  cards, 

billiards,  etc.,  Is (69)  61 

minor  loitering  on  public  streets,  etc.,  is,  when (45)  58 

minor,  permitting  to  play  billiards,  etc.,  Is (69)  61 

minor,  playing  billiards,  etc.,  by,  is (69)  61 

minor  under  16,  boarding  railroad  cars  by,  is (48)  58 

minor  under  14,  visiting  saloon  by,  is (45)  58 

minor  under  14,  visiting  improper  resort  by,  is (45)  58 

minor  under  16,  furnishing  smoking  materials  to,  is (47)  58 

minor,  under  16,  permitting  in  saloon  is,  when (46)  58 

minor  under  16,  smoking  in  public  by,  is (47)  58 

monument  erected  by  City  Engineer  or  Street  Super- 
intendent,  destroying,    etc.,    Is (42)  58 

moving  picture  show,  to  construct,  etc.,  when (1)  226 

musical  instruments  in  saloon,  to  play (2)  65 

nigger  chasers,  discharging  of,  is (12)  54 

notice  erected  by  City  Engineer  or  Street  Superin- 
tendent, destroying,  etc.,  is (42)  58 

nuisance,   commission  of,  is (22-23)  55 

nuisance,  committing,  is   (5)  52 

nuisance,  committing,  in  unoccupied  house,  is (10)  53 

nuisance   punishable   as,   definition  of (22)  55 

nuisance,  to  maintain (22-27)  55-94 

obscene  picture,  to  exhibit,  in  saloon (2)  65 

obstruction  of  streets,  alleys  or  sidewalks  is,  when (41)  58 

obstruction  of  street,  etc.,  each  day  of,  separate (21)  55 

obstruction  on  street,  failure  to  remove,  is,  when (59)  60 


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Misdemeanor,  (Cont.)                                                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

obstructing  street  witli  car,  wagon,  etc.,  is (17)  54 

odor,  offensive,  permitting,  on  premises,  is (23)  55 

ordinance,  violation  of  any,  is ...(1)  52 

outhouse,  injuring  contents  of,  is (10)  53 

park,  injuring  of  houses,  flowers,  etc.,  in,  is (35)  57 

park,   injuring,   is (35)  57 

park,  riding  bicycle,  etc.,  in,  is (33)  56 

paving,  to  accept  pay  for  private,  when (6)  124 

paving,   to   do   private,   without   permit (6)  124 

pawnbroker  selling,  etc.,  firearms,  to  minors,  is,  when...  (53)  59 

peace  oflicer,  carrying  concealed  weapon  by,  is  not (8)  53 

peddlers,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when (19)  54 

penalty  for,  where  none  is  prescribed (1)  52 

permit,   fireworks    discharged   under,    is   not (12)  53 

permit  of  Mayor,  carrying  concealed  weapon  without,  is..  (8)  53 

pimp,  plying  trade  of,  is (6)  53 

pipes,  not  to  lay,  when   (1)  75 

pipes,  to  extend  gas  and  water,  when (2)  63 

pipe,  water,  permitting  water  from,  to  run  and  in- 
jure street,  etc.,  or  impede  travel,  is (40)  58 

pistol,  carrying,  without  permit,  is (8)  53 

pole-spurs,  to  use,  in  climbing  building (2)  88 

pool-tickets,  to  have  own,   sell  or  buy (1)  74 

porter,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when (19)  54 

post,  hitching,  breaking  or  injuring  is (31)  56 

pound   keeper,   to   interfere   with (16)  72 

powder,  discharging  of  giant,  is (12)  53 

prisoners  convicted  of,  fed  on  bread  and  water  when (4)  52 

privy,  permitting  odor  from,  is (23)  55 

privy,    to    deposit   certain    substances    in (35)  96 

public  way,  when  obstruction  of,  is (21)  54 

railroad  car,  propelling,  more  than  6  miles  per  hour,  is.. (16)  54 

refusal  to  labor,  by  one  convicted  of,  is (4)  52 

refuse,  depositing,  in  street  or  alley,  is (24)  55 

register,  failure  of  junk  shop  keeper  to  keep,  is (51)  59 

rubbish,  carrying  of,  on  sidewalk  is,  when (34)  56 

rubbish,  depositing,  on  premises  of  another  is (23)  55 

rubbish,  etc.,  depositing,  in  street,  etc.,  is (36)  57 

rubbish,   sweeping  or   throwing,   on   to   sidewalk  or 

street  is  (67)  61 

runners,  soliciting  by,  on  depot  platform  is,  when (19)  54 

rules  of  railroad,   violation  of,   is,   when (19)  54 

safety  gates,  not  to  keep,  and  operator  therefor,  at 

certain  crossings  (1)  116 

saloon,  permitting  female  in,  is (70)  61 

saloon,  permitting  minor  under  16  in,  is,  when (46)  58 

sawdust,   failure  to   securely   store,  is,  when (26)  56 

scavenger,  to  employ  unlicensed (35)  96 

second  hand  goods,  for  dealer  in,  not  to  keep  register, 

and  submit  to  inspection (2)  209 

second  hand  goods,  to  deal  in,  when (1)  209 

separate,  each  day  of  continuance  of,  is (60)  6& 

sewer,  not  to  connect  with,   when (28)  94 

sewer,  to  deposit  certain  substances  in (1-2-3)    207-208 

sewer,  to  permit,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

shavings,  failure  to  securely  store,  is,  when (26)  56 

shooting  gallery,  discharging  firearms  in,  is  not (12)  53 


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Misdemeanor,  (Cont.)                                                         (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

shrubbery,  sale  of  infected,  is (55)  59 

shouting  false  fire  alarm  is (14)  54 

sidewalk,  keeping  hole  or  other  obstruction  in,  is,  when.  .(41)  58 

sidewallc,  obstructing  with  animal,  is (17)  54 

sidewalk,  permitting  yard  gate  to  open  and  obstruct,  is.  (18)  54 

sidewalk,  picketing  animal  on,  is (28)  56 

sidewalk,  riding  bicycles,  etc.,  on,  is (33)  56 

sidewalk,   running  water  on,  is (40)  58 

sidewalk,   to  lease (3)  131 

sidewalk,  washing  of,  excepting  on  Friday  is,  when (67)  61 

sidewalk,  when  obstruction  of,  is (21)  54 

signs,   mutilation  of,   is (20)  54 

signs  over  streets,  to  erect,  when (1)  80 

slaughter  house,  keeping,  in  city  is (23)  55 

sling  shot,  carrying,  is (9)  53 

sleeping  in  park  is (35)  57 

slough,  depositing  rubbish  In,  so  as  to  interfere  with 

flow  of  water  is (23)  55 

smoking  in  public  by  minor  under  16  is (47)  58 

smoking  materials,  furnishing  to  minor  under  16,  is (47)  58 

soliciting  on  depot  platform  is (19)  54 

speed,  driving  beyond  moderate  rate  of,  is (15)  54 

speed  limit,  to  exceed,  with  car (3-5)  207 

speed  limit,  to  exceed  with  motorcycle (2)  216 

speed  limit,  to  exceed,  with  street  car (1-2)  207 

spitting  on  floor  of  building,  is (71)  61 

spitting  on  floor  of  street  car,  is (71)  61 

spitting  on  sidewalk,  is (71)  61 

stable,  permitting  odor  from,  is (23)  55 

stallion,  exhibiting,  in  public,  is (44)  58 

street,  building  fire  in,  is (24)  55 

street  car,  obstructing  street  crossing  with,  Is (17)  54 

street  car,  to  stop,  in  certain  places (4)  207 

street,   depositing  refuse   in,   is (24)  55 

street,  digging  up  or  undermining,  is   (37)  57 

street,  erecting  bill  board  in,  is,  when (43)  58 

street,  exhibiting,  bull,  stallion,  or  jackass  in,  Is   (44)  58 

street  guide  or  sign,  defacing,  is (35)  57 

street,  keeping  holes  or  other  obstruction  in,  is,  when... (41)  58 

street  light,  extinguishing,  at  night,  is (35)  57 

street,  neglect  in  refilling  excavations  in,  Is,  when (37)  58 

street,  obstructing,  with  car,  etc.,  is (17)  54 

street,  picketing  animal  on,  is (28)  56 

street,   running  water  on,  is (40)  58 

street,   to  lease (3)  131 

street,  to  obstruct,  with  car (2)  147 

street,  to  speak  on,  when (2)  205 

street,  when  obstruction  of,  is (21)  54 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  destroying,  etc.,  notice  of 

monument  erected  by,   is (42)  58 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  have  charge  of  chain 

gang  for    (3)  52 

sweeping  sidewalk,  stairway,  street,  during  certain 

hours    is    (1)  126 

tobacco,  etc.,  furnishing,  to  minor  under  16  is (47)  58 

tobacco,  etc.,  smoking,  in  public  by  minor  under  16  is.. (47)  58 

torpedoes,  exploding,  is,  when (12)  53 


332  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Misdemeanor,  (Cont.)                                                        (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
towers,  not  to  keep,  and  operators  therefor  at  cer- 
tain  crossings    (1-3)  116 

theater,  women  wearing  hats  in,  is. (72)  61 

train,  boarding,  by  minor  under  16  is (48)  58 

trees,  to  plant  certain,  on  sidewalk (2)  121 

trees,  to  remove  certain,  from  sidewalk (2)  121 

tramp,  soliciting  by,   is (11)  53 

traveller,  carrying  concealed  weapon  by,  Is  not (8)  53 

trees,  injuring  of,  is (35)  57 

vegetables,  sale  of  infected,  is,  when  (55)  59 

vehicle,  to  stand  or  leave,  within  forty  feet  of  cer- 
tain   corners    (2)  238 

violation  of  any  ordinance  is (1)  52 

wagon  for  swill,  garbage,  etc.,  on  streets  is,  when (66)  60 

wagon,  obstructing  street  crossing  with,  is (17)  54 

wagons,  standing,  on  streets,  is,  when (39)  57 

water  company,  not  to  lay  pipes,  etc.,  when (1)  75 

water  company,  to  make  extensions  or  alterations,  when. .  (1)  63 

water,  permitting,  to  run  after  fire  alarm,  is (29)  56 

washhouse,  carrying  on,  is,  when (49)  58 

water,  preventing  flow  of,  in  slough  or  conduit  by  de- 
positing rubbish   in   is (23)  55 

water,  running  on  street  or  sidewalk,  is (40)  58 

weapon,  concealed,  carrying  without  permit,   is (8)  53 

windows,  etc.,  of  unoccupied  house,  breaking,  is (10)  53 

windows,  washing  of,  excepting  on  Friday,  is,  when (67)  61 

wire,  across  street,  failure  to  remove,  is,  when (58)  59 

wire,   maintaining,    across   street   is,    when (58)  59 

women   wearing  hats   in   theater  is (72)  61 

wood  or  coal  wagons  on  streets,  is,  when (39)  57 

Moving  Picture  Show, 

apparatus  for,  to  be  approved  by  City  Electrician (1)  226 

boooth  for,  how  constructed    (1)  226 

booth  for,  to  be  approved  by  City  Electrician (1)  226 

City  Electrician,  must  be  approved  by (1)  226 

construction  of,   what   deemed   sufficient    (1)  226 

electric  wires  for,  to  be  approved  by  City  Electrician. .  (1)  226 

fire,  danger  from,  to  be  constructed  to  prevent (1)  226 

machinery  for,  to  be  approved  by  City  Electrician (1)  226 

misdemeanor  to   construct  or  operate,  when (2)  226 

operated,  shall  not  be,  unless  approved  by  City  Electrician.  (1)  226 
plans  and  specifications  for,  to  be  approved  by  City 

Electrician    (1)  226 

plans  and  specifications  for  what  required (1)  226 

punishment  for  constructing  and  operating  unlawfully.  .(2)  226 

Mixed  liquors,  see  Liquor. 

Morgue  (27(11)  9 

Motorcycle, 

eight  and  sixteen  mile  districts  outlined  for (2)  216 

eight  miles  per  hour,  limit  of  speed  for,  in  business 

districts    (2)  216 

exhaust  in,  must  be  muffled   (1)  216 

leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain  corners  unlawful. .  (1)  238 

misdemeanor  for  exceeding  speed  limit  on (3)  216 

misdemeanor  not  to  keep  muffler  on (3)  216 

punishment   for  exceeding   speed   limit  on (3)  216 

punishment   for   not  muflaing   exhaust  on (3)  216 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  333 

Motorcycle,  (Cont.)                                                           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
sixteen  miles  per  hour,  limit  of  speed  for,  in  resi- 
dence  section  of   town (2)  216 

Motorman  to  ring  bell  on  street  car (1)  81 

Motor  (vehicle),  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Mule,  hitching  or  leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain 

corners,    unlawful    (1)  238 

Municipal  Election  Precinct, 

Belmont  School  election  precinct  bounded (4)  204 

Board  may  consolidate,  for  municipal  elections  by 

publishing  notices   thereof (3)  204 

City  of  Fresno  divided  into   (1)  201 

designated  by  reference  to  number  thereof (3)  204 

East  Fresno  School  election  precinct  bounded (4)  204 

Fresno   School   District   divided   into (1)  201 

Hedges   School  election  precinct  bounded (4)  204 

No.     1,  bounded (2)  201 

No.     2,  bounded ..(2)  201 

No.     3,  bounded (2)  201 

No.     4,  bounded (2)  201 

No.     5,  bounded (2)  202 

No.     6,  bounded (2)  202 

No.     7,  bounded (2)  202 

No.     8,  bounded (2)  202 

No.     9,  bounded (2)  202 

No.   10,  bounded (2)  202 

No.  11,  bounded (2)  202 

No.  12,  bounded (2)  202 

No.  13,  bounded (2)  202 

No.  14,  bounded (2)  203 

No.   15,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  16,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  17,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  18,   bounded (2)  203 

No.  19,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  20,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  21,  bounded (2)  203 

No.  22,  bounded ..(2)  203 

No.  23,  bounded (2)  204 

No.  24,  bounded (2)  204 

No.  25,  bounded (2)  204 

Musical  Instruments, 

misdemeanor,    playing   of,    when (2)  217 

playing,  manner  of,  unlawful (1)  217 

playing  of,  outside  of  entrance,  unlawful (1)  -217 

playing  of,  to  annoy  or  attract  attention,  unlawful (1)  217 

playing  of,  unlawful  when (1)  64 

punishment  for  playing  of (2)  217 

Music   box,   playing  of,   unlawful   when (1)  217 


Names  of  certain  avenue  changed,  see  Streets. 
Names  of  certain  streets  changed,  see  Streets. 

Naptha,  storing  and  selling  of,  unlawful  when (1  to  9)  209 

Noises,  advertising  with,  unlawful (2)  67 


334  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Notice  of  accepting  private  paving,  etc.,  see  Paving  or 

Improving,  etc. 
Nuisance,    see    Charter;    Bicycle    Racks;    Debris    from 
Fire;   Misdemeanor;   Plumbing  Inspector. 

abated,  may  be,  by  Chief  of  Police  when (22)  55 

abated,  may  be,  by  Mayor  when (22)  55 

abated,  may  be,  on  order  of  Board  of  Trustees (22)  55 

abated,  shall  be,  at  expense  of  party  maintaining (22)  55 

abatement  of,  at  owner's  expense (27,  69,  70)     94,  103-104 

abatement  of,  by  Plumbing  Inspector (69,   70)    103-104 

costs  of  abatement  of,  recoverable  how (69,  70)    103-104 

definition   of    (22-27)  55-94 

enumeration    of    (27)  94 

maintaining  is  a  misdemeanor (22)  55 

misdemeanor   to   maintain,    etc (27)  94 

notice  to  abate,  failure  to  obey,  adds  20%  penalty. .  .(69-70)    103-104 

notice  to  abate,  served  how (69-70)    103-104 

obstruction  of  streets,  etc.,  is,  when (41)  58 

Plumbing  Inspector,  abatement  of,  by (69-70)    103-104 

removal  of,  see  Board  of  Health. 

signs    are,    when (1-2)  78 

wire  across  street  is,  when (58)  59 

Numbering  of  houses,  see  Houses. 

O 

Obstructions,  see  Charter. 

Oflacer  may  be  dismissed  for  not  stopping  gambling (5)  66 

Officer,  see  various  officers. 

Officers    have    right    to    inspect    register   of    dealers    In 

second   hand   goods (2)  209 

Officer,  liability  of,  for  damages (Charter,  5)  3 

Officer,  salary  of,  see  various  officers. 

Officer,   salary  of  fruit  inspector (56)  59 

Offices,  closing  hours  of (2)  127 

Official  bond  of  License  Collector,  Twenty  thousand  dollars..  (1)  84 
Official  Grade  of  Angus  Street,  see  Street. 
Officials,  salary  of,  see  various  officers. 

Oiling   of    streets,    specifications    for (8)  215 

Oils  depositing  in  sewer  unlawful (1)  207 

Oils,   storing  and   selling  of (MO)  209 

Oil    wagon    license    (9(13a)  231 

Omnibus  license    (9(10)  230 

Opera  singers  license (9(13a)  231 

Ordinance,  violation  of  any,  is  misdemeanor (1)  52 

Ordinances,  see  Charter  and  Fire  Department. 

Organ,   playing  of,   unlawful   when (1)  217 

Over-head  elecric  wires,  regulations  as  to 239 

P 

Packing  house  license (9(21)  232 

Papers  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  city  when (28)  94 

Parade   license    (9(4)  229 

Parent  permitting  children  on  street  unlawful  when (2)  132 


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(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Parks  (Charter,  190  to  199)  36-38 

Park  Commissioners  (Charter,  190  to  199)  36-38 

Park   Commission  controls  tree  planting 121 

Parks,  riding  bicycle,  etc.,  in (33)  56 

Parks,  speaking  in  certain,  unlawful (2)  205 

Passengers  to  get  on  and  off  of  street  cars  how  and  where.. (4)  207 

Paved  streets,  sweeping,  limited  to  night  time (1)  126 

Paving  or  improving,  by  private  contract,  streets,  alleys, 
sidewalks,  etc. 

acceptance  of,  by  Supt.  of  Sreets,  only  notice  to  owner. .  (5)  123 

agreements  for,  must  be  kept  by  Supt  of  Streets (3)  123 

application  for  permit  for,  must  be  made  to  Supt. 

of  Streets    (1)  123 

book  of  permits,  agreements,  etc.,  kept  in  office  of 

Supt    of    Streets (3)  123 

compensation  for,  not  payable  till  Supt  of  Streets 

accepts    work   in    writing (5)  123 

contractor  cannot  collect  for,  until  work  is  accepted, 

in  writing,  by  Supt  of  Streets (5)  123 

contracts  for,  must  be  kept  by  Supt  of  Streets (3)  123 

control  of,   Supt  of   Streets  has (1)  123 

misdemeanor  to  accept  pay  before  Supt  of  Streets 

accepts  (6)  124 

misdemeanor  for,  without  permission  of  Board    (6)  124 

misdemeanor  for,  without  permit  of  Supt.  of  Streets. .  .(6)  124 
must  be  according  to  plans  and  profiles  filed  with 

City  Engineer   (4)  123 

must  be  done  according  to  specifications  filed  with 

City   Clerk    (4)  123 

must  be  done  under  supervision  of  Supt.  of  Streets 

or  inspector  appointed  by  him (4)  123 

notice   of  acceptance   of,   by   Supt  of  Streets  only 

notice  to  owner (5)  123 

plan  of,  must  be  filed  with  City  Engineer (4)  123 

permission    for,    must   be   obtained    from   Board   of 

Trustees    (1)  123 

permit  for,  from  Supt  of  Streets  to  be  in  writing (2)  123 

permit  for,  must  be  had  from  Supt  of  Streets (1)  123 

permits  for,  blank,  must  be  kept  by  Supt.  of  Streets. ..  .(3)  123 
person  doing,  or  who  obtained  permission  for,  must 
sign  agreement  to  begin  within  10  days  and  to 
complete  work  within  a  fixed  time,  time  to  com- 
plete must  be  reasonable   (2)  123 

profile  of,  must  be  filed  with  City  Engineer  (4)  123 

punishment     for     accepting     pay    before    Supt.    of 

Streets  accepts   (6)  124 

punishment  for,  without  permission  of  Board   (6)  124 

punishment  for  without  Supt  of  Streets  permit (6)  124 

regulation  of,   Supt   of  Streets  has    (1)  123 

specifications  for,  must  be  filed  with  €ity  Clerk (4)  123 

Paving  required  of  railways,  when    (1)  127 

Pawn   shop   license    (9(27)  233 

Peace  officer,  carrying  concealed  weapons   (8)  53 

Peace  officer  may  inspect  register  of  lodging  house  keepers.. (2)  207 

Peddler's   license    (9(61)  235 

Peddler  soliciting  on  railway  platform   (19)  54 

Penalty,   see  Building. 


336  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)       Page 
Permission  for  private    paving,    etc.,    to    be    had    from 

Board,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 
Permit,  see  Sewers. 

Permit  for  license  to  sell  liquors,  see  Liquor. 
Permit  for  liquor  license  issued  when,  see  Liquor. 

Permit,   scavenger's,   issued   when (33)  96 

Permit  to  do  electrical  wiring  obtained  from  City  Elec- 
trician     (3)  83 

Permit  to  do  private  paving,  etc.,  to  be  had  from  Super- 
intendent of  Streets,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

Permit  to  plant  shade  trees   121 

Petroleum  and  refined  products  thereof: 

Chief  of  Fire  Dept.  and  Police  officers  must  report 

all  places  where,  is  stored  in  violation  of  law. ..  .(9-10)  210 

Chief  of  Fire  Dept  must    investigate    storing    and 

selling  of  (9)  210 

gasoline  is    (2)  209 

hydro-carbon  is  (1)  209 

keeping,  for  sale,  unlawful,  when (1)  209 

kinds  of,  which  may  be  stored,  etc (4)  210 

license  for  warehouse  for,  granted  when (4)  210 

licenses  for  warehouse  for,  issued  by  License  Collector.  .(4)  210 

licenses  for  warehouse  for  storing  of,  issued  when (4)  210 

misdemeanor  to  store  or  sell,  contrary  to  ordinance. ..  .(10)  210 

mixing  or  adulterating  of,  unlawful   (5)  210 

must  be  kept  in  metal  cans  and  tanks (2)  209 

must  not  be    mixed  or    adulterated    with    benzine, 

naptha,  or  gasoline  (5)  210 

officials  may  enter  upon  premises  where,  is  stored, 

etc.,  when  (9)  210 

one  hundred  gallons  of  crude,  may  be  kept,  when (1)  209 

package  of  illuminating,  must  have  what  printed  on  it..  (6)  210 

Police  officers  must  investigate  storing  and  selling  of (9)  210 

sale  and  storing  of,  unlawful,  when  (1)  209 

seller  of  illuminating,  must  furnish  certificate  of  tem- 
perature test  when  required  (6)  210 

storing  of,  unlawful,  when (1)  209 

temperature  of,  must  stand  110  Fah (5)  210 

ten  gallons  of,  only,  may  be  kept,  sold,  etc.,  except 

in  warehouse  (2)  209 

test  of,  to  be  made  with  C.  J.    Tagliabue's    instru- 
ments, when (8)  210 

test  of  such  illuminating,  to  be  made  by  Fire  Com- 
missioners, and  Chief  Eng.  of  Fire  Dept (7)  210 

two  hundred  gallons  of  refined,  more  than,  may  be 

stored  in  licensed  warehouse    (3)  209 

two  hundred  gallons  of  refined,  is  all  that  can    be 

kept   in   one   ordinary   building    (3)  209 

warehouse  for,  must    have  sign,    "Licensed  for  the 

Storage  of  Gasoline"    (4)  210 

warehouse,   licensed,   exclusively   for,   necessary,   when..(l)  209 

what  required  of  persons  selling  illuminating   (6)  210 

Pharmacists   may   sell   intoxicating    liquors    when,     see 

Liquor. 
Pharmacists  may  sell  liquors  when,  see  Liquor. 
Phonograph  Gallery: 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  337 

Phonograph  Gallery   (Cont.)                                             (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

open,  allowing,   between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  keeping,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  permitting,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

persons,  permitting,  in  between  certain  hours,  un- 
lawful    (1)  189 

playing  in,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful   (1)  189 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

Phonograph,  playing  of,  unlawful  when (1)  217 

Phonograph,  playing  of,  in  saloon  unlawful (1)  64 

Photographer's  license   (9 (22)  232 

Physicians,  list  of (6)  89 

Piano,  playing  of,  unlawful  when (1)  217 

Pictures,  obscene  or  lewd,  exhibiting  unlawful (2)  65 

Pigeons  trespassing  unlawful  (1)  65 

Pipe,  see  Sewer. 

Pipe,  see  Plumbing. 

Pipe,  see  Charter. 

Pipe  for  sewer,  see  Sewer. 

Pipe,  laying  of,  under  supervision  of  Superintendent  of  Streets  (4)  221 

Pipe  must  be  laid  by  Water  Company,  when  (1)  75 

Planing  mill  license (9(36)  234 

Plans,  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 
Plans  and  specifications,  see  various  subjects. 
Plans  for  private  paving  must  be  filed,  see  Paving  or  Im- 
proving,  etc. 

Planting  of  shade  trees,  etc 121 

Plaster,  throwing,  on  person  or  street  unlawful  (2)  84 

Pleadings  under  Charter   Charter,  (271)  47 

Plumbers,  see  Plumbing  Inspector: 

application  of,  for  registration,  verified  (125)  114 

bond  of  master,  condition  of   (124)  113 

certificate  obtained  how    (132)  115 

journeyman,  license  suspended   when (134)  115 

journeyman,   license  revoked   when    (134)  115 

license,  examination  for  (128-132)    114-115 

license  of  master,  expires   when (127)  114 

license  of  journeyman,  when  suspended  or  revoked (134)  115 

license  of   master,   forfeited   how    (133)  115 

license   of   master,   renewed   how    (127)  114 

license  of  master,  suspended  when   (129)  114 

license  of  master,  term  of   (127)  114 

master,    qualifications   of    (126)  114 

master,  registration  and  license  of,  may  be  cancelled 
for  overcharge  or  failure  to  comply  with  regula- 
tions  (133)  115 

master,  shall   display  sign   (133)  115 

master,  shall  give  $500.00  bond  (124)  113 

master,   shall  not  do  plumbing  while  suspended (129)  114 

master,  suspended  when (129)  114 

misdemeanor  for,  to  violate  plumbing  ordinance   (137)  115 

plans  and  specifications,  shall  submit  to  Inspector (66)  102 

Plumbing  Inspector,   shall  register  with    (123-125)    113-114 

register,   shall  with  Plumbing  Inspector    (123-125)    113-114 

registration  of  master,   forfeited  how    (133)  115 

unlawful   for,   to   practice   without  certificate (132)  115 

Plumbing,  see  Board  of  Health;   Plumbing  Inspector. 

air  pipes  from,  arrangement  of (101)  108 


338  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Plumbing,  (Cont.)                                                              (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

alterations   in,   plans   for,   approved  by  Inspector (131)  114 

basins  in,  vents  of,  size  of   (102)  108 

baths   in,   vents  of,   size  of    (102)  108 

bath   tubs,  kind   of,   allowed   In    (118)  112 

beer  pumps,   connected   with,   discharged   how    (Ill)  110 

bell  traps  in,  prohibited   (107)  109 

branch   vent  in,   defined    (102)  108 

branch   vents   in,   how   located    (103-104)  109 

branch  vent  in,  sizes  of,  required  (102)  108 

building,  definition  of,  in  rules  relating  to   (74)  105 

building  in  which,  condemned  shall  not  be  used  or 

rented  (121)  112 

buildings,  old,  removed,  must  be  put  in  sanitary  con- 
dition     (120)  112 

caps  on  vents  in,  not  permitted   (106)  109 

castiron  pipe  used  in,  joints  made  how (81)  105 

certificate  of  test  of,  by  Plumbing  Inspector (113)  110 

cleanouts  for  drain  pipes  connected  with,  construction  of  (86)  106 

closets,  certain,  prohibited  in   (115)  111 

closets  in,  supplied  from  one  tank  when  (115)  111 

closets,  range  of,  may  be  served  by  one  trap  in,  when.. (107)  109 

completion  of,  notice  to  Plumbing  Inspector  of ^,xi3-114)    110-111 

condemnation  of,  appeal  from   (121)  112 

condemnation  of,  notice  of  (121)  112 

condemned,  warning  sign  of   (121)  113 

cowls  on  vents  In,  not  permitted    (106)  109 

cuspidors,  dentists,  connected  with,  discharge  how (111)  110 

dentists'  cuspidors  connected  with,  discharged  how (111)  110 

examination   of (67)  103 

floors  of  closets  in,  construction  of (116)  111 

flushmeter  closets  in,  water  supplied  to  how (115)  111 

foundation  of  closets  in,  kind  of (116)  111 

heel  outlets,  when  permitted  In   (73)  104 

house,  definition  of,  in  rules  relating  to  (74)  105 

house  drain  connnected  with,  shall  have  air  inlet (84)  106 

house  drain  defined  in  ordinance  relating  to (77)  105 

house  drain  used  in,  kind  of,  required (79)  105 

house  sewer  defined  in  ordinance  relating  to (76)  105 

house  trap  required  in  sewer  connected  with (83)  106 

hubs,  when  may  be  used  in (73)  104 

inlet  to  house  drain  connected  with,  construction  of (84)  106 

inlet  to  house  drain,  fresh  air,  shall  have (84)  106 

inspected,  shall  be  by  Plumbing  Inspector (66)  102 

inspection  of,  cost  of  paid  how,  see  Plumb.ng  Inspector, 
inspection  of,  work  must  be  ready  for,  when  notice 

given  (129)  114 

Inspector  of,  duties  of,  in  relation  to (66,  67,  68,  69,  73)    102-104 

iron  pipes,  soil  or  waste,  in,  how  coated (93)  107 

ironstone  pipe  used  in,  joints  made  how (80)  105 

joints  between  lead  and  iron  pipes  in,  how  made (91)  107 

joints  in  certain,  how  made   (90)  107 

joints  of  castiron  pipe  used  in,  made  how (81)  105 

joints  of  ironstone  pipe  used  in,  made  how (80)  105 

lead  pipe  in,  provisions  with  regard  to   (95)  107 

main  trap  inlet,  connected  with,  constructed  how (85)  106 

material  must  be  good  and  sound (72)  104 

misdemeanor  to  violate  rules  for  (137)  115 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  339 

Plumbing,  (Cont.)                                                                (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

notice  of  completion  of   (113-114)    110-111 

offsets  in,  pipes  may  be  used  when (73)  104 

outlets  of,  must  be  direct  as  possible (73)  104 

permit  for  (66)  103 

pipes,  arrangement  of,  must  be  direct  as  possible (73)  104 

pipes,  change  in  direction  of,  how  made (73)  104 

pipes,  soil  and  drain,  connected  with,  construction  of (87)  106 

pipes  connected  with,  soil,  how  secured (88)  106 

pipes  connected  with,  soil,  size  of (88)  106 

pipe,  size  and  weight  of  cast  iron,  in  (79)  105 

plans  and  specifications  for,  approved  by  Inspector. ..  .(130)  114 

plans  for,  approval  of (66)  102 

punishment  for  violation  of  rules  for  (137)  115 

range  of  closets  or  urinals  may  be    served    by   one 

trap  in,  when   (107)  109 

rubber  couplings  or  elbows  not  allowed  in (92)  107 

safe  waste  in,  how  connected  (109)  109 

safe  waste  in,  how  drained (109)  109 

sewer,  in  each  house  must  be  separately  connected  with. .  (74)  104 

sewer  connections  of  certain  building  with,  must  be  new  (89a)  106 

sewer,  must  be  connected  with,  when (28j)  95 

sewer  ventilator  in,  kind  of,  required  (96)  107 

sewer  pipes  connected  with,  laid  how   (82)  106 

sinks  in,  how  connected  (108)  109 

sinks  in,  material   of   (108)  109 

sinks  in,  scullery,  shall  have  traps  of  2  in.  diameter (108)  109 

sinks,  wooden,  lined  with  metal,  not  allowed  In (118)  112 

sinks,  wooden,  not  allowed  In  (118)  112 

sleeves,  certain  kinds  of,  forbidden  in (73)  104 

slop  hoppers  In,  how  connected   (108)  109 

slop  hoppers  In,  material  of (108)  109 

slop  hoppers  in,  not  allowed  In  building (108)  109 

slop  hoppers  In,  shall  have  traps  of  2  in.  diameter (108)  109 

slop  hoppers  In,  when  required (108)  109 

soil  pipe  defined  in  ordinance  relating  to  (78)  105 

soil  pipes  in,  termination  of (105)  109 

steam  exhaust,  shall  not  connect  with  (112)  110 

straight  crosses,  bands  and  saddles  In,  prohibited (73)  104 

tanks   for  closets   in,  height  of   (116)  111 

tested  how    (113)  110 

traps,   bell,  prohibited  In    (107)  109 

traps  In,  how  placed    (98)  107 

traps  in  public  urinals  in,  size  of  (110)  110 

traps  in,  size  of,   required    (107)  109 

traps   in,   vents  of,  required    (100)  107 

traps   in,   where  required    (98)  107 

traps  shall  not  be  placed  at  foot   of   vertical,    etc., 

pipes  in   (107)  109 

urinals  in,  public,  flushing  of   (110)  110 

urinals  in,  public,  materials  of  (110)  110 

urinals,  range  of,  may  be  served  by  one  trap  in,  when..  (107)  109 

vent  branches  in,  how  located  (103-104)    108-109 

ventilating  pipes  of,  provisions  concerning (102)  108 

ventilation  of  (119)  112 

vent  pipes  in,  material  of  which  made  (93)  107 

vent  pipes  connected  with,  in  certain  buildings,  kind 

required (89)  106 


340  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Plumbing,  (Cont.)                                                              (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

vent  pipes  in,  termination  of  (105)  109 

vents  in,  rules  as  to,  when  varied  (103)  108 

vents  in,  shall  not  have  cap  or  cowl  on (106)  109 

vents  in,  sizes  of   (102-103)  108 

vents  in,  when  not  required   (103)  108 

vents  in,  when  10  foot  limit  enforced (105)  109 

vents  in,  when  10  foot  limit  not  enforced (105)  109 

vents  to  traps  in,  provisions  concerning  (100)  107 

vertical  soil,  etc.,  pipes  in,  extent  of (106)  109 

vertical  soil,  etc.,  pipes  in,  shall  not  have  trap  at  foot.. (107)  109 

waste,  etc.,  pipes  in,  concealed  how   (122)  113 

waste,  etc.,  pipes  in,  shall  not  run  in  stone,  etc.,  walls..  (122)  113 

waste  pipe  defined  in  ordinance  relating  to  (79)  105 

waste  pipes  in,  how  connected  (110)  110 

waste  pipes  in,  must  be  properly  trapped  and  ventilated  (110)  110 
water  closet  in  or  within    10  feet  of    building,  how 

vented  in    (103)  108 

water  closet  IQ  feet  or  more  from  building  need  not 

be  vented  in   (103)  108 

water  closets,  certain,  prohibited  in    (115)  111 

water  closets  in,  combined  with  traps,  materials  of....  (116)  111 

water  closets  in,  connections  of    (115)  111 

water  closets  in,  marking  ter  men  and  women   (117)  111 

water  closets  in,  number  of,  required   (117)  112 

water  closets  in,  separate  for  sexes,  when  required. ...  (117)  111 

water  closets  in,  supplied  from  one  tank,  when (115)  111 

water  closets,  vents  of,  sizes  of  (102)  108 

work  must  be  well  done   (72)  104 

wrought  iron  pipe  in,  provisions  with  regard  to (94)  107 

wrought  iron  pipe  in,  required  quality  of (94)  107 

Y's,  double  T,  when  permitted  in  (73)  104 

Plumbing    Inspector,    see    Charter,    175-178;     Board    of 
Health;   Plumbing. 

abating  nuisance  by   (69)  103 

alleys,   annual   inspection  of,  by    (71)  104 

appeal  from  condemnation  of  plumbing  by (121)  112 

approval,   shall  issue  certificate  of,   when (67)  103 

assistant,  appointed  by  Board  of  Trustees  and  under 

control  of    (61)  102 

assistant,  compensation  of   (62)  102 

assistant,    disposition  of   reports   of (63)  102 

assistant,    salary    of    (62)  102 

badge  of,  as  Sanitary  Inspector  (65)  102 

Board  of  Health,  reports  of  assistant,  to (63)  102 

Board  of  Trustees  appoint  assistant,  and  fix  his  salary..  (62)  102 

bond  of  master  plumber  given  before  registering  with..  (124)  113 

buildings,  shall  inspect   (64)  102 

certificate  of  approval,  shall  issue  when  (67)  103 

certificate  of  test  of  plumbing  system  by (113)  110 

cleaning  up,  compelled  by,   when    (71)  104 

cesspools,   annual  inspection  of,  by    (71)  104 

committee  appointed  by,  to  examine  plumbers  (128)  114 

compensation  of,  paid  from  general  fund   (1)  122 

compensation  of,  $125  per  month (1)  122 

compensation  of,  to  be  paid  when  other  City  officials 

are  paid   (1)  122 

condemnation  of  unsanitary  plumbing  by (121)  112 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  341 

Plumbing  Inspector,  (Cont.)                                            (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

cost  of  abating  nuisance  by,  shall  be  lien  when (69)  104 

Fees  of, 

Inspection  of  plumbing,  for (1)  122 

inspection  of  sewer,  for (1)  122 

permit  for  (1)  122 

plumbing,  for  Inspection  of   (1)  122 

sewer,  for  inspection  of  (1)  122 

treasurer,  must  pay  to  on  1st  of  month  (1)  222 

Inspection  of  streets,  etc.,  by,  annual  (71)  104 

license  of  master  plumber  by,  qualifications  for (126-128)  114 

license  of  master  plumber  by,  term  of  (127)  114 

lien,  notice  of,    for    cost   of    abating    nuisance    by, 

served  how  (70)  104 

Hen,  cost  of  abating  nuisance  by,  shall  be,  when (69)  104 

master  plumbers  license  by,  term  of  (127-128)  114 

master  plumbers  license  by,  forfeited  when (129-133)  114-115 

master  plumber's  license  revoked  for  failure  to  notify, 

when  (129)  114 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinances  concerning (137)  115 

notice  of  lien  for  cost  of  abating  nuisance  by,  served  how  (70)  104 

nuisance,  abatement  of  reported  to  Board  of  Health  by.  .(69)  103 

nuisance,  notice  of,  by (69)  103 

penalty  for  violating  ordinances  concerning   (137)  115 

permit  by,  for  repairs,  etc (131)  114 

permit  for  plumbing  work  issued  by,  when  (66)  103 

plans  for  plumbing,  approved  by  (130)  114 

plans  for  plumbing,  defective,  shall  notify  party (66)  102 

plans  for  plumbing,  shall  Inspect  (66)  102 

plans  for  plumbing,  shall  reject,  when (66)  102 

plans  for  plumbing,  submitted  to   (130)  114 

plans  of  plumbing  shall  be  filed  with   (130)  114 

plumber,  license  of,  revoked  by,  when  (134)  115 

plumbers,   examination  of,   by    (128-132)  114-115 

plumbers,  manner  of  registration  of,  with  (125)  114 

plumbers,  master,  qualifications  for  license  by (126-128)  114 

plumbers  shall  register  with (123)  113 

plumbing,  certain  rules  of,  varied  by  (73)  104 

plumbing,  shall  inspect    (66)  102 

plumbing,  shall  inspect  before  covered (67)  103 

plumbing  system,  notice  of  test  of,  must  be  given  to  (113-114)  110-111 

plumbing  system,  test  of,  must  be  made  in  presence  of, .  (113)  110 

plumbing,  unsanitary,  notice  of  condemnation  by (121)  112 

privies,  annual  inspection  of,  by  (71)  104 

punishment  for  violating  ordinances  concerning   (137)  115 

record  of  plans  for  plumbing,  shall  keep (66)  103 

registration  of  plumbers  with,  manner  of   (125)  114 

report  of,   contents   of    (68)  103 

report,  shall  make  monthly,  to  Health  Board  (68)  103 

reports  of  assistant   (63)  102 

salary    of    (1)  122 

salary   of   assistant    (62)  102 

Sanitary  Inspector,  as,  shall  wear  badge   (65)  102 

Sanitary  Isnpector,   shall   be    (60)  102 

sewer,  to  report  condition  of  (6)  208 

sewer  constructor,  permit  to,  by  (133)  115 

specifications  for  plumbing,  shall  inspect  (66)  102 

stables,  annual  inspection  of,  by   (71)  104 


342  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Plumbing  Inspector,  (Cont.)                                             (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

test  of  plumbing  by,   in  sections    (113)  110 

test  of   plumbing,   final,   by (113)  110 

test  of  plumbing  system  must  be  made  in  presence  of.  .(113)  110 

test  of  plumbing  system,  must  give  certificate  of (113)  110 

ventilation  of  closets,  etc.,  must  be  approved  by (119)  112 

Poker  playing,  unlawful    (1)  74 

Pole-climbers,  use  of,  unlawful    (1)  87 

Poles,  posting  on,  unlawful   (6)  68 

Pole-spurs,  use  of,   unlawful    (1)  87 

Police,  see  Misdemeanor. 

Police,   see  Combustible  Materials. 

Police,  see  Hay 

Police,  see  explosive. 

Police  and  Fire  Commissioners,  see  Fire  Department. 

Police  Commissioners  Charter  (230  to  244)  41-44 

Police  Court   Charter   (60  to  71)  22 

Police  Court,  see  Building. 

Police  Department Charter  (230  to  244)  41-44 

Police  Judge  Charter  (60  to  71)  22 

Police  may  inspect  druggist's  prescription  book,  when, 

see  Liquor. 
Policemen,  duties  of,  see  Fire  Department. 

Policemen  to  arrest  minors  for  loitering,  when (3)  132 

Police  officers  may  enter  place  where  petroleum,  etc.,  is 

stored    (9)  210 

Police  officers  may  inspect  register  of  lodging  house  keepers  (2)  206 
Police  officials  to  report  place  storing  petroleum,  etc,  il- 
legally    (9-10)  210 

Pool  room: 

license   for    (9(11)  230 

minors  in,  unlawful (69)  61 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinances  concerning  (2)  190 

open,  allowing,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful   (1)  189 

open,   keeping,   between  certain   hours,   unlawful    (1)  189 

open,  permitting,   between  certain  hours,   unlawful (1)  180 

persons,  permitting,  in  between  certain  hours,  unlawful. ..  (1)  189 

playing  in,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful   (1)  189 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

Pool  Tickets: 

betting  by  use  of,  unlawful   (2)  74 

buildings,  using,  for  sale  of,  unlawful    (3)  74 

buying,  etc.,  of,  unlawful (1)  74 

contest,  on,  between  man  or  animals  unlawful  (1)  74 

destroying,  not  unlawful (1)  74 

issuing,  etc.,   unlawful    (1)  74 

misdemeanor  to  act  as  stakeholder  for (4)  74 

misdemeanor  to  bet  on  contest  between  men  or  animals.  .(4)  74 

misdemeanor  to  buy  or  possess   (4)  74 

misdemeanor  to  sell  or  issue   (4)  74 

misdemeanor  to  use,  lease  or  let  house  for  sale  of (4)  74 

paying,  or  receiving  money,  or  anything  of  value  on, 

unlawful    (2)  74 

possession  of,  for  evidence  not  unlawful  (1)  74 

punishment  for  buying,  possessing,  issuing,  selling,  etc...  (4)  74 
punishment  for  using,  renting,  or  leasing  house  for 

sale  of  (4)  74 

purchasing,   acquiring,   etc.,  of,  unlawful    (1)  74 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  343 

Pool  Tickets,   (Cont)                                                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
renting  or  permitting  houses  to  be  used  for  selling 

of,  unlawful    (3)  74 

representing  a  stake  or  bet,  possession  of,  unlawful (1)  74 

selling,  or  offering  for  sale,  unlawful (1)  74 

stakeholders  of,  acting  as,  unlawful (2)  74 

wagering  by  use  of,   unlawful    (2)  74 

writing,  or,  possession  of,  as  evidence    of  payment 

on  contest,  etc.,  unlawful   (1)  74 

Poster,  advertising  with,  unlawful  when  (7-8)  68 

Pound,  see  charter 

Pound  Keeper: 

animal,  trespassing,  may  be  committed  to (4)  70 

animal  Impounded  by,  must  be  claimed,  when (6)  70 

animal  impounded,  except  dogs,  may  be  sold  by,  when.... (5)  70 

animal  impounded,  must  not  treat,  cruelly (5)  70 

animal  impounded,  must  not  alter  mark  or  brand  of.... (5)  70 

animal  impounded  must  be  fed  by  (5)  70 

animal  impounded  by,  may  be  disposed  of  by  contract (11)  71 

animal  impounded  by,  disposed  of  by  city (11)  71 

animal  impounded,  redemption  of  (8)  71 

animal.  Infected,  etc.,  may  be  destroyed,  when (17)  72 

animal,  record  of,  kept  by    (5)  70 

animal  to  be  destroyed  by,  cremated,  when  (10)  71 

animal  to  be  Impounded  by,  when  (2)  70 

animal,  vicious,  must  be  Impounded  by,  unless  muz- 
zled or  Inclosed    (12)  71 

appointment  of,  by  Mayor   (2)  70 

assistants  of,   paid   how    (9)  71 

assistants  of,  appointment  how   (9)  71 

auction  sale,  animal  sold  by,  to  be  at (7)  71 

bond  to  City,  shall  execute,  when  (1)  69 

book,  shall  keep,  as  dog  register (3)  70 

city  pound,  to  have  charge  of  (2)  70 

compensation  of   (10)  71 

cremate,  shall,  garbage,  filth  and  combustible  materials.  .(2)  70 

cremating,  fuel  for,  furnished  by  city  (2)  70 

crematory,  to  have  charge  of (2)  70 

deputies  of,  paid  how  (9)  71 

deputies  of,  appointed  how  (9)  71 

dog  Impounded  by,  redemption  of  (8)  71 

dogs  registered  by,  Impounded  If  vicious (3)  70 

dogs  registered  by.  In  lieu  of  license (3)  70 

dogs  Impounded  by,  kept  two  days  (14)  72 

dogs  impounded  by,  fee  for  redemption  (14)  72 

dogs  unredeemed,  to  be  destroyed  by,  when (14)  72 

fees  for,  schedule  of  (9)  71 

fees  of,  for  registering  dogs  (3)  70 

fees  received  by,  to  make  Itemized  statement  of (10)  71 

female  dogs  to  be  Impounded,  when (12)  71 

fuel  for  cremating,  to  be  furnished  by  city (2)  70 

garbage  and  refuse  shall  be  delivered  to,  at  pound (2)  70 

health  officer  may  advise  destruction  of  animal  by,  when  (17)  72 

impounded  animals,  record  of,  must  be  kept  by (5)  70 

instruction  of  Board  to  act  under (2)  70 

junk  may  be  sold  by,  for  own  use  (2)  70 

license,  number,  on  dogs  registered  by  (3)  70 

list  of  impounded  animals,  kept  posted  by (5)  70 


344  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Pound   Keeper,    (Cont.)                                                    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
misdemeanor  to  resist,  obstruct,  or  prevent  perform- 
ance of  duties   (16)  72 

monies  received  by,  should  pay  into  treasury  monthly. ..  (15)  72 

monies  received  by,  should  make  true  account  of  (15)  72 

notice  of  sale  of  animal  by,  contents  of (7)  71 

obstructing  performances  of  duties  of,  unlawful (16)  72 

proceeds  of  sale  by,  disposition  of (7)  71 

redemption  of  animals  impounded  by (8)  71 

register  of  dogs,  to  be  kept  by (3)  70 

registration  of  dogs  by,  duration  of  (3)  70 

report  by,  to  Board  of  Trustees,  should  contain,  what (13)  71 

resisting  of  performance  of  duties  of  (16)  72 

sale  of  animal  by,  contents  of,  notice  of (7)  71 

sale  of  animal  by,  to  be  at  auction  (7)  71 

sale  of  animal  by,  to  be  to  highest  bidder  for  cash (7)  71 

schedule  of  fees  of   (9)  71 

statement,  itemized,  should  make  monthly  (10)  71 

tag  of,  shall  be  delivered  to  person  registering  dog (3)  70 

tag  on  dog  registered  by,  stamped  how  (3)  70 

tags,  to  be  registered  when (3)  70 

dogs  registered,  can  not  be  impounded  by (3)  70 

tags  for  dogs,  must  furnish,  when  (3)  70 

trespassing  animal  held  by,  for  fees  (4)  70 

trespassing  animals  held  by,  for  reasonable  damages (4)  70 

trespassing  animals  may  be  committed  to   (4)  70 

veterinary  surgeon  may  advise  destruction  of  animal 

by,  when   (17)  72 

vicious  dogs  must  be  impounded  by  (12)  71 

Pound  Master,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

Powder,  see   Explosive. 

Powder,  discharge  of   (12)  53 

Powers  of  Board  of  Trustees,  see  Charter. 

Precincts,   election,  see   Municipal   Election  Precincts. 

Prescription  of  licensed  physicians,  liquor  may  be  sold  on, 
see  Liquor. 

Prison,  what  is   (4)  62 

Prison  and  prisoners,  see  Charter. 

Prisoners  may  be  fed  on  bread  and  water  when (4)  52 

Private  contract  for  paving,  etc.,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

Privies,  see  Plumbing  Inspector. 

Privies  must  be   cleaned   how    (31)  95 

Privies  must  be  cleaned,  when  (31)  95 

Privy,  depositing  certain  substances  in,  is  unlawful (35)  96 

Privy  must  be  cleaned  annually (28)  94 

Privy,  permit  necessary  to  construct  (36)  96 

Privy   to  be  made  how    (36-39)  96-97 

Prize  fight: 

license  for,  unlawful  (1)  84 

sparring   match   as,   unlawful    (1)  84 

boxing  match  as,  unlawful   (1)  84 

exhibition   as,   unlawful    (1)  84 

Profiles  for  private  pavings  must  be  filed,  see  Paving  or 
Improving,  etc. 

Property,  injuries  to,  see  Misdemeanor. 

Public  assemblage,  standing  at  entrance  to   (1)  205 

Public  auction,  see  Pound  Keeper. 

Public  ball  room  lawful  (1)  190 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  345 

(Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

Public  billiard  hall,  see  Pool  Room 

Public  Bowling  alley,  see  Bowling  Alley. 

Public  buildings,  see  Building. 

Public  buildings,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Public  buildings,  plumbing  in,  see  Plumbing 

Public  dance  hall  lawful    (1)  190 

Public  garden,  playing  musical  instruments  In,  unlawful (1)  64 

Public  lectures  on  streets,  etc.,  unlawful  (2)  205 

Public  Parks   Charter  (190  to  199)        36-38 

Public  phonograph  parlor,  see  Phonograph   Parlor. 

Public  places,  advertising  on,  unlawful   68 

Public  places,  improving,  by  private  contract,  see  Paving 
or  Improving,  etc. 

Public  places,  minors  In,  unlawful  when  (1)  131 

Public  pool  room,  see  Pool  Room. 

Public  register,  see  Lodging  House  Keepers. 

Public  service  company,  see  Water  Works. 

Public  service  corporations,  see  Gas  Company. 

Public  service  corporations,  see  Water  Company. 

Public  shooting  gallery,  see  Shooting  Gallery. 

Public  sidewalk,  obstructing,  unlawful    (1)  79 

Public  speaking,  see  Idle  Persons. 

assemblages,  at  an,  unlawful (2)  205 

aiding  In,  unlawful   (2)  205 

alleys,  on  certain,  unlawful    (2)  205 

conducting.  In  certain  places,  unlawful  (2)  205 

crosswalks,  on  certain,  unlawful   (2)  205 

district,  within  certain,  unlawful   (2)  205 

gathering  of  persons  at,  unlawful   (2)  205 

holding,  unlawful    (2)  205 

misdemeanor,  when  (3)  206 

parks,   in  certain,  unlawful    (2)  205 

punishment  for,  what  (3)  206 

sidewalks,  on  certain,  unlawful    (2)  205 

streets,   on   certain,   unlawful    (2)  205 

taking  part  in,  unlawful   (2)  205 

Public  Utilities  Charter  (90  to  101)        26-27 

Public  Works  Charter  (80  to  87)        23-25 


Quarantine,  see  Disease. 


Q 


K 


Rags,   removal   of   burnt (1)  205 

Railroads,  see  Charter;  Flagmen. 

cars  on,  obstructing  streets  unlawful (1)  147 

cars   on,    speed    of (3)  207 

crossing  on,  flagmen  must  be  stationed  at  certain (1)  69 

fire  alarm,  gates  erected  by,  kept  open  10  minutes  after.  (3)  116 

gongs  on  gates  erected  by,  bust  be  sounded (4)  117 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  erect  gates  when (5)  117 

misdemeanor  for,   not  to   erect  towers (5)  117 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  keep  operator  in  towers (5)  117 


346  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Railroads,  (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)       Page 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  sound  gong (5)  117 

operator,  duties  of,  for  gates  erected  by (3)  116 

operator  of,  to  signal  train  when  to  pass (3)  116 

punishment  for,  not  erecting  gates,  towers (5)  117 

punishment  for,  not  to  keep  operators  for  gates (5)  117 

safety  gates,  erected  by,  to  have  electric  gongs (4)  116 

safety  gates  erected  by,  must  close  completely (1)  116 

safety  gates,  length  of  time,  may  be  closed  by (3)  116 

safety  gates  made  by,  to  be  of  what  pattern (2)  116 

safety  gates,  made  by,  to  be  operated  from  towers (2)  116 

safety  gates,  must  erect  and  maintain,  when  and  where.. (1)  116 

safety  gates  not  to  be  erected  by,  on  unopened  streets (1)  116 

steam,  only  required  to  erect  safety  gates (1)  116 

streets,  name  of,  on  which,  must  erect  and  maintain 

safety  gates   (1)  116 

towers  erected  by,  must  have  an  operator (3)  116 

towers  erected  by,  to  be  of  certain  height (2)  116 

towers  to  be  erected  by,  at  place  named  by  Supt  of 

Streets (1)  116 

towers  to  be  erected  by,  at  safety  gates (1)  116 

Railway  cars,  speed  of (3)  207 

Railway  Companies,  see  Flagmen. 
Railway  Crossings,  see  Flagmen. 

Railway  platform,  soliciting  at   (19)  54 

Railways   required  to  pave  streets (1)  127 

Real   estate  license (9(47)  234 

Recall  of  officers   under  Charter   Charter   (282)  49 

Records    (2)  51 

Refrigerators,  not  to  connect  with  sewers (Ill)  110 

Refuse  matter  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  City (28)  94 

Refuse  shall  not  be  dumped  into  low  places (43)  97 

Refuse,  unlawful  to  throw,  on  streets,  alleys,  etc (28)  94 

Register  in  lodging  house (1)  206 

Register  must  be  kept  by  dealers  in  second  hand  goods (1)  204 

Registration  of  guests (1)  206 

Renting  houses,  etc.,  for  gambling  unlawful (1)  74 

Residence   district    (2)  81 

Residences,  see  Building. 

Restaurant  defined,  see  Liquor. 

Restaurant  license,  see  License. 

Restaurant   Liquor   License,   how  obtained,    see  Liquor. 

Restaurant  Liquor  License,  kinds  of,  see  Liquor. 

Restaurant,  sale  of  liquors  in,  see  Liquor. 

Retailer's  license,  see  License. 

Retail  liquor  licenses  how  obtained,  see  Liquor. 

Rooming  house,  see  Building. 

Room,  renting,  using,  etc.,  for  gambling  or  pool  selling (2)  74 

Rooms,  renting  for  gambling,  see  Gambling. 

Rooms  renting  for  gambling  unlawful,  see  Gambling. 

Rubbish,  see  Charter. 

Rubbish,  see  Sidewalks. 

Rubbish  on  streets,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Rule  of  road,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Rules  of  Board  of  Health,  see  Board  of  Health. 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  34T 

8 

(Sec.(Sab(L)       Page 

Safety  gates  must  be  erected,  when... (1)  116 

Sailors  (ex-union)  license .' (16)  237 

Sale  of  animals  found  on  sidewalks (4)  224 

Sale  of  animals  found  in  streets (4)  224 

Sale  of  animals  conducted  how (7)  71 

Sale  of  animals  found  in  alleys  (4)  224 

Salaries,  see  various  officers. 
Salaries,  see  Charter. 

Salary  of  Fruit  Inspector (56)  59 

Salary  of  officers,  see  various  officers. 
Saloon,  see  Liquor;   Plumbing. 

attracting  person  in  or  near,  by  music  or  perform- 
ances of  any   kind,   unlawful    (1)  64 

dancing,  or  permittting  of,  in  or  near,  unlawful (1)  64 

exhibiting  of  obscene  or  lewd  pictures,  etc.,  in  or 

near,    unlawful    (2)  65 

females  in,  unlawful (70)  61 

gambling    In.    unlawful    (1)       74-75 

glTing.  or  permitting  vaadeTille,  theatrical,  or  ope- 
ratic performances,  in  or  near,  unlawful (1)  64 

gramophone,  playing  or  permitting,  of.  In  or  near, 

unlawful  (1)  64 

graphophone,  playing  or  permitting,  of,  in  or  near, 

unlawful    ( 1 )  64 

hiring,  etc,  to  play  musical  instruments,  in  or  near, 

unlawful    (1)  64 

hours  of  opening  and  closing,  see  Liquor, 
machines  containing  lewd  pictures,  exhibiting,  in  or 

near,    unlawful    (1)  64 

minors  in,  unlawful  (45)  58 

misdemeanor  to  dance  in  or  near (3)  65 

misdemeanor  to  exhibit  lewd  or  obscene  pictures.  In.... (3)  65 

misdemeanor  to  play,  or  permit  playing  of  musical 

instruments  In  or  near (3)  65 

musical  instruments,  playing  of,  in  or  near,  unlawful (1)  64 

number  of,  permitted,  see  Liquor. 

obscene  or  lewd  pictures  or  image,  etc.,  keeping  or 

permitting  In  or  near,  unlawful (2)  65 

permitting  playing  of  musical  instruments  in  or  near, 

unlawful (1)  64 

phonograph,  playing,  or  permitting,  of,  in  or  near, 

unlawful    (1)  64 

picture,    lewd,   exhibiting   in,    unlawful (2)  65 

punishment  for  dancing,  playing,  etc.,  in  or  near (3)  65 

singing  or  permitting,  in  or  near,  unlawful (1)  64 

Sanitarium  license  (9(64)  236 

Sand  hauling,  regulations  as  to (18)  13o 

Sanitarj'  Inspector Charter  (175)  32 

SanitaiT  Inspector,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Sanitation,  see  Board  of  Health.  ^^^^ 

SanitaUon  Charter  (160  to  179)       30-32 

Saturday  Afternoon, 

authorized,  officers  are,  to  close  from  12  M.  to  12 

midnight    (J)  127 

business,  officers  need  not  transact  on (2)  127 


348  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Saturday  Afternoon,  (Cont.)                                              (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

closed,  oflace  may  be,  on (2)  127 

holiday,  legal,  is (1)  127 

officers  may  close  and  not  transact  business  on (2)  127 

offices  may  be  closed  on (2)  127 

Sawdust,  regulations  as  to  hauling (18)  135 

Sawdust,  failure  to  store,  is  a  misdemeanor (26)  56 

Sawdust,  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  city (28)  94 

Scavenger  governed  by  rules  of  Board  of  Health (31)  95 

Scavenger,  permit  and  duties  of (31-34)  95 

Scavenger  wagons  must  have  water  tight  metal  cang (42)  97 

Scavenger  wagons  must  not  stand  on  streets (42)  97 

School    directors Charter    (130)  30 

School  district Charter  (131)  30 

School  district,  see  Municipal  Election  Precinct. 

School  entertainment  does  not  require  a  license (13)  237 

Schools  Charter  (130  to  132)  30 

Schools,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Scientific  uses,  liquor  for,  may  be  sold  when,  see  Liquor. 

Seal  of  Fresno (3)  62 

Second  Hand  Goods, 

bedding,    furniture,    carpets,    wares,    etc.,    of    every 

kind   are    (1)  64 

buying,    selling,    etc.,    of,    brought    from    outside   of 

Fresno   City,   when  unlawful (1)  64 

Chief  of  Police  may  inspect  register  of  dealer  in (2)  209 

consignee  or  owner  may  be  required  to  disinfect,  etc (1)  64 

date  of  purchase  of,  must  be  given  by  dealer  in (1)  209 

dealers  in,  having  fixed  place  of  business  must  keep 

register    (1)  209 

dealer  in,  must  give  date  of  purchase,  description, 

etc.,  in  a  register (1)  209 

dealers  in,  must  keep  register  of (1)  209 

description  of,  must  be  registered  by  dealers  in (1)  209 

disinfection  of,  from  without  Fresno,  necessary  be- 
fore sale,  etc (1)  64 

exhibited,  must  be,  by  dealer  in,  to  officer (2)  209 

failure  to  fumigate,  etc.,  within  48  hours  after  notice 

from   Health   officer,    misdemeanor (2)  64 

fumigating  of,   may   be   required (1)  64 

fumigation,  etc.,  done  at  owner's,  etc.,  expense (2)  64 

Health   officer  may   do  the  inspecting,   disinfecting, 

and  fumigating  of   (1)  64 

inspection  and  disinfection  of,  necessary  if  brought 

from  outside  of  Fresno (1)  64 

license  for  dealing  in (9(34)  233 

misdemeanor  for  dealer  in,  not  to  keep  register (2)  209 

misdemeanor  for  dealer  in,  to  refuse  inspection  of, 

to  certain  officials (2)  209 

misdemeanor  not  to  disinfect,  when (2-3)  64 

misdemeanor  not  to   fumigate,   when (2-3)  64 

misdemeanor  to  sell,  etc.,  or  offer  for  sale,  etc.,  when..  (1-3)  64 
name  of  person  from  whom  purchased  must  be  en- 
tered in  register  by  dealer  in (1)  209 

permitting  sale,  etc.,  of,  without  inspection  and  dis- 
infection, if  from  without  Fresno,  unlawful    (1)  64 

person  dealing  in,  must  keep  a  register  of (1)  209 

punishment  for  failure  to  keep  register  of (3)  209 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  349 

Second  Hand  Goods,   (Cont.)                                           (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
punishment    for   refusing    oflQcer    right    to    inspect 

register  of    (3)  209 

punishment  for  refusing  to  exhibit,  to  officer (3)  209 

punishment   for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (3)  64 

register  of,  purchased  by  dealer,  must  be  in  English 

language    (1)  209 

Seven  up,  playing,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

Sewer,  see  City  Engineer. 

barber  shops  must  be  connected  with (47)  97 

Board  may  by  order  require  trees  endangering,  to 

be   removed    (20)  219 

bond,  conditions  of,  before  making  connection  with (6)  218 

bond   required  before  making  connection  with (6)  218 

branch  of,  inspection  of (16)  219 

branch  of,  left  uncovered  until  inspected (16)  219 

building,   four-story,   extra  heavy   pipe   shall   be   re- 
quired   for,   in (89)  106 

building  must  be  connected  with,  when (28j)  95 

building  with,  separate  connection  of,  required (74)  104 

cement,   depositing,   in,   unlawful (3)  208 

cesspool  shall  not  be  connected  with (9)  218 

cistern  shall  not  be  connected   with (9)  218 

connecting  with,  by  certain  persons  unlawful (133)  115 

connection    with,    compulsory    when (17-18)  219 

connection  with,  failure  to  keep  clean,  misdemeanor.  .(19)  219 

connection  with,  how  made (4)  218 

connection  with,  permit  for (5)  218 

connection   with,   shall   not  serve   more  than  three 

dwellings   (5)  218 

construction  of    (1)  122 

damages  caused  by  connection  with,  borne  by  owner (8)  218 

damages  for  revocation  of  permit  to  connect  with, 

not   recoverable    (7)  218 

dirt,  depositing,  in,  unlawful (3)  208 

depositing  certain  substances  in,  unlawful (1-2)    207-208 

drains,  private,  connected  with,  how (4)  218 

drains,   private,  connected  with,   stopped  by   Street 

Superintendent  when    (4)  219 

dwellings,  number  of,  permitted  on  one  connection  with.  .(5)  218 

dwellings,  when  3,  may  be  served  by  1  connection  with..  (5)  218 

fall  of,   pipe (82)  106 

flush  tank  connected  with,  shall  not  discharge  oft- 

ener  than  once  in  5  minutes (2)  208 

foul,  allowing  to  become,  unlawful (28)  94 

gasoline,  depositing,  in,  unlawful (1)  2C7 

gutter,  open,  shall  not  be  connected  with (9)  218 

house,  definition  of (76)  105 

house  trap,  shall  have (83)  106 

house,  unlawful  not  to  connect,   with,  when (28)  94 

house  with,  separate  connection  of,  required (74)  104 

ice  boxes  may  be  indirectly  connected  with (Ill)  110 

injured,  shall  not  be (11)  218 

inspector   of,    appointment   of (15)  219 

inspection  of,  costs  of (1)  122 

inspector  of,  powers  and  duties  of (15)  219 

Joints  on  castiron,  how  made (81)  105 

joints  on  ironstone,  how  made (80)  105 

kerosene,  depositing,  in,  unlawful (1)  207 


350  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Sewer,  (Cont.)                                                                        (Sec.(Subd.  Page 
Lateral, 

Private  contract,  by, 

application  to  construct,  made  to  Board (1)  217 

Board   issues    permit   to   construct,   when (1)  217 

bond  for  proper  construction  of,  required (2c)  217 

bond  on  construction  of,  conditions  of (2c)  217 

City  to  own  and  control,  when  completed (3)  218 

construction  of,  shall  conform  to  plans  and 

specifications    therefor    (2a)  217 

construction  of,  supervised  by  Superintend- 
ent of  Streets (2a)  217 

controlled,   shall   be  by   City (3)  218 

owned,   shall   be   by   City (3)  218 

permit  to  construct,  conditions  of (2)  217 

permit  to  construct,  issued  by  Board,  when (1)  217 

specifications  for   (2a)  217 

Superintendent  of  Streets  superintends  con- 
struction of    (2a)  217 

system  of  sewerage,  public,  are  part  of (3)  218 

time  allowed  for  work  on (2b)  217 

time  to  begin  work  on (2b)  217 

lime,  depositing,  in,  unlawful (3)  20« 

misdemeanor,   failure  to  connect  with,   is,   when (28J)  95 

misdemeanor,  failure  to  connect  with,  is,  when (17-18)  219 

misdemeanor,  failure  to  keep  connections  with,  clean 

when  (19)  219 

misdemeanor  to  deposit  certain  substances  in (7)  208 

misdemeanor  to  make  certain  connections  with  (7)  208 

misdemeanor   to   violate  ordinance   concerning (13)  219 

notice,  failure  to  connect  with,  upon,  is  Inisdemeanor.  .(17-18)  219 

notice  of  laying  pipe  in  street  where (11)  218 

nuisance,  trees  endangering,  are (20)  219 

obstructed,   shall  not  be (12)  218 

oil,  depositing,  in,  unlawful   (1)  207 

permits  for  connection  with,  revocable  when (7)  218 

petroleum,   depositing,   in,   unlawful (1)  207 

Pipe,  (vitrified  ironstone  and  concrete,) 

back  filling  for,  to  begin  when (16)  195 

back  filling  for,  to  be  done  how (16)  195 

back  filling  for,  to  be  to  satisfaction  of  Inspector. .  (14)  194 

Board    may    change    specifications    for (1)  191 

bridges  must  be  erected  over  excavations (18)  195 

Concrete, 

age  of,  when  delivered    (3)  191 

alignment  of,  to  be  uniform  (3)  191 

bands  on  joints  of,  made  how (11)  193 

cement  used  for,  kind  required (3)  191 

cement  used  for,  tested  how (3)  191 

circular  in  section,  to  be (3)  191 

City  Engineer  may  reject,  when (7)  191 

City  Engineer  shall  specify  places  for  "Y" (13)  194 

composition  of,    what (3)  191 

contractor  to  deliver,  joints  to  City  Engineer 

for  tests  (7)  192 

delivery  on  work,  must  not  be,  when (3)  191 

embedded  in  excavation,  shall  be  firmly (11)  193 

ends  of,  to  be  washed,  etc.,  before  laying (11)  193 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  351 

Sewer, 

Pipe   (vitrified  ironstone  and  concrete) 
Concrete,  (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

forms  of,  special  material  or  workmanship  of. . .  (8)  193 

forms  of,  special,  to  be  furnished  when  required.  .(8)  193 

grades  shall  be  laid  on  true (11)  193 

joints  of,  composition  of  mortar  for (11)  194 

joints  of,  lengths  required (3)  191 

joints  of,  manner  of  making (11)  193 

joints  of,  to  be  banded  how (11)  193 

joints  of,  to  be  swabbed (11)  194 

joints  of,  to  be  water  tight (11)  193 

rejected,  may  be,  by  City  Engineer (7)  192 

spigot  ends  of,  laid  toward  outlet (11)  193 

tests  for,  what  required (7)  192 

trenches  for,  bottom  excavated  how (9)  193 

trenches  for  bottom  of,  to  be  made  solid (9)  193 

trenches  for,  dimensions  of (9)  193 

trenches   for,   excavated   thirty   feet  In   ad- 
vance of  laying  of   (9)  193 

trenches  for  shoring  or    bracing   of,    to  be 

furnished  by  contractor (9)  193 

trenches  for,  to  be  kept  how (9)  193 

variations  of  diameter  of,  what  allowable (3)  191 

walls  of,  required  thickness  of (5)  192 

warps,  etc.,  must  be  free  from (3)  191 

"Y"  branches  of,  closed  how (13)  194 

"Y"  branches  of,  closed  until  used (13)  194 

"Y"  branches  of,  for  house  connections,  to 

be  laid  at  certain  intervals (13)  194 

contractor  laying  of,  not  to  interfere  with  traffic (17)  195 

contractor  laying,  must  repair  all  injury  to  gas 

and  water  pipes  or  tracks,  etc (17)  195 

contractor  liable  for  damages  from  unprotected 

trenches  for  (19)  195 

contractor  must  erect  bridges  over  gutters  and 

streets  in  case  of  excavations  for (18)  195 

contractor  must  regrade  streets  excavated  for (21)  196 

contractor  must  repave  streets  excavated  for (21)  196 

curbs  altered  for,  to  be  repaired  by  contractor (21)  196 

damages  for  unprotected,  to  be  paid  by  contractor. . .  (19)  195 

gas  pipes  not  to  be  interfered  with  in  laying  of (17)  195 

gutters  altered  for,  to  be  repaired  by  contractor (21)  196 

gutters  to  be  bridged  over  excavations  for (18)  195 

inspection  holes  for,  to  be  constructed  how (15)  195 

Inspection  holes,  top  of  constructed  how (15)  195 

kind  of,   required (2)  191 

laying  of,  not  to  injure  tracks,  pipes  or  posts,  etc (17)  195 

man  hole  covers  to  be  on  grade  of  street (14)  194 

man  holes  for,  composition  of (14)  194 

man  holes  for,  construction  of (14)  194 

man  holes  for,  laid  on  what  level (14)  194 

man  holes  for,  steps  in,  to  be  made  how (14)  194 

man  holes  of,  dimensions  of (14)  194 

man  holes,  rims  and  covers  for,  shall  be  satis- 
factory to   City  Engineer    (14)  194 

man  holes  inside  of,  plastered  how   (14)  194 

man  holes  of,  rims  and  covers  of (14)  194 


352  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Sewer, 

Pipe  (vitrified  ironstone  and  concrete)   (Cont.)    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
offensive  matter  arising  from  excavations  for,  to 

be  removed (18)  195 

pavement  over  trenches  for  foundation,  required (21)  196 

price  bid  for  construction  of,  must  include  costs 

of  repaving,  etc (21)  196 

railroad  tracks  not  to  be  interfered  with  in  laying  of.  (17)  195 
reconstruction    of    streets,    etc.,    excavated    for, 

must  be  done  when (21)  196 

regrade  streets  excavated  for,  must  be  by  contractor.  (21)  196 

repaired  streets,  etc.,  excavated  for,  must  be  kept  in.  (21)  196 

repaved  streets  excavated  for,  by  contractor (21)  196 

resolution  of  Board  to  specify  kind  of (1)  191 

resolution  of  intention  for,  may  change  specifications.  (1)  191 

specifications  for,   applies   to   both   kinds (1)  191 

specifications  for,  must  conform  to (1)  191 

steps  in  man  hole  for,  to  be  made  how (14)  194 

standard  specifications  for  laying,  adopted (1-22)    191-196 

standard  specifications  for  laying,  may  be  changed.  (1-22)  191-196 

streets  to  be  bridged  over  excavations  for (18)  195 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  supervise  all  work 

for  laying,  repairing,  etc (21)  196 

trafiic  not  to  be  interfered  with  in  laying  of (17)  195 

trenches  for,  extent  allowed  open  at  one  time (20)  196 

trenches  for,  to  be  filled  when (16)  195 

trenches  for,  to  be  fenced  and  lighted (19)  195 

trenches  for,  to  have  red  lights (19)  195 

trenches  for,  to  have  watchman  when (19)  195 

Vitrified  iron  stone, 

bell  and  spigot  form  ends  required  for (2)  191 

embedded  in  excavations  how (10)  193 

forms  of,  special  material  or  workmanship  of...  (8)  193 

forms  of,  special,  to  be  furnished  when  required.  (8)  193 

grades,  must  be  laid  on  true (10)  193 

joints  of,  manner  of  making (10)  193 

joints  to  be  left  smooth  inside  of (10)  193 

kind   of,   required (2)  191 

lengths  of,  not  to  exceed  three  feet (2)  191 

size  of,  determined  by  inside  diameter (2)  191 

spigot   end   of,   toward   outlet (10)  193 

spigot  form  ends,  required (2)  191 

swabbed,  must  be (10)  193 

tests  of (6)  192 

trenches  for  bottom,   excavated  how (9)  193 

trenches  for  bottom  of,  to  be  made  solid (9)  193 

trenches  for,  dimensions  of (9)  193 

trenches  for,  excavated  thirty  feet  in  advance 

of  laying  of (9)  193 

trenches    for   shoring   or   bracing  of,   to   be 

furnished  by  contractor  (9)  193 

trenches  for,  to  be  kept  how (9)  193 

walls  of,  thickness  required (4)  192 

"Y"  branches  of,  for  house  connections  to  be 

laid  at  certain  intervals (13)  194 

placing  of,  pipes (82)  106 

plumbing  inspector  to  keep   specifications  for  sand 

traps,  etc (4)  208 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  353 

Sewer,  (Cont)                                                                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
plumbing  inspector  must  inspect  all  private,  connec- 
tions and  file  report (6)  208 

privy  shall  not  be  connected  with (9)  218 

punishment  for  wrong  use  of  sewer (7)  208 

quality  of  building  connection  with (75)  105 

rainwater  may  be  run  into,  when (10)  218 

recepticles  must  be  used  by  packing  house (4)  208 

refrigerators  may  be  indirectly  connected  with (Ill)  110 

sand,  depositing,  in,  unlawful (3)  208 

sand  trap  must  be  used  by  packing  house (4)  208 

sand  traps,  etc.,  to  be  made  according  to  specifications. ..  (4)  208 

seeds,   depositing,   in,   unlawful    (3)  208 

steam  condensation  pipe  may  connect  with (112)  110 

steam  exhaust  shall  not  connect  with (112)  110 

street  damaged  by  construction  of,  shall  be  repaired (8)  218 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  remove  trees  endanger- 
ing,  when   (20)  219 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  stop  private  drains  con- 
nected with,  when (14)  219 

tanks  must  be  used  by  packing  house (4)  208 

trees  endangering,  a  nuisance  and  may  be  removed (20)  219 

vault  shall  not  be  connected  with (9)  218 

ventilators  of,  flues  shall  not  be (96)  107 

wash  racks,  certain  kinds,  unlawful (5)  208 

water  closet,  unlawful  not  to  connect,  with,  when (28)  94 

water  filters  may  be  indirectly  connected  with (Ill)  110 

water  may  be  run  into,  when (10)  218 

Sewer  Farm  Fund, 

created   (1)  125 

expenses  of  sewer  farm,  paid  from (2)  125 

moneys,  certain,  shall  be  deposited  in  by  clerk (2)  125 

Treasurer  shall  pay  certain  moneys  into (1)  125 

warrant  to  be  drawn  against,  when (2)  125 

Shooting  Gallery, 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

open,  allowing,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  keeping,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

open,  permitting,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

persons,  permitting,  Is  between  certain  hours,  unalwful.  .(1)  189 

playing  in,  between  certain  hours,  unlawful (1)  189 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinances  concerning (2)  190 

Shade  trees,  planting  of 121 

Shavings  failure  to  store (26)  56 

Sheds  forbidden  where,  see  Fire  Limits. 

Sheep  on  street  unlawful  when (2)  79 

Shooting  gallery  license (9(28)  233 

Show,  license  for (9(4)  229 

Shrubbery,  sale  of  infected  is  a  misdemeanor (55)  59 

Shrubs,  planting  of 121 

Sidewalk,  see  Building;   Charter;    Coast  Avenue;   Exca- 
vations. 

animal  left  on,  to  exceed  8  hours,  to  be  fed  by  police- 
men at  owner's  expense (6)  225 

animal  on,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when  (4)  224 

animals  on,  unlawful (14)  54 

approaches  to,  specifications  for (6)  215 

aprons  to,  specifications  for  (6)  215 


354  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Sidewalk   (Cont.)                                                               (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

articles,  cumbersome,  found  on,  sold  where  found (4)  224 

awnings  over,  permitted  when (1)  79 

bicycle  rack  on,  not  an  obstruction  when (1)  79 

canal  In,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

canal  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

cellar  ways  on,  permitted  when (1)  79 

changed,  may  be  by  ordinance (2)  213 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  cost  of  repair  of,  recovered  by  suit (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  owner  of,  to  be  prosecuted  for  damages 

caused  by   (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  owner  of,  to  be  prosecuted  for  injury 

to  teams,  etc (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  repaired  at  cost  of  owner,  when (2)  224 

ditch  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

ditch  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

expectorating   on,    unlawful (71)  61 

flooding  of,  is  a  misdemeanor (40)  58 

flume  in,  maintaining,   misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

flume  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

Forthcamp   Avenue, 

curb  line  on  east  of,  north  of  Belmont,  set  four 

feet  eastward   by   narrowing  of (2)  197 

curb  line  on  west  of,  north  of  Belmont,  set  four 

feet  westward  by  narrowing  of (2)  197 

pitch  of,  set  three  and  one-half  inches  on  Forth- 
camp,  north   of   Belmont   Avenue (3)  198 

width  of,  on  Forthcamp,  north  of  Belmont  Ave- 
nue decreased  to  eight  feet  in  width (1)  197 

goods  in  transit  over,  not  an  obstruction,  when (1)  79 

grade  of  certain,  changed,  see  Streets. 
•Grade  of, 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  changed (1)  128 

Forthcamp   Addition   No.   2,   determined   how (1-2)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  elevation   determined.  .(1-2)  128 
Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  profile  filed  with 

City    Engineer    (2)  128 

harvesters,   not   permitted   on   paved (9)  225 

hauled,  maximum  load  to   be,  on (7)  225 

headers,  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

hitching  post  may  be  erected  on,  when (1-1)  79-223 

•hitching  post,  size  of,  which  may  be  erected  on (1)  223 

I  Street, 

curb  line  on  portion  of  I  street,  set  one  foot  nearer 

center  of  street   (2)  129 

increased  one  foot  in  width  on  portion  of  I  Street.. (1)  129 
I  Street,  curb  line  of,  set  one  foot  nearer  center 

of  street  by  increase  of (2)  129 

I  Street  decreased  two  feet  in  width  by  increase  of.. (2)  129 
I  Street,  on  both  sides  of,  between  Tuolumne  and 

El  Dorado  streets  increased  in  width  one  foot...(l)  129 

pitch   of,    portion   of (3)  129 

roadway  of  I  street  reduced  two  feet  in  width 

by   increase  of    (2)  129 

street,  I,  decreased  two  feet  in  width (2)  129 

width  of,  increased  on  portion  of  I  street (1)  129 

leasing,  unlawful    (1)  130 

load,  maximum,  to  be  hauled  on (7)  225 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  355 

Sidewalk   (Cont.)                                                               (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

load,  to  exceed  10,000  lbs.,  hauled  on,  when  (7)  225 

lots  on,  vacant,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

machine  having  flanged  wheels,  not  permitted  on  paved.  (9)  225 

misdemeanor   to   maintain  canal,   ditch,   etc.,  in,   when.. (2)  224 

misdemeanor    to   obstruct (3)  79 

misdemeanor  to  obstruct  alleys (3)  79 

misdemeanor  to  violate  ordinance  relating  to (10)  225 

misdemeanor,  to  sweep,  during  certain  hours (3)  126 

notice  of  sale  of  things  found  on,  contents  of (4)  224 

notice  to  repair  canal  ditch,  etc.,  in,  given  when (2)  224 

nuisance  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when.  (4)  224 

obstructing,  unlawful  when    (1)  79 

obstruction   of.    Is   a   misdemeanor (21)  54 

obstruction   of   with   bicycle   racks (3)  78 

obstruction  of,  with  signs  (1)  78 

planting  trees  on   121 

poles   on,   permitted    when (1)  79 

private  paving,  see  Paving  or  Improving,  etc. 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  on,  disposition  of (4)  224 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  on,  paid  to  Treasurer.  .(5)  225 

punishment  for  obstructing   (3)  79 

punishment  for  violating  ordinance  relating  to (10)  225 

punishment  for  sweeping,   during  forbidden   hours (3)  126 

reclaiming   of   things   found   on (4)  225 

repaired  by  contractor (21)  196 

riding  bicycle  on,  is  a  misdemeanor   (33)  56 

«ale  of  animals  found  on,  made  by  Superintendent 

of  Streets   (4)  224 

sale  of  articles  found  on,  made  by  Superintendent 

of  Streets    (4)  224 

«ale  of   articles   found  on,  conducted   how (4)  224 

sale  of  articles  found  on,  conditions  of (4)  224 

«ign8  not   allowed   over   when (2-1)  78-79 

slope  of,  established  at  what (3)  213 

speaking  on   certain,   unlawful (2)  205 

specifications  for  approaches  and  aprons  to (6)  215 

Specifications  for  artificial  stone, 

built,   shall   be,    in   accordance   with (2)  81 

cement,    quality   of,    required   by (2)  83 

concrete  foundation,  composition  of,  required  by (2)  83 

concrete,  required  by,  to  be  mixed  under  direc- 
tion of  Street  Superintendent (2)  83 

contractor  required  by,  to  correct  imperfect  work.. (2)  83 

contractor  required  by,  to  remove  rubbish,  etc (2)  83 

Division  One,  in   (2)  81 

Division  One,  require  full  width  of  sidewalk  in,  when.  (2)  82 
Division    One,   require   less   than   full   width  of 

sidewalk   in,   when    (2)  82 

Division   Two,  in    (2)  82 

Division  Two,  width  of  required  by (2)  82 

fire   limits,   in    (2)  82 

foundation,  concrete,  required   by (2)  83 

foundation,  4   in.,  thickness  of,  required  by,  in 

fire  limits   (2)  83 

foundation,   3   in.   thickness  of,  required  by.  In 

residence  district  (2)  83 

grading  of  unpaved  part,  required  by (2)  83 


856  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Sidewalk, 

Specifications   for  Artificial   Stone,    (Cont.)          (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
imperfect  work,  contractor  required  by,  to  correct.. (2)  83 
materials  furnished,  required  by,  to  be  to  satis- 
faction of  Street  Superintendent (2)  83 

residence  part  of  city,  in (2)  82-83 

rubbish,  etc.,  contractor  required  by,  to  remove. ...  (2)  83 

special,  may  be  adopted   (27)  83 

streets,  width  required  by,  on  various (2)  82 

Superintendent  of   Streets,   work  and  materials 

required  by,  to  be  to  satisfaction  of (2)  83 

top  coat,  border  of,  required  by    (2)  83 

top  coat,  composition  of,  required  by (2)  83 

top  coat,  finishing  squares,   size  of,  required  by....  (2)  83 

top  coat,  finish  of,  in  squares,  required  by (2)  83 

top  coat,   y^   in.  thickness   required  by,  in  resi- 
dence  district    (2)  83 

top  coat,  %  in,  thickness  required  by,  in  fire  limits..  (2)  83 
work  done,  required  by,  to  be  to  satisfaction  of 

Street   Superintendent    (2)  83 

standing  on,  unlawful,  when (1)  205 

Superintendent  of   Streets    to   prosecute    owner    of 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  when (2)  224 

sweeping  of,  cannot  be  done  in  day  time (2)  126 

sweeping  of,  may  be  done  between  9  P.  M.  and  7 

A.  M.  from  Oct.   to  April (1)  126 

sweeping  of,  must  be  done  at  night (1)  126 

sweeping  of,  must  be  done  between  9:30  P.  M.  and 

6:30  A.  M.  from  March  to  November (1)  126 

travel,  obstructing  of,  unlawful (1)  79 

trees  on,  to  be  trimmed  to  height  of  7  feet (3)  224 

trees,  shade,  on,  not  unlawful  when (1)  79 

Tulare  Street, 

curb  line  on  both  sides  of  portion  of  Tulare  St 
set  2   ft.   farther  from  center  of  street  by 

narrowing  of   (2)  124 

decreased  2  ft.  in  width  on  portion  of  Tulare  St (1)  124 

pitch  of,  on  Tulare  portion  of  street (1)  124 

roadway  of  Tulare  Street  increased  2  ft.  in  width 

by  decrease  of   (2)  124 

Street,  Tulare,  increased  in  width  by  decrease  of . .  (2)  124 
Tulare   Street,  curb  line   of,  set  back  2  ft   by 

change  of   (1)  124 

Tulare  Street  increase  in  width  by  change  of  (2)  124 

width  of,  decreased,  increase  width  of  Tulare  Street.  (2)  124 

vacant  lots  adjoining,  weed  and  grass  to  be  removed  from.  (3)  224 

vaults   permitted   when    (22v)  157 

washing  of,  is  a  misdemeanor,  when (67)  61 

widths  of,  established    (2)  213 

widths  of,  may  be  changed  by  ordinance   (2)  213 

Signs,  (incandescent  and  electric,) 

building  front  of,  defined  with  relation  to (1)  80 

bulletin  board,  considered   as (1)  80 

Class  1  of, 

defined    (1)  80 

shall  be  8  feet  or  more  above  sidewalk (1)  80 

ghall  not  project  more  than  12  inches  over  sidewalk.  (1)  80 

front  of  building,  shall  be  parallel  to (1)  80 


INDEX  TO  ORDINAiNCES.  357 

Signs   (incandescent  and  electric)    (Cont)                  (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Class  2  of, 

attached,  shall  not  be,  till  approved  by  Trustees (1)  80 

attached,  shall  not  be  till  permit  issued (1)  80 

attached   to   building,  how (1)  80 

defined    (1)  80 

design  of,  to  be  approved  by  Trustees (1)  80 

dimensions  of   (1)  80 

extended  during  what  hours (1)  80 

lighted,  must  be,  while  extended (1)  80 

wall,  when,  must  be  against (1)  80 

Class  3  of,  (Vertical) 

approved,  must  be  by  Board (1)  80 

attached  to  building  how (1)  80 

defined    (1)  80 

kind  of,  allowed   (1)  80 

sidewalk,  must  not  project  more  than  four  feet  over  (1)  80 

vertical,  are   (1)  80 

misdemeanor  to  erect,  when (2)  80 

misdemeanor  to  maintain,  when    (2)  80 

punishment  for  erecting  and  maintaining (2)  80 

transparencies   considered   as (1)  80 

unlawful,  certain,   are | (1)  80 

Sign  post,  a  nuisance,  when (1)  78 

Sign,  what,  to  be  placed  on  petroleum  warehouse (4)  210 

Signs,  mutilation  of,  is  a  misdemeanor (2o)  54 

Signs  a  nuisance  when (1)  78 

Signs  on  bicycle  racks  unlawful (3)  78 

Sink,  unlawful  to  allow,  to  become  foul (28)  94 

Sinks,  see  Plumbing. 

Skating    rink    license (9(51)  234 

Slaughter  house  peddler's  license (9(56)  234 

Slot  machine,  possession  of,  unlawful (1-2)  65-66 

Smoke  houses,  see  Building. 
Soil  pipes,  see  Plumbing. 

Soldiers    (ex-union)    license (16)  237 

Sparring  match  unlawful,  see  Prize  Fight. 

Speaking  on  streets,  etc.,  forbidden (2)  205 

Specifications,  see  Plumbing;    Plumbing  Inspector;   and 
Sidewalks. 

Specifications  for  moving  picture  shows (1)  226 

Specifications  for  approaches (6)  215 

Specifications  for  curbs,  gutters,  etc (3-4)    213-214 

Specifications  for  lateral  sewers (2a)  217 

Specifications  for  sewer  connections (4)  218 

Speed    Limit,   generally (15-16-17)    134-135 

Speed  of  railway  cars,  etc • (3)  207 

Speed  of  street  cars (1-2)  207 

Speed  limit  per  hour  for  motorcycles (2)  216 

Spirituous  liquors,  see  Liquor. 

Spring,  may  be  filled  when (39)  96 

Stairway  or  opening  to  street  or  sidewalk, 

misdemeanor,  to  sweep,  during  certain  hours (3)  126 

punishment  for  sweeping,  during  forbidden  hours (3)  126 

sweeping  of,  cannot  be  done  in  day  time (2)  126 

sweeping  of,  may  be  done  between  9  P.  M.  and  7 

A.  M.  from  Oct.  to  April (1)  126 

sweeping  of,  must  be  done  at  night (1)  126 


858  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Stables,  unlawful  not  to  keep  clean (30)  95 

Stand  pipes  for  buildings (24)  171 

Steam  engine,  speed  of,  in  City (3)  207 

Steam  exhaust,  requirements  as  to (112)  110 

Steam  railroads  to  erect  gates,  when (1)  115 

Stock  exchange  license   (9(26)  233 

Storage  of  hay,  see  Hay. 
Straw,  storage  of,  see  Hay. 

Straw,  must  be  burned  or  removed  from  city (28)  94 

Straw  storing  of,  unlawful  when (1-2)  IZQi 

Street,   see   Building;    Charter;    Coast  Avenue;    Excava- 
tions; Plumbing;   Sidewalks;  Travel  and  Traflac. 

Abby,  formerly  Stockton  St (21)  200 

advertising  on,   unlawful   when    (3)  67 

Amador,  formerly  portion  of  Palm  Ave (14)  199 

Angus,  formerly  Campbell    (24)  200 

Angus,  grade  of, 

altitude  of,  based  on  what (2)  125 

Belmont  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

changed   between  Ventura  and  Belmont  Aves (1)  125 

computed  at  curb  corners (3)  125 

elevation  of,  based  on  what (2)  125 

Illinois   Ave.,    at (1)  125 

Inyo  Ave.,  at   (1)  125 

Iowa  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

Kern  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

McKenzIe  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

mean,  how  determined (4)  125 

Mono  Ave.,  at  (1)  125 

Monroe  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

Nevada  Ave.,  at   (1)  125 

official,   what    (2)  125 

Tulare  Ave.,  at (1)  125 

Washington  Ave.,   at ' (1)  125 

animal  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when..  (4)  224 
animals,  leaving  or  hitching,  within  40  ft.  of  certain 

corners  unlawful  (1)  238 

animal  left  in,  to  exceed  8  hours,  to  be  fed  by  police- 
men   at  owner's    expense (6)  225 

animals  on,  unlawful  when  (2)  79 

articles,  cumbersome,  found  in,  sold  where  found (4)  224 

barriers,  misdemeanor  not  to  maintain,  on,  when (38)  57 

bicycle  racks,  obstructing,  with,  unlawful (3)  78 

canal  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

canal  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  22? 

cars,  manner  of  passing  street,  on (13)  134 

cars   on,    speed   of (3)  207 

Cobb  Ave.,  formerly  9th (11)  199 

Collins  Ave.,  formerly  2nd (4)  198 

Culverts  for, 

specifications   for    (5)  214 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  made  to  satisfaction  of . .  .o)  214 
curbs  for, 

alley  intersections  for,  made  how (4)  21S 

concrete,    composition    of (4)  214 

concrete,  mixed  how  (4)  214 

concrete,  specifications  for (4)  214 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  359 

Street, 

curbs  for,   (Cont.)                                                      (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

comers,  for,  made  how (4)  213 

posts  for,  filled  around  how (4)  214 

posts  for,  placed  where (4)  214 

I)OBt8  for,  size  required (4)  213 

specifications  for  concrete (4)  214 

specifications   for   wood (4)  213 

wood,  lumber  required   (4)  213 

curvature  of,  shall  be  what (3)  213 

Diana,  formerly  Weymouth    (22)  200 

Dimond,   formerly  Fisher    (29)  200 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  cost  of  repair  of,  recovered  by  suit (2)  224 

ditch,  etc..  In,  owner  of,  to  be  prosecuted  for  damages 

caused    by    (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  owner  of,  to  be  prosecuted  for  Injury 

to  teams,  etc (2)  224 

ditch,  etc.,  in,  repaired  at  cost  of  owner,  when (2)  224 

ditch   in,   maintaining,   misdemeanor   when (2)  224 

ditch  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

Echo  Ave.   formerly  Kroeger  Ave (18)  199 

elevation  of,  above  curb,  what (3)  213 

elevation  of,  at  alley  intersections  what (3)  213 

elevation  of  gutters  on (3)  213 

expectorating  on,  is  a  misdemeanor   (71)  61 

First,  formerly  East (26)  200 

flanged  wheel  vehicles  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

flooding  of,  is  a  misdemeanor  (41)  58 

flume  in,  maintaining,  misdemeanor  when (2)  224 

flume  may  be  built  on,  when (2)  223 

Forthcamp,  north  of  Belmont  Ave.,  widened (2)  197 

Franklin  Ave.,  formerly  Laura  (31)  200 

Grade  of, 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  in,  changed (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  In,  determined  how (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.   2,  in,  elevation  deter- 
mined how   (1)  128 

Forthcamp  Addition  No.  2,  In,  profile  filed  with 

City   Engineer   (1)  128 

gates  on,   shall   erect  safety,   when (2)  116 

grading,    divided    for,   how (3)  213 

grading  for,  height  of (7)  215 

Grant  Ave.   formerly  Monroe  Ave (27)  20O 

gutters  on,  depth  of,  shall  be  what (3)  213 

harvesters  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

hauled,  maximum  load  to  be  on (7)  225 

headers,  not  permitted  on  paved (9)  225 

hitching  post  may  be  erected  on,  when   (1)  223 

hitching  post,  size  of,  which  may  be  erected  on (1)  223 

houses   on,    numbering   of (1-12)  66-67 

Howard,  formerly  Hyde  (30)  200 

I,  decreased  in  width (2)  129 

Jensen  Ave.   formerly  Froehlich  Ave (19)  199 

Jones   Ave.    formerly   6th    (8)  198 

Klette  Ave.  formerly  5th (7)  198 

leasing,   unlawful    (1)  130 

lights,  misdemeanor  not  to  maintain,  on  when (38)  57 

load,  maximum,  to  be  hauled  on (7)  225 

load,  to  exceed  10,000  lbs.,  hauled  on,  when (7)  225 


360  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Street,   (Cont.)  (Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

lots  on,  vacant,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

machine  having  flanged  wheels,  not  permitted  on  paved.. (9)  225 

maps  of,  certain,  made  official (1)  198 

Martin   Ave.   formerly   8th (10)  199 

Mayor  Ave.  formerly  1st (3)  198 

minors  on,  unlawful  when    (1-2)    131-132 

misdemeanor  to  maintain  canal,  ditch,  etc.,  in,  when... (2)  224 

misdemeanor  to  sweep,  during  certain  hours (3)  126 

Modoc,  formerly  7th (9)  199 

name  of   1st,   Map    of    Resurvey    of    Paige    Tract, 

changed  to  Mayor  Ave (3)  198 

name    of    2nd,    Map    of   Resurvey  of  Paige  Tract, 

changed  to  Collins  Ave (4)  198 

name    of    3rd,    Map    of    Resurvey    of  Paige  Tract, 

changed  to  Pottle  Ave (5)  198 

name    of    4th,  Map    of    Resurvey    of    Paige  Tract, 

changed  to  Stephens  Ave (6)  198 

name    of  5th,    Map    of    Resurvey    of    Paige    Tract, 

changed  to  Klette  Ave (7)  198 

name    of    6th,    Map    of  Resurvey    of    Paige    Tract, 

changed  to  Jones  Ave (8)  198 

name  of    7th,   Map    of  Resurvey    of    Paige    Tract, 

changed  to  Modoc   (9)  199 

name    of    8th,    Map    of    Resurvey    of  Paige  Tract, 

changed   to  Martin  Ave (10)  199 

name    of    9th,    Map    of    Resurvey    of  Paige  Tract, 

changed  to  Cobb  Ave (11)  199 

name  of  Campbell,  Map  of  Belmont  Addition,  changed 

to    Angus    (24)  200 

name   of    Caso    Blanco,   Map   of   Belmont   Addition, 

changed  to  Thesta  (23)  200 

name   of  Bell,   Map    of    Fisher's    Second   Addition, 

changed  to  U (28)  200 

name    of    Bloomington    Ave.,    Map    of    Bloomington 

Park  Tract,  changed  to  San  Pablo  Ave (20)  199 

name  of  certain,  changed (2)  198 

names  of  certain,  changed  regardless  of  names  given 

them  on  original  map (2)  198 

names  of  certain,  shown  on  map,  changed (2)  198 

name  of  East,  Map  of  Union  Addition,  changed  to  First.  (26)  20O 

name  of  Fisher,  Map  of  Fisher's   Second  Addition, 

changed    to    Dimond (29)  20O 

name    of    Froelich    Ave.,    Map    of    Park    Addition, 

changed  to  Jensen  Ave (19)  199 

name  of   Hyde,    Map   of   Fisher's   Second   Addition, 

changed  to  Howard  (30)  200 

name  of  Klondike,  Map  of  Yosemite  Addition,  de- 
signated as  Klondike (33)  201 

name  of  Kroeger  Ave.,   Map   of  Bloomington   Park 

Tract,  changed  to  Echo  Ave (18)  199 

name  of  Laura,  Map  of  Muller  Addition,  changed  to 

Franklin  Ave (31)  200 

name  of  Magnolia  Ave.,  Map  of  Resurvey  of  Paige 

Tract,  changed  to   Stanislaus    (16)  199 

name    of    Monroe,    Map    of    River    Dale    Addition, 

changed  to  Grant  Ave (27)  200 

name  of   Muller,   Map   of  Union  Addition,   changed 

to  Orchard   (25)  200 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCE.  361 

Street,   (Cont)                                                                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
name  of  Orange  Ave.,  Map  of  Grand  Avenue  Park, 

changed  to  San  Joaquin (15)  200 

name  of  Palm  Ave.,   Map  of  Grand  Avenue  Park, 

changed   to  Amador    (14)  199 

name  of  Park  and  Olive  Aves.,  Map  of  Resurvey  of 

Paige  Tract,  changed  to  Tuolumne (17)  199 

name  of  Pearl,  Map  of  Woodward's  Addition,  design- 
ated  as   Pearl    (32)  200 

name  of  portion  of  Stanislaus,  Map  of  Resurvey  of 

Paige  Tract,  changed  to  Pickford  Ave (12)  199 

name  of  portion  of  Tuolumne,  Map  of  Resurvey  of 

Paige  Tract,  changed  to  Snow  Ave (13)  199 

name  of  Stockton,  Map  of  Belmont  Addition,  changed 

to  Abby   (21)  200 

name    of    Weymouth,     Map    of    Belmont   Addition, 

changed    to   Diana (22)  200 

notice   of  sale  of  things   found   in,  contents  of (4)  224 

notice  to  repair  canal,  ditch,  etc.,  in,  given  when (2)  224 

nuisance  in,  removed  by  Superintendent  of  Streets,  when.  (4)  224 

obstruction   of,    is   a   misdemeanor (41)  58 

oiling,   specifications   for (8)  215 

Orchard,  formerly  Muller (25)  200 

paving,  by  railway,  etc.,  manner  of (1)  127 

paving  done  by  city  on  refusal  of  railway,  etc.,  when.... (2)  127 

paving,  required  of  railway,  when (1)  127 

paving,  required  of  street  railroad,  when  (1)  127 

paving,  refusal  of  railway,  etc.,   action  on (2)  127 

paving,  space  to  be  paved  by  railway,  etc (1)  127 

paving  of,  by  private  contract,  see    Paving   or    Im- 
proving, etc. 

Pickford  Ave.  formerly  portion  of  Stanislaus (12)  199 

pipes  must  be  laid  In,  when,  see  Water  Works. 

Pottle  Ave.   formerly   3rd (5)  198 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  In,  disposition  of (4)  224 

proceeds  of  sale  of  things  found  In,  paid  to  Treas- 
urer, when    (5)  225 

punishment  for  sweeping,  during  forbidden  hours (3)  126 

railways,   paving  required  of,  when (1)  127 

reclaiming  of  things  found  In (4)  225 

refuse,  unlawful  to  throw,  on (28)  94 

repaired,    shall    be,    by    contractor   when (21)  196 

sale  of  animals  found  In,  made  by  Supt  of  Streets (4)  224 

sale  of  articles  found  In,  conditions  of (4)  224 

sale  of  articles  found  In,  conducted  how (4)  224 

sale  of  articles  found  in,  made  by  Supt.  of  Streets (4)  224 

San  Joaquin,   formerly   portion   of  Orange  Ave (15)  199 

San  Pablo,  formerly  Bloomlngton  Ave (20)  199 

sidewalk,  shall  have,  on  each  side (3)  213 

signs,  obstructing,  with,  unlawful (1)  78 

Snow,   formerly  portion  of  Tuolumne   (13)  199 

speaking  on  certain,  unlawful -(2)  205 

specifications   for  grading    ("-9)  215 

specifications  for  oiling (8)  215 

speed  of  cars  on •  (^)  207 

speed  of  street  cars  on (1-2)  207 

standing  on,  unlawful  when •  •  (1)  205 


362  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Street,   (Cont.)                                                                    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Stanislaus,  formerly  portion  of  Magnolia  Ave (16)  199 

Stephens  Ave.,  formerly  4tli (6)  199 

Supt.   of   Streets   directs  oiling  and   grading  of (8-9)  215 

Supt.  of  Streets  to  prosecute  owners  of  ditch,  etc., 

in,   when    (2)  224 

sweeping  of,  cannot  be   done  in  day  time (1)  12S 

sweeping  of,  may  be  done  between  9  P.  M.  and  7 

A.   M.   from   Oct.  to  April (1)  126 

sweeping  of,  must  be  done  at  night (1)  126 

sweeping  of,  must  be  done  between  9:30  P.  M.  and 

6:30  A.  M.  from  March  to  Nov (1)  126 

Thesta,  formerly  Caso  Blanco (23)  200 

tires  of  vehicles  used  on  paved,  required  width  of (8)  225 

trees  on,  planting,  unlawful  when   (3)  121 

trees  on,  to  be  trimmed  to  height  of  7  ft (3)  224 

Tulare,   increased   in   width (2)  124 

Tuolumne,  formerly  Park  and  Olive  Aves (17)  199 

U,  formerly  Bell (28)  200 

vacant  lots  on,  weeds  and  grass  on,  to  be  removed (3)  224 

vehicles  in,  removed  by  Supt.  of  Streets  when (4)  224 

vehicles,  standing  or  leaning,  within  40  ft  of  certain 

corners,  unlawful   (1)  238 

vehicles,  unwieldy,  found  in,  sold  where  found (4)  224 

vehicles  used  on  paved,  required  width  of  tires  on (8)  225 

water  pipes  must  be  laid  in,  when,  see  Water  Works, 

wheels,  vehicles  having  flanged,  not  permitted  on  paved.  (9)  22& 
Street  Car, 

alarm  or  gong  on,   must  be  sounded   repeatedly (1)  81 

allowing,  to  cross  street  without  first  sounding  gong 

or   bell,    unlawful (1)  81 

engineer  on,  must  ring  bell,  etc (1)  81 

misdemeanor  for,  to  exceed  speed  limit (5)  207 

misdemeanor  for,  to  let  off  or  take  passengers,  ex- 
cept on  near  side  of  a  cross  street (5)  207 

misdemeanor  not  to  sound  gong  or  bell  on,  when (2)  81 

motorman  on,  must  sound  gong  or  bell  50  ft.  from 

cross   street    (1)  81 

passengers  shall  get  off  or  on,  on  the  near  side  of 

the  cross  street    (4)  207 

punishment  for  exceeding  speed  limit (5)  207 

punishment  for  not  sounding  gong  on  bell  on (2)  81 

punishment    for    stopping    except    on    near    side    of 

cross   street    (5)  207 

speed  of,  shall  not  exceed  sixteen  miles  per  hour (1)  207 

speed   of,   in   business   district  not  to  exceed   eight 

miles  per  hour   (2)  207 

stop,  must,  on  near  side  of  cross  street  to  take  on 

or  let  off  passengers  (4)  207 

stop,  must,  so  that  front  steps  are  in  line  with  near 

sidewalk  of  cross  street (4)  207 

Structures,  erection  of,  see  Building. 

Suits,  see  Charter. 

Sunday  sale  of  liquor  unlawful  when,  see  Liquor. 

Superintendent  of  Schools,  power  of,  as  to  disease (17)  92 

Superintendent  of   Streets Charter    (47,   48)  19-20 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  see  Sidewalks. 
Superintendent  of  Streets,  see  Excavations. 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  36S 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

Superintendent  of   Streets   controls    sewer (21)  195 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  duties  of,  see  Sewers. 

Superintendent  of  Streets,  map  to  be  filed  with (1)  63 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  accept  private  paving,  etc (5)  123 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  control  numbering  of  blocks. ..  (12)  67 
Superintendent  of  Streets  to  have  control  of  chain  gang, 

when (3)  52 

Superintendent  of   Streets   to   issue   permit   for   private 

paving,  etc (1)  123 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  keep  blank  agreements,  etc., 

for  private  paving,  etc (3)  123 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  make  sales  when (4)  224 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  prosecute  ditch  owners,  when.. (2)  224 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  prosecute  ditch  owners,  when...  (2)  222 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  supervise  private  paving,  etc... (4)  123 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  tear  down  signs  when (a)  78 

Survey,  see  City  Engineer. 

Sweeping  sidewalks  permitted  when (1)  126 

Sweeping  stairways  and  openings  permitted  when (1)  126 

Sweeping   streets   permitted   when (1)  126 

Swimming  tank  license (9(40)  234 


T 

Tagliabue's   instrument  used  in  testing  petroleum,  etc (8)  210 

Tailor  shop  license   (9(29)  233 

Talking   machines    (1)  189 

Target  shooting,  not  unlawful (1)  18& 

Taxes,  see  Charter. 

Teams,  regulations  as  to,  on  streets  (14-23)  134-6 

Telegraph  employees  can  not  use  pole-spurs  or  climbers (1)  87 

Telegraph  Wires  (21)  120 

Telephone  employees  can  not  use  pole-spurs  or  climbers (1)  87 

Telephone   Wires    (21)  120 

Test  of  inflammable  character  of  petroleum,  etc (8)  210 

Theater,  standing  at  entrance  to,  unlawful (1)  205 

Theater,  wearing  hats  in (72)  61 

Theaters,  construction  of (27)  177 

Theater's  license    (9(3)  229 

Three  Card  Monte,  unlawful (1)  74-75 

Tickets,  lottery,  etc (1)  72 

"Tier"  of  houses  or  blocks,  how  numbered (2)  76 

Tippling  houses,  closing  of,  etc (14)  139 

Tobacco,  use  of  by  minors (47)  5S 

Tools,  etc.,  for  gambling d)  "^^ 

Towers,  railroad  to  erect,  when (1)  H^ 

Trader's    license (9(35)  233 

Train,  boarding,  by  minors (48)  58 

Train  of  cars,  not  permitted  to  obstruct  streets (1)  147 

Tramps,  soliciting  by (H)  ^3 

Travel  and  Traffic,  regulation  of,  on  Streets,  etc. 

alley,   considered   as   street,   under,   when (1)  133 

hitching  or  leaving  team,  etc.,  standing  in,  unlawful. .  (19)  135 

time  limit  of  standing  vehicles  in (19)  135 


364  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Travel  and  Traffic,  regulation  of,    (Cont.)                   (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

animal  attached  to  vehicle,  considered  part  of  same,  under. (1)  133 
feeding,    in   business   district   without   hitching, 

unlawful    (24)  136 

hitched,  must  be,  how (22)  135 

hitching,  to   shade,   etc.,   tree,  unlawful (23)  136 

standing  near  shade,  etc.,  tree,  unlawful (19)  135 

standing  near  shade,  etc.,  tree,  unlawful (23)  136 

street,  leaving,  unattended  or  unsecured  in,  unlawful. (22)  135 

tree,  allowing,  to  injure  or  destroy,  unlawful (23)  136 

unattended,    deemed,    when (22)  135 

vehicle  backed  to  curb,  must  be  turned  in  direc- 
tion of  traflBc,  when  attached  to (14)  134 

bell,  gong  or  horn,  motor  vehicle  shall  have,  under 

rule  of   (21)  135 

business  district,  boundaries  of,  under (1)  133 

feeding   animal   in,    without   hitching,   unlawful 

under    (24)  136 

speed,  lawful  rate  of.  In (15-16)  134 

speed,  turning  corners  in,  lawful  rate  of,  in (17)  135 

car,  unnecessarily  delaying,  unlawful,  under (25)  136 

curb,  regulations  as  to,  under, 

backed   to,   vehicle   must   not  be,   except   when 

loading  or  unloading,  in (12)  134 

backed  to,  animal  attached  to  vehicle,  must  be 

turned  in  direction  of  traffic,  in (14)  134 

definition  of,  in (1)  133 

vehicle  must  keep  close  to,  on  right,  in (3-5)    133-135 

vehicle  must  not  run  over,  in (7)  134 

vehicle  must  not  stop  with,  on  left,  in (10)  134 

vehicle  must  stop  close  to,  on  right,  In (11)  134 

vehicle  must  turn  corner  close  to,  on  right,  in....  (7)  134 

course,   care   in   changing,    in (6)  133 

'course,  warning  of,  on  changing.   In (6)  134 

crossing  from  one  side  to  other  of  street,  manner  of,  in.  .(9)  134 

crossing  corner,  rate  of  speed  when,  in (17)  135 

crossing  street,  rate  of  speed  of  motor  vehicles  on,  in... (17)  135 

dirt,  hauling,  etc.,  must  be  in  close  receptacle,  in (18)  135 

dirt,  hauling,  etc.,  must  not  allow  to  spill,  in (18)  135 

feeding,  animal  in  business  district  without  hitching, 

unlawful,   under    (24)  136 

gong,  bell  or  horn,  motor  vehicle  shall  have,  in (21)  135 

gravel,  hauling,  etc.,  must  be  in  close  receptacle,  in (18)  135 

gravel,  hauling,  etc.,  must  not  allow  to  spill,  in (Id)  135 

liauling  of  dirt,  etc.,  must  be  in  close  receptacle,  in (18)  135 

hauling  of  dirt,  etc.,  must  not  allow  to  spill,  in (18)  135 

misdemeanor  to  violate  provisions  of  ordinances  re- 
lating to    (26)  136 

nails,  etc.,  placing  on  street,  unlawful,  in (20)  135 

punishment  for  violation  of,  ordinance (26)  136 

rule  of  road,  see  vehicle  below. 

sand,  hauling,  etc.,  must  be  In  close  receptacle,  in (18)  135 

sand,  hauling,  etc.,  must  not  allow  to  spill,  in (18)  135 

sawdust,  hauling,  etc.,  must  be  in  close  receptacle,  in... (18)  135 

sawdust,  hauling,  etc.,  must  not  allow  to  spill,  in (18)  135 

speed  of,  lawful  rate  In  business  section (15-16)  134 

speed  of,  lawful  rate  in  city  generally (16)  134 

speed  of,  lawful  rate  in  crossing  corner (17)  135 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  365 

Travel  and  Traffic,  regulation  of,  (Cont.)                       (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

speed  of,  lawful  rate  in  turning  corner (17)  135 

street  defined  In  relation  to (1)  133 

street,  hauling  dirt,  etc.,  on  except  close  receptacles, 

unlawful,  in   (18)  135 

street  intersections,   unlawful,   rate  of  speed  of,  of 

motor  vehicles  on  (17)  136 

street,  nails,  or  any  article  liable  to  puncture,  placing 

on,   unlawful,   in (20)  135 

street,  spilling  dirt,  sand  gravel,  etc.,  on,  unlawful,  in.. (18)  135 

street  car  not  in  motion,   manner  of  passing,  in (13)  134 

substances,  loose,  hauling,  etc.,  must  be  In  close  re- 
ceptacle, in  (18)  135 

vehicle,  under 

alley,  must  not  stand  in  more  than  thirty  minutes. (19)  135 

bell  on  motor,  size  of (21)  135 

car,   etc.,   unnecessarily  delaying,   unlawful (26)  136 

definition  of  (1)  133 

gong  on  motor,  size  of (21)  135 

horn  on  motor,  size  of (21)  135 

meeting  another,  must  turn  to  right (3)  133 

motor,  shall  have  bell,  gong  or  horn (21)  135 

passed,  overtaken  and,  must  give  way  to  right (4)  133 

passing  one  going  in  same  direction,  on  left (4)  133 

right  hand  of  street,  must  keep  to (3)  133 

street  car,   must  not  pass   in   4   ft   of  running 

board  of (13)  134 

slow  moving,  keep  to  right  curb (5)  133 

stopping,  with  left  side  to  curb,  unlawful (10)  134 

stopping,  In  street,  care  in (6)  133 

stopping.  In   street,   warning  of (6)  133 

stopping,  must  be  close  to  curb  as  practicable (11)  134 

stopping,  outer  wheel  must  be  In  8  ft.  of  curb (11)  134 

swift   moving,   given   passage   on   left (5)  133 

turning  corner,   rate  of  speed   when (17)  135 

turning   In   street,  care   in (6)  133 

turning  in  street,  warning  of (6)  133 

turning  corner  to  right  Into  other  street,  manner  of .  (7)  134 

turning  corner  to  left  Into  other  street,  manner  of.. (8)  134 

turning  corner  other  side  of  street,  manner  of (9)  134 

wagon-bed  in  hauling  dirt,  etc.,  must  not  leak (18)  135 

Travel,  obstructing,   in  alleys,  unlawful (1)  79 

Travel,  obstructing,  on  sidewalk,  unlawful  (1)  79 

Travel  on  streets,  etc.,  must  not  be  obstructed  by  cars,  etc...(l)  147 
Trees, 

book  of  permits  to  plant,  to  be  kept  by  Park  Com (5)  121 

cannot  be  planted  unless  Indicated  on  tree  map (2)  121 

cannot  be  removed  from  sidewalk  without  permit  of 

Park   Com (6)  121 

can  be  removed  to  plant  kind  designated  on  map (6)  121 

dead,  may  be  removed (7)  121 

dying  may  be  removed   (7)  121 

growing,  cannot  be  removed  by  Park  Com.,  unless 

dead,  dying  unsafe  condition,  or  obstructing  travel.. (7)  121 
map  of,  showing  kind  which  may  be  planted  on  side- 
walk  to  be  kept  by   Park   Com (2)  121 

misdemeanor  to  plant  certain  kinds  of,  on  sidewalks.... (8)  121 

misdemeanor  to   remove,   from   sidewalk,   when (8)  121 


366  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

Trees,   (Cont.)                                                                    (Sec.(Subd.)  Page 

obstructing  sidewalk  may  be  removed (7)  121 

owner  may  remove,  to  plant  kind  designated  on  map.... (6)  121 

Park   Com.   may   give   permit  to   plant (3)  121 

Park  Com.  must  keep  map  of  city  designating  kind 

of,  which  may  be  planted  on  various  sidewalks (2)  121 

permit  to   plant,  contain    name  of    applicant,   date, 

street,  kind  of  trees,  distances,  etc (5)  121 

permit  to  plant,  cannot  be  given,  unless  shown  on  map. .  .(4)  121 
permit  to  plant,  must  be  had   from   Park   Com.  or 

its   secretary    (3)  121 

planted  on  sidewalks,  must  be  kind  indicated  on  map...  (2)  121 

planting,  or  causing  to  be,  without  permit,  unlawful. ...  (3)  121 

punishment  for  planting  of  certain,  on  sidewalk (8)  121 

punishment  for   planting  removing,   from   sidewalk (8)  l^"" 

secretary  of  Park  Com.  may  give,  permit  to  plant (3)  121 

sewer,    endangering,   to    be    removed (20)  219 

sidewalk,  permitted  on,  when (1)  79 

trimmed  to  height  of  7  ft,  shall  be (3)  224 

unsafe,  may  be  removed (7)  121 

Trenches,  see  Sewers. 

Tulare  Street,  portion  of,   increased  in  width (2)  124 

Turkeys  trespassing  unlawful (1)  165 

* 

U 

Undertaker,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Undertaking   Parlor  license (9(12)  230 

V 

Vacant  lots,  unlawful  to  throw  refuse  on   (28)  94 

Vacant  lots,  weeds  and   grass  on,  to  be  removed (10)  225 

Vacant   lots,   weeds   on,    unlawful (3)  224 

Vaccination,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Vegetable   matter,   refuse,  must   be   burned   or  removed 

from  City    (28)  94 

Vegetables,  certain  kinds  of,  cannot  be  sold (44)  97 

Vegetables,  decaying,  unlawful  for  merchant  to  sell (28)  94 

Vegetables,  sale  of  infected,  is  a  misdemeanor (55)  59 

Vehicle,   advertising   with,   unlawful (4)  67 

Vehicle,  leaving,  within  forty  feet  of  certain  comers  unlawful. (1)  238 

Vehicles,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Vehicles  for  hauling  swill,  etc.,  must  have  what (42)  97 

Vehicles  in  streets  sold  when (4)  224 

Vendor's  license    (9(61)  235 

Ventilation  of  plumbing,  see  Plumbing. 
Ventilators,  see  Sewers. 
Vents,   see  Plumbing. 

Verification  of  application  for  liquor  license... (9)  138 

Vinous  liquors,  see  Liquor. 

Vitrified  ironstone  sewers,  regulations  as  to,  see  Sewers. 

Voting    at    municipal    election,    see    Municipal    Election 

Precinct 


INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES.  367 

w 

(Sec.(Subd.)        Page 

Wager,  by  use  of  pools,  see  Pool  Tickets. 

Wagon,    leaving,    within    forty    feet   of   certain   corners, 

unlawful    (1)  238 

Wagon  yards,  unlawful  not  to  keep  clean (30)  95 

Wagons,  see  Travel  and  Traffic. 

Walls,  see  Building. 

Wards  of  City,  number  aud  boundaries  of Charter  (7)  4 

Warehouse  license  (9(17)  232 

Warehouse,  licensed   for  Petroleum,  etc (1)  209 

Warehouses,  see  Building. 

Warrants,  see  Charter. 

Wash  house,  carrying  on,  is  misdemeanor  when (49)  58 

Waste  pipes,  see  Plumbing. 

Water  closets,  see  Plumbing. 

Water  closet,  unlawful  not  to  connect  with  sewer (28)  94 

Water  Company,  see  Charter;  Pire  Department. 

alterations   by,   map  of   proposed,   to   be   filed   with 

Superintendent  of   Streets (1)  63 

extension  by,  map  of  proposed,  to  be  filed  with  Su- 
perintendent of  Streets (1)  63 

map  of  extension,  etc.,  filed  by,  contents  of (1)  63 

map  of  proposed   extension  or  alteration  by,  to  be 

filed  with  Superintendent  of  Streets (1)  63 

misdemeanor  for,  to  make  extensions  or  alterations 

without  consent  and   filing  map (2)  6? 

misdemeanor   to    violate  ordinance   concerning (18)  119 

penalty  for  violating  ordinance  concerning   (2)  63 

pipes  of,  not  to  be  left  open  at  night (18)  119 

pipes  of,  to  have  water  in  them,  when (18)  119 

punishment  for  violation  of  ordinance  concerning (18)  119 

Superintendent  of  Streets  to  give  consent  to  exten- 
sions, etc.,  by,  when (1)  63 

Water,  filthy,  unlawful  to  throw,  on  streets,  alleys,  etc ^"^H)  94 

Water,  permitting,  to  run  after  fire  alarm,  unlawful (29)  56 

Water  Works,  (Company  owning), 

alley,  required  to  lap  pipes  in,  when (1)  75 

Board   of   Trustees    may    by    resolution   require,    to 

lay  pipes  and  mains  when (2)  76 

Board  of  Trustees  to  notify,  to  lay  pipes  and  mains,  when.  (1)  75 

mains  must  be  laid  by,   when (1)  75 

misdemeanor  for,  not  to  lay  pipes  when (1-3)        75-76 

notice  by  Board  of  Trustees,  to  lay  pipes,  on (1)  75 

pipes  must  be  laid  by,  when (1)  75 

punishment  for  refusal  to   lay  pipes   and  mains (3)  76 

refusal  by,  to  extend  main  and  pipes,  unlawful (1)  75 

residents,  five,  may  petition  Board  to  have,  to  lay 

pipes  and  mains   (2)  76 

resolution  of  Board  of  Trustees,  copy  of,  requiring, 

to  lay  mains  and  pipes,  presented  to (1)  75 

resolution  to  require,  to  lay  pipes  and  mains  may  be 

made   without  petition (2)  76 

street,  required  to  lay  pipes  in,  when (1)  75 

Weapon,   concealed,    carrying (8)  53 

Weeds  and  grass  on  vacant  lots,  to  be  removed (10)  225 

Weeds  on  sidewalk  to  be  removed (3)  224 


368  INDEX  TO  ORDINANCES. 

(Sec.(Subd.)  Page 
Well  may  be  filled  when,  see  Board  of  Health. 

Wells  may  be  condemned  by  Board  of  Health  when (39)  97 

Whiskey,  see  Liquor. 

Whistle,  blowing  of,  stopped  when (40)  97 

Whistle,  blowing  of,  unlawful  when. (40)  97 

Wholesale  Liquor  Licenses  how  obtained,  see  Liquor. 

Wholesaler's   license    (8j)  22& 

Windows,   washing  of,   unlawful   when (67)  61 

Wine,  see  Liquor. 

Wires,  electrical,  regulations  as  to (1-2)  239 

Wires,   (electric,  telephone  or  telegraph,) 

abandoned,  shall  be  removed (21)  120 

distant,  shall  be,  not  less  than  4  feet  from  other  wires».(21)  120 

owner  of  abandoned,  shall  remove (21)  120 

Wires  of  Fire  Department  may  be  removed  when (12-13-14)  118 

Women  wearing  hats  in  theater,  unlawful  when (72)  61 

Wooden  buildings  forbidden  where (2)  212 

Woodward's  Addition,  houses  and  blocks,  how  numbered  in.. (8)  77 


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